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Season 2 · Episode 4
ALMOND, (Symb. awaken)
C1Mexican32 min
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Mexicanon NetflixAfter returning from Spain, María José takes issue with Paulina, while Bruno accompanies Micaela to her talent show audition. Julián makes a decision.
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ahorita
right now, in a moment, soon (meaning depends on context)expressioncolloquialOne of the most contextually variable words in Mexican Spanish. Can mean immediately, in a few minutes, or even later depending on tone and situation. Learners often take it at face value as 'right now' and are caught off guard by its flexibility.
Ahorita te llamo, nomás termino de comer.I'll call you in a bit, I just need to finish eating.güey
dude, man, guy (general address or reference)expressioncolloquialOne of the most common address terms in Mexican Spanish between people who know each other. Tone ranges from affectionate to neutral depending on context and intonation. Written variants include 'wey' and 'we'. Not considered offensive in casual settings.
Oye, güey, ¿me prestas tu cargador un momento?Hey, man, can you lend me your charger for a second?pendiente
pending matter, unfinished business; pending (adj.)noun (masculine) / adjectiveTengo varios pendientes en el trabajo antes de irme de vacaciones.I have several unfinished matters at work before I go on vacation.trámite
official procedure, paperwork, bureaucratic stepnoun (masculine)Tardé tres horas en hacer el trámite para renovar mi licencia.It took me three hours to complete the paperwork to renew my license.paternidad
paternity, fatherhoodnoun (feminine)Solicitaron una prueba de paternidad para resolver el caso legal.They requested a paternity test to resolve the legal case.bambalinas
backstage, behind the scenesnoun (feminine, plural)Prefiero trabajar en bambalinas que estar frente al público.I prefer working backstage to being in front of an audience.acta de nacimiento
birth certificatenoun phrase (feminine)Para tramitar el pasaporte, necesitas presentar el acta de nacimiento.To apply for a passport, you need to present your birth certificate.seminario
seminary (religious training institution)noun (masculine)Estudió cinco años en el seminario antes de ordenarse sacerdote.He studied five years at the seminary before being ordained a priest.
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chingar
to screw (someone over); also used in many fixed expressionsexpressionvulgarA high-frequency verb in Mexican slang with a vast range of derived expressions. Here it appears in fixed phrases rather than its base meaning. It functions as an intensifier, expresses frustration, or signals completion depending on the phrase.
Ya chingamos con ese proyecto, lo terminamos en tiempo récord.We nailed that project, we finished it in record time.no mames
no way, you're kidding me, what the hell (expression of disbelief or surprise)expressionvulgarExtremely common in casual Mexican speech despite its literal vulgarity. The shock value has worn off considerably through frequency of use, but it is still avoided in formal or professional settings. Used to express anything from mild surprise to strong disagreement.
¿No mames, ya son las dos de la madrugada?No way, it's already two in the morning?
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