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A stretch for youC1Mexican
MexicanFilm · 2026 · Crime · 1h 31m
Follows two cops who in a routine stop pull over a stolen car only to come face to face with one of the most dangerous criminals in the world.
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This film adds 30 words to your vocabulary
Distinct words and expressions, to study before, during or after.
Words you’ll meet in this film
comisariopolice commissioner / precinct chief
noun (m)Essential
El comisario reunió a todos los oficiales antes del operativo.The commissioner gathered all the officers before the operation.
turnoshift (work)
noun (m)Essential
Mi papá trabaja el turno de la noche en la fábrica.My dad works the night shift at the factory.
plebekid / young person / guy (casual address, especially in Sinaloa and northwest Mexico)
Essential
Ese plebe ya está chambeando desde los quince años.That kid has been working since he was fifteen.
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patrullapatrol car / squad car
noun (f)Essential
La patrulla llegó tres minutos después de que alguien llamara al 911.The patrol car arrived three minutes after someone called 911.
operativooperation (law enforcement or military)
noun (m)Essential
La Marina coordinó el operativo para capturar al sospechoso.The Navy coordinated the operation to capture the suspect.
halcóncartel lookout / street spy
noun (m)Essential
Los halcones avisaron al cártel en cuanto vieron los retenes.The lookouts warned the cartel as soon as they saw the checkpoints.
rápidapickup truck (colloquial, Mexican Spanish)
noun (f)Essential
Llegaron cuatro rápidas llenas de gente armada al puesto de control.Four pickup trucks full of armed people arrived at the checkpoint.
plazaterritory controlled by a criminal organization
noun (f)Essential
Cuando cambia de manos la plaza, los niveles de violencia suben mucho.When a territory changes hands, violence levels rise significantly.
