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Season 1 · Episode 3

Pablo

Simplemente Alicia

B2ColombianFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 40 minNetflixon Netflix

A 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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Pablo

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S01E03 · Simplemente Alicia

B2

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  1. 1

    camine

    let's go, come on (invitation to move or act)
    expressioncolloquial~5× this episode

    Literally the imperative of 'caminar' (to walk), but used broadly in Colombian Spanish as an informal way to say 'let's go' or 'come on' regardless of whether walking is involved. Often repeated for emphasis.

    Camine, que el partido ya va a empezar.Come on, the game is about to start.
  2. 2

    fresca

    don't worry, relax, no problem
    expressioncolloquial~4× this episode

    Very common in everyday Colombian speech. Said to reassure someone or tell them not to stress. The masculine form 'fresco' is equally common. Entirely non-compositional: the literal meaning 'fresh' gives no hint of this function.

    Fresca, yo te llevo al aeropuerto mañana sin problema.Don't worry, I'll take you to the airport tomorrow, no problem.
  3. 3

    fundación

    foundation, non-profit organization
    noun (feminine)~4× this episode
    Ella trabaja como voluntaria en una fundación para niños.She works as a volunteer at a foundation for children.
  4. 4

    empacar

    to pack (boxes, belongings)
    verb~3× this episode
    Empezamos a empacar los libros la noche anterior a la mudanza.We started packing the books the night before the move.
  5. 5

    pilas

    watch out, be careful, pay attention
    expressioncolloquial

    Literally 'batteries', but used as a sharp warning or call to alertness. Extremely common across Colombia in casual speech.

    Pilas con el escalón, que está roto.Watch out for the step, it's broken.
  6. 6

    sanción

    penalty, court-ordered sanction
    noun (feminine)
    El juez le impuso una sanción de trabajo comunitario.The judge imposed a community service penalty on him.
  7. 7

    qué pena

    I'm sorry, excuse me, how embarrassing
    expressioncolloquial

    Literally 'what a shame', but in Colombian usage functions as an apology or polite expression of embarrassment in social situations. Does not mean 'pity' the way a learner might expect from Spanish class.

    Qué pena con usted, se me olvidó traer lo que me pidió.I'm so sorry, I forgot to bring what you asked for.
  8. 8

    desocupar

    to vacate, to empty out (a space)
    verb
    Tenemos que desocupar el apartamento antes del viernes.We have to vacate the apartment before Friday.
  9. 9

    chécheres

    odds and ends, junk, knick-knacks
    noun (masculine, plural)
    El garaje está lleno de chécheres que nadie usa.The garage is full of odds and ends that nobody uses.
  10. 10

    hábitos

    religious habit, vows (taking the habit = becoming a monk or priest)
    noun (masculine, plural)
    Después de años de formación, tomó los hábitos en una ceremonia sencilla.After years of formation, he took his vows in a simple ceremony.
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    duelo

    grief, mourning
    noun (masculine)
    Estar de duelo es un proceso que lleva tiempo.Being in mourning is a process that takes time.

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