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Season 1 · Episode 2
Alejo
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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campaña
campaign (political)nounEl equipo de campaña trabajó hasta tarde para preparar los discursos.The campaign team worked late to prepare the speeches.man
guy, dudeexpressioncolloquialExtremely common in Colombian everyday speech for any male person. Used by both men and women. Plural is 'manes'.
Ese man del trabajo siempre llega tarde pero nunca le dicen nada.That guy from work always shows up late but nobody ever says anything to him.asesor/a
consultant, advisornounLa asesora de imagen mejoró mucho la reputación del candidato.The image consultant greatly improved the candidate's reputation.fundación
foundation, nonprofit organizationnounLa fundación recauda dinero para ayudar a familias de bajos recursos.The foundation raises money to help low-income families.guaro
aguardiente, Colombian sugarcane liquorexpressioncolloquialAffectionate 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.
En las fiestas de fin de año siempre cae un buen guaro.At the end-of-year parties there is always a good aguardiente.concejal
city council membernounEl concejal propuso construir más parques en el barrio.The city council member proposed building more parks in the neighborhood.multa
fine, penalty (monetary)nounMe pusieron una multa muy alta por estacionarme en zona prohibida.They gave me a very large fine for parking in a restricted zone.lanzarse
to run for office, to throw one's hat in the ringexpressionIn 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.
Varios concejales ya confirmaron que se van a lanzar a la alcaldía.Several council members have already confirmed they will run for mayor.antecedente
prior record, background (legal)nounUna persona con antecedentes penales no puede postularse para ese cargo.A person with a criminal record cannot apply for that position.sanción
sanction, penaltynounLa sanción por incumplir el contrato fue una suma considerable.The penalty for breaching the contract was a considerable sum.rumbearse
to hook up with someone at a party or night outexpressioncolloquialFrom 'rumba' (party). In Colombia, 'rumbear' means to party, and 'rumbearse a alguien' means to get with someone romantically or physically at a social event.
En esa fiesta se rumbeó al chico que llevaba meses mirándola.At that party she hooked up with the guy who had been eyeing her for months.
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