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Season 1 · Episode 6
Mentiras piadosas
C1ColombianFast 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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fundación
foundation, non-profit organizationnoun (feminine)Ella trabaja como voluntaria en una fundación que ayuda a familias vulnerables.She works as a volunteer at a foundation that helps vulnerable families.cucho
dad, old man (affectionate term for one's father or an older man)expressioncolloquialWidely used in Colombian Spanish, especially in Bogotá and surrounding regions, as a warm, informal way to refer to one's father or an elderly man. Never offensive when used between family members.
Llámale al cucho para avisarle que llegas tarde a cenar.Call your dad to let him know you'll be late for dinner.campaña
campaign (political or otherwise)noun (feminine)El candidato lanzó su campaña con un discurso en la plaza principal.The candidate launched his campaign with a speech in the main square.chimba
awesome, cool, greatexpressioncolloquialIn Colombian Spanish, particularly in Medellín and Bogotá, 'chimba' is used as a strong positive exclamation meaning something is excellent or desirable. Context matters: it can also carry a vulgar connotation in some uses, but in everyday praise it is simply colloquial.
Ese concierto estuvo una chimba, la pasamos increíble.That concert was awesome, we had an incredible time.condena
sentence, conviction (legal)noun (feminine)El juez le impuso una condena de tres años por el delito cometido.The judge imposed a three-year sentence for the crime committed.parcero
buddy, pal, friendexpressioncolloquialOne of the most recognizable Colombian Spanish terms for a close friend or acquaintance. Often shortened to 'parce'. Used across social classes and age groups in informal settings.
Ese parcero siempre está cuando uno lo necesita.That buddy is always there when you need him.pilas
pay attention, heads up, be carefulexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'batteries', but used in Colombian Spanish as an imperative meaning to be alert, careful, or to pay attention. A uniquely non-compositional usage.
Pilas con la mochila en el bus, que hay mucho ladrón.Watch your backpack on the bus, there are a lot of thieves.detención domiciliaria
house arrestnoun phrase (feminine)El abogado pidió detención domiciliaria para su cliente por razones de salud.The lawyer requested house arrest for his client for health reasons.intención de voto
voting intention, polling preferencenoun phrase (feminine)Las encuestas muestran que la intención de voto del candidato subió cinco puntos.Polls show that the candidate's voting intention rose five points.infiltrarse
to infiltrate, to go undercoververb (reflexive)El periodista decidió infiltrarse en la organización para descubrir la verdad.The journalist decided to infiltrate the organization to uncover the truth.opositor
opponent, political adversarynoun (masculine)Los opositores del gobierno organizaron una marcha en el centro de la ciudad.The government's opponents organized a march in the city center.
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