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Season 1 · Episode 4
Corpus Delicti
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Castilianon NetflixThe nun's body is squirreled away by federal agents, which infuriates Lorena. Zoe tracks down Olivia's location, and she and Mat rush to find her.
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cintas
tapes; recordingsnoun (f. pl.)Las cintas grabadas en secreto podrían arruinar la carrera de varios políticos.The secretly recorded tapes could ruin several politicians' careers.currar
to work; to graftexpressioncolloquialEveryday informal verb for working. Widely used across all social groups in casual speech. Also appears as 'curro' (a job) and 'currabas' (you used to work).
Lleva diez años currando en la misma empresa y nunca le han subido el sueldo.He's been grafting at the same company for ten years and they've never given him a pay rise.caja de seguridad
safe deposit box; safenoun phrase (f.)Guardó todos los documentos importantes en una caja de seguridad del banco.She kept all the important documents in a bank safe deposit box.chantaje
blackmail; extortionnoun (m.)El empresario fue condenado por chantaje a varios de sus antiguos socios.The businessman was convicted of blackmailing several of his former partners.montarse un pollo
to kick up a fuss; for a big mess/scene to break outexpressioncolloquialDescribes a chaotic situation, argument, or commotion erupting. Often used to describe a situation spiralling out of control rather than a deliberate action.
Se montó un pollo tremendo cuando se supo que habían falsificado las facturas.A massive fuss broke out when it came out that they had falsified the invoices.meterse en un lío
to get into trouble; to land oneself in a messexpressioncolloquial'Lío' broadly means a mess, entanglement, or complicated situation. 'Meterse en un lío' implies getting tangled up in something problematic, often through one's own actions.
Si firmas ese contrato sin leerlo bien, te vas a meter en un lío gordo.If you sign that contract without reading it carefully, you're going to land yourself in real trouble.antecedentes
criminal record; prior convictionsnoun (m. pl.)El sospechoso tenía antecedentes por robo y falsificación de documentos.The suspect had a prior record for robbery and document forgery.orden judicial
court order; judicial warrantnoun phrase (f.)El juez firmó la orden judicial para registrar el domicilio del acusado.The judge signed the court order to search the accused's home.trullo
prison; jail (informal)noun (m.)Después de pasar tres años en el trullo, le costó adaptarse a la vida normal.After spending three years in jail, he found it hard to readjust to normal life.módulo penitenciario
prison wing; prison blocknoun phrase (m.)Los dos presos coincidieron en el mismo módulo penitenciario durante varios meses.The two prisoners were in the same prison wing for several months.
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cabrón
bastard; asshole (strong insult)expressionvulgarOne of the most common strong insults. Depending on tone and context, it can also be affectionate between close friends, though in this dialogue it appears as a genuine insult and expression of anger.
¡Cabrón, me has rayado el coche al aparcar!You bastard, you scratched my car while parking!
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