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Season 2 · Episode 1
The Two Faces of Sara
C1Mexican40 min
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Mexicanon NetflixThe corpse found in the backyard threatens to put Álex back in jail. To prove his innocence, he looks for answers with a psychiatrist who treated Sara.
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güey
dude / man / buddyexpressioncolloquialThe single most common Mexican term of address among friends. Spelling varies (wey, wei) but güey is standard. Neutral to friendly between equals; can turn hostile depending on tone. Derived from 'buey' (ox) but has lost any offensive meaning in casual peer conversation.
Oye, güey, ¿ya viste el partido de anoche?Hey, dude, did you already see last night's game?esquizofrenia
schizophrenianoun (feminine)La esquizofrenia es una enfermedad mental que requiere tratamiento especializado a largo plazo.Schizophrenia is a mental illness that requires long-term specialized treatment.forense
forensic scientist / forensicnoun/adjective (masculine/feminine)El forense confirmó que los restos llevaban años enterrados.The forensic scientist confirmed that the remains had been buried for years.brote psicótico
psychotic episode / psychotic breaknoun phrase (masculine)El médico explicó que el paciente había sufrido un brote psicótico después de varios días sin dormir.The doctor explained that the patient had suffered a psychotic break after several days without sleep.medida cautelar
precautionary measure / restraining order (legal)noun phrase (feminine)El juez impuso una medida cautelar que le prohibía salir del país.The judge imposed a precautionary measure that prohibited him from leaving the country.arraigo
house arrest / restriction to national territory (legal term in Mexican law)noun (masculine)Al acusado le dictaron arraigo nacional mientras continuaba la investigación.The accused was placed under national arraigo while the investigation continued.antecedentes penales
criminal recordnoun phrase (masculine plural)Sus antecedentes penales le dificultaron conseguir trabajo al salir de prisión.His criminal record made it difficult for him to find work after leaving prison.amparo
legal injunction / constitutional appeal (Mexican legal instrument)noun (masculine)El abogado presentó un amparo para suspender la orden de aprehensión.The lawyer filed an amparo to suspend the arrest warrant.
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qué pedo
what's up / what's going on / what the hellexpressionvulgarMulti-purpose Mexican expression. As a greeting among close friends it means 'what's up'; in a confrontational tone it shifts to 'what's your problem / what the hell is going on'. Context and tone determine the reading entirely.
¿Qué pedo con tu amigo? Llegó tardísimo y ni se disculpó.What's going on with your friend? He arrived super late and didn't even apologize.a huevo
hell yes / absolutely / you betexpressionvulgarOne of the most common Mexican Spanish intensifiers expressing strong agreement or enthusiasm. Considered vulgar due to the anatomical root but is extremely widespread in casual speech among all ages.
— ¿Vamos al partido esta noche? — ¡A huevo!— Are we going to the game tonight? — Hell yes!no mames
no way / you're kidding / seriously? (strong disbelief or surprise)expressionvulgarExtremely common Mexican exclamation expressing shock, disbelief, or frustration. Vulgar in origin but so normalized in informal speech that many speakers barely register the literal meaning. Softened form 'no manches' is used in polite or mixed company.
¡No mames, no puedo creer que ya se acabó el tiempo!No way, I can't believe the time is already up!
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