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Learn Spanish with La Reina del Sur
A stretch for youB2–C1Latin American
Series · 2011 · 3 seasons · Drama · 183 episodes · ~42 min
After years of blood, sweat and tears, a woman of humble origin ends up becoming a drug trafficking legend, with all that that means...
on NetflixIMDb 7.8Season 1 adds 1,073 words to your vocabulary
Distinct words across 63 episodes. The essentials repeat, so early episodes do half the work of later ones.
Words you’ll meet in season 1
el güerolight-skinned or blonde person; used as a nickname
Essential
Le decían el güero desde chico porque nació con el pelo muy claro.They called him güero since he was little because he was born with very light hair.
güeydude / man / idiot (depending on tone)
Essential
Oye, güey, ¿ya viste el partido de anoche?Hey, dude, did you see last night's game?
el hachíshashish
noun (m)Essential
Las autoridades decomisaron varios kilos de hachís en el puerto.The authorities seized several kilos of hashish at the port.
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agendanotebook / address book / planner
nounEssential
Tenía todos los contactos importantes anotados en una agenda pequeña.She had all the important contacts written down in a small notebook.
patrónboss / chief (used as direct address to a powerful superior)
noun (m)Essential
Los trabajadores del rancho siempre le decían 'patrón' al dueño de las tierras.The ranch workers always called the landowner 'boss.'
óraleokay; let's go; come on; alright then
Essential
Órale, ya vámonos antes de que se haga tarde.Alright, let's go before it gets late.
la mercamerchandise / drugs (slang for drug shipment)
nounEssential
Los federales encontraron toda la merca escondida en el camión.The feds found all the merchandise hidden in the truck.
la lanchaspeedboat, motorboat
noun (feminine)Essential
Compraron una lancha nueva para cruzar el lago más rápido.They bought a new speedboat to cross the lake faster.
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