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Season 1 · Episode 19
Happy End
B2ColombianFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 40 min
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Colombianon NetflixA resourceful wife leads a double life, expertly juggling separate households and husbands while trying to keep her elaborate charade from falling apart.
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lanzamiento
launch / release eventnoun (m)El lanzamiento del nuevo producto se realizará en el centro de la ciudad.The launch of the new product will take place in the city center.hágale
go for it / go ahead / do itexpressioncolloquialOne of the most characteristic Colombian expressions of encouragement or permission. Literally an imperative of 'hacer', but in practice it functions as an all-purpose go-ahead signal, equivalent to 'go ahead', 'do it', or 'sounds good'. Tone and meaning shift with context but it is never literal.
Si quieres pedir el postre también, hágale, que hoy nos merecemos un gusto.If you want to order dessert too, go for it, we deserve a treat today.vaina
thing / stuff / matter (vague or catch-all)expressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile and high-frequency words in Colombian colloquial speech. It can refer to any object, situation, or concept the speaker does not name specifically. Its meaning is entirely context-dependent. Ubiquitous in informal conversation across all social groups.
Ponme esa vainita en la mesa, por favor.Put that little thing on the table for me, please.prueba de ADN
DNA testnoun phrase (f)Solicitaron una prueba de ADN para confirmar la paternidad.They requested a DNA test to confirm paternity.mellizos
twins (fraternal)noun (m, pl)Mi vecina tuvo mellizos el año pasado y le ha cambiado la vida.My neighbor had twins last year and it has changed her life.consentimiento
consentnoun (m)El médico necesita tu consentimiento antes de hacer cualquier procedimiento.The doctor needs your consent before carrying out any procedure.paternidad
paternity / fatherhoodnoun (f)El juicio de paternidad duró varios meses.The paternity trial lasted several months.berraquera
guts / boldness / impressive courageexpressioncolloquialA quintessentially Colombian term expressing admiration for someone's courage, resilience, or impressive ability. It can describe a person, an action, or even a thing that is outstandingly good. Derived from 'verraco', which signals strength or stubbornness.
Se necesita mucha berraquera para renunciar a un trabajo seguro y empezar desde cero.It takes a lot of guts to quit a stable job and start from scratch.heteropaternidad
heteropaternity (twins with different biological fathers)noun (f)La heteropaternidad es un fenómeno biológico muy poco frecuente.Heteropaternity is a very rare biological phenomenon.fuente
water (amniotic), as in 'romper fuente' (water breaking)noun (f)Llamaron a la enfermera en cuanto ella rompió fuente.They called the nurse as soon as her water broke.regalías
royaltiesnoun (f, pl)Con las regalías de su primer álbum, el músico compró un apartamento.With the royalties from his first album, the musician bought an apartment.
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