Season 1 · Episode 2
Simplemente Alicia
A resourceful wife leads a double life, expertly juggling separate households and husbands while trying to keep her elaborate charade from falling apart.
Extremely common in Colombian everyday speech for any male person. Used by both men and women. Plural is 'manes'.
From 'rumba' (party). In Colombia, 'rumbear' means to party, and 'rumbearse a alguien' means to get with someone romantically or physically at a social event.
Affectionate shortened form of 'aguardiente', the anise-flavored spirit that is Colombia's most iconic alcoholic drink. Saying 'guaro' signals a relaxed, festive, or intimate social moment.
In political contexts in Colombia, 'lanzarse' specifically means to announce or decide to run for election. The literal sense 'to launch oneself' does not convey this political meaning.
Plural of 'man' in Colombian usage. Refers to a group of people, often male, in casual speech.
In Colombian Spanish, 'pelado' refers to a young man or youth, not someone literally with a shaved head. 'Pelada' is the feminine form.
Describes a person who is bothersome or exhausting to deal with, not literally causing physical tiredness. Very common in Colombian everyday speech.
Used to call someone naive, gullible, or just a bit foolish. Tone ranges from affectionate teasing to mild insult depending on context.
A playful Colombian blend of 'Instagram' and 'mamita'. Used with a gently ironic tone to describe new mothers who post constantly about their babies online.
Colombian