Sustento translates to "livelihood" or "sustenance." It's a word that carries significant weight, referring to the means by which someone supports themselves and their family.
In the context of "Hombre De Negocios," the word highlights the protagonist's motivation: "sigo trabajando porque el riesgo me entretengo además porque mi gente necesita su sustento" (I keep working because I enjoy the risk, and also because my people need their livelihood). This reveals a deeper, more responsible side to the
Get ready to meet a true "Hombre De Negocios" [Man of Business] from Culiacán, Sinaloa! This song by Grupo Codiciado introduces us to a character who is all about his work. He tells us straight up, "soy un hombre de negocios" [I'm a man of business], and he's not afraid to admit he likes violence, but he also knows when his patience runs out, and that's where the trouble starts. He's got everything he wants and more, but he keeps hustling because "el riesgo me entretengo" [the risk entertains me] and his people need to be taken care of.
He's quick to correct anyone who calls him a trafficker, saying "ni siquiera me conocen" [they don't even know me]. He's a cautious man, explaining that if people look at him like a moon, "es porque debo cuidarme" [it's because I must take care of myself]. He even has government agents accompanying him, some he can talk to, others who just read their accounts – all necessary for his business and protection. He makes it clear that there's enough money for everyone, even the police, because his merchandise is a "pan de cada dĂa" [daily bread] around the world. He'd rather avoid problems and just be seen as the big-time businessman he is.