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Season 1 · Episode 9
Nochebuena
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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barrio
neighborhood, districtnoun (m)El barrio donde crecí tiene muchas tiendas pequeñas.The neighborhood where I grew up has many small shops.parcero
buddy, close friend, mateexpressioncolloquialOne of the most emblematic Colombian terms of address between close male friends. Also shortened to 'parce'. Signals warmth, solidarity, and informality. Used across social classes in Colombia.
Oye, parcero, ¿me prestas la moto esta tarde?Hey buddy, can you lend me the motorcycle this afternoon?campaña
campaign (political)noun (f)El candidato lanzó su campaña con un discurso en la plaza.The candidate launched his campaign with a speech in the square.fundación
foundation, nonprofit organizationnoun (f)Esa fundación ayuda a niños en situación de vulnerabilidad.That foundation helps children in vulnerable situations.desalojo
eviction, forced removalnoun (m)Los vecinos protestaron contra el desalojo de sus casas.The neighbors protested against the eviction of their homes.pilas
heads up, pay attention, be sharpexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'batteries', used in Colombian Spanish to tell someone to stay alert or be careful. A quick warning or encouragement to focus.
Pilas con esa moto en la noche, que la calle está mojada.Be careful with that motorcycle at night, the road is wet.reubicar
to relocate, to resettleverbEl gobierno prometió reubicar a las familias afectadas por la obra.The government promised to relocate the families affected by the construction.votantes
votersnoun (m/f, pl)El escándalo hizo que muchos votantes cambiaran de opinión.The scandal caused many voters to change their minds.hábitos
religious habit/vows (as worn by clergy); also habits in generalnoun (m, pl)El sacerdote dejó sus hábitos después de muchos años en la iglesia.The priest gave up his clerical vows after many years in the church.en son de paz
in peace, with peaceful intentions, not looking for troubleexpressionA fixed phrase used to declare that someone arrives without hostile intent, often in a tense confrontation. The literal words 'son' (tone/manner) + 'paz' (peace) combine into a set expression.
Vine en son de paz, no quiero pleitos con nadie.I came with peaceful intentions, I don't want trouble with anyone.intención de voto
voting intention, poll standingnoun phrase (f)Las encuestas muestran una caída en la intención de voto del partido.Polls show a drop in the party's voting intention.
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