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Season 2 · Episode 3
The Other Way Around
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Castilianon NetflixSanti is forbidden from flirting at work, but the temptation arises. Things heat up between Pedro and his boss. Luz has doubts about motherhood.
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tío / tía
dude / mate (form of address)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in everyday speech between people of all ages. Entirely neutral in tone between friends; can express surprise, affection, or mild exasperation depending on intonation.
Tía, no me puedo creer que hayas perdido las llaves otra vez.Mate, I can't believe you've lost your keys again.inauguración
opening, launch eventnoun (f)La inauguración del nuevo museo está prevista para el sábado.The opening of the new museum is planned for Saturday.interna
live-in housekeepernoun (f)Mis abuelos tienen una interna que les ayuda con la limpieza y la cocina.My grandparents have a live-in housekeeper who helps them with cleaning and cooking.pareja
partner, couplenoun (f)Llevan tres años juntos y forman una pareja muy estable.They have been together for three years and make a very stable couple.deconstrucción
deconstruction (here: of masculine identity/gender roles)noun (f)El taller proponía una deconstrucción de los roles tradicionales.The workshop proposed a deconstruction of traditional roles.masculinidad
masculinitynoun (f)El libro explora los distintos modelos de masculinidad en la cultura contemporánea.The book explores different models of masculinity in contemporary culture.acoso
harassmentnoun (m)La empresa tiene un protocolo claro para tratar los casos de acoso laboral.The company has a clear protocol for dealing with workplace harassment cases.machirulo
male chauvinist, sexist manexpressioncolloquialInformal coinage derived from 'macho', widely used in social and media discourse to describe unreconstructed or patronising male behaviour. Can range from playfully critical to genuinely accusatory.
Le llamaron machirulo en la reunión por interrumpir a todas las mujeres.He was called a male chauvinist at the meeting for interrupting all the women.liarse
to hook up, to start a romantic/sexual relationshipexpressioncolloquialCore meaning is 'to get tangled up' but in social contexts it consistently means starting a sexual or romantic involvement, often casually. Also means 'to get confused' in other contexts, the surrounding situation makes the meaning clear.
Se liaron en la fiesta de Navidad de la empresa y ahora la situación es muy incómoda.They hooked up at the office Christmas party and now the situation is very awkward.presupuesto
budget, estimatenoun (m)El arquitecto nos presentó el presupuesto de las obras la semana pasada.The architect presented us with the estimate for the works last week.
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puta mierda
absolute rubbish / total crapexpressionvulgarStrong intensifier expressing contempt or deep disappointment. Very common in frustrated speech; not considered unusually shocking in casual register but clearly coarse.
Este ordenador es una puta mierda, se cuelga cada dos por tres.This computer is absolute crap, it crashes every five minutes.
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