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Season 1 · Episode 86
Escobar sends a message to the Government
C1Colombian45 min
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Colombianon NetflixAfter kidnapping the 17 people they had selected, Iván Lopera talks with Pablo to free Bedoya's son. Escobar agrees and takes the opportunity to send a message to the Government with his demands.
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secuestro
kidnapping, hostage-takingnoun (m)El secuestro de tres empresarios paralizó a toda la ciudad de miedo.The kidnapping of three businessmen paralyzed the entire city with fear.extradición
extraditionnoun (f)El abogado luchó durante años para evitar la extradición de su cliente a otro país.The lawyer fought for years to prevent his client's extradition to another country.negociación
negotiationnoun (f)Las dos partes acordaron iniciar una negociación directa sin intermediarios.Both parties agreed to begin a direct negotiation without intermediaries.vuelta
job, operation, scheme, thing to handle (criminal or otherwise)expressioncolloquialLiterally 'turn' or 'trip', but in Colombian slang it frequently refers to a task, deal, or operation, especially one that is illicit or clandestine. Extremely common in casual Colombian speech with many neutral meanings too.
Él estaba encargado de coordinar esa vuelta desde el principio.He was in charge of coordinating that operation from the start.berraco
tough, capable, impressive, badass (highly context-dependent)expressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile Colombian colloquial words. Can mean someone is exceptionally skilled, brave, or admirable. Tone and context determine whether it is a compliment or signals difficulty. Widely used across social classes in Colombia.
Ese médico es un berraco, operó a tres pacientes de una seguida y sin descanso.That doctor is incredible, he operated on three patients back to back without rest.mediador
mediator, go-betweennoun (m)El expresidente aceptó actuar como mediador entre las dos facciones.The former president agreed to act as mediator between the two factions.persecución
persecution, pursuitnoun (f)La persecución de los líderes del cartel duró varios años.The pursuit of the cartel's leaders lasted several years.autodefensas
self-defense paramilitary groupsnoun (f, plural)Las autodefensas surgieron en algunas regiones como respuesta a la violencia guerrillera.The paramilitary self-defense groups emerged in some regions as a response to guerrilla violence.entrega
surrender (of a criminal to authorities)noun (f)El abogado negoció los términos de la entrega voluntaria de su cliente.The lawyer negotiated the terms of his client's voluntary surrender.papaya
to leave oneself wide open, to give an easy opportunity to be exploitedexpressioncolloquialShort for 'dar papaya', meaning to make oneself vulnerable or to invite trouble through carelessness. A staple of Colombian everyday speech across all registers.
No dejes la billetera encima de la mesa en un lugar público, no des papaya.Don't leave your wallet on the table in a public place, don't make yourself an easy target.náufrago
informant, snitch (underworld usage)expressioncolloquialLiterally 'shipwreck survivor/castaway'. Used in criminal slang to refer to someone who has betrayed the group or is cooperating with authorities, as in someone who has 'jumped ship'. This figurative meaning is specific to this criminal register.
En ese barrio nadie quiere ser visto como un náufrago.In that neighborhood nobody wants to be seen as a snitch.
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