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Season 2 · Episode 3
Chapter 11: Jealousy
B2CastilianFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 50 min
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Castilianon NetflixMarisol tries to drive Marga and Pablo apart. Carlota becomes suspicious of Sara. Lidia noticed a crucial difference between Carlos and Francisco.
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los celos
jealousynoun (masculine plural)Los celos pueden destruir una relación si no se controlan a tiempo.Jealousy can destroy a relationship if it isn't kept in check early on.el registro
search, inspection (of belongings)noun (masculine)Al entrar al edificio, el guardia hizo un registro de todas las mochilas.Upon entering the building, the guard searched all the backpacks.el robo
theft, robberynoun (masculine)La empresa reforzó su seguridad tras el robo de varios documentos confidenciales.The company tightened its security after the theft of several confidential documents.la fundación
foundation (charitable organization)noun (feminine)La fundación benéfica recauda fondos para ayudar a familias en riesgo de exclusión.The charitable foundation raises funds to help families at risk of social exclusion.traicionar
to betrayverbNo puedo creer que me haya traicionado después de tantos años de amistad.I can't believe he betrayed me after so many years of friendship.el reto
challenge, contestnoun (masculine)Ganar ese reto empresarial le abrió muchas puertas en el sector.Winning that business challenge opened many doors for him in the sector.la nulidad matrimonial
marriage annulmentnoun phrase (feminine)El proceso de nulidad matrimonial puede tardar años ante los tribunales eclesiásticos.The marriage annulment process can take years before ecclesiastical courts.tragarse algo
to swallow something, to put up with something (without complaining)expressioncolloquialLiteral meaning is to swallow, but colloquially means to accept an unpleasant situation without protest. Often used in rhetorical questions expressing disbelief that others are tolerating something.
¿De verdad os vais a tragar ese cambio de horario sin decir nada?Are you really going to just swallow that schedule change without saying anything?¡hay que ver!
would you believe it!, honestly!, good grief!expressioncolloquialA very common exclamation expressing exasperation, disbelief, or amazement. Tone can range from mildly amused to genuinely indignant depending on context and intonation.
¡Hay que ver lo tarde que llegan siempre a las reuniones!Would you believe how late they always arrive at meetings!el despido
dismissal, firingnoun (masculine)El despido improcedente le dio derecho a una indemnización considerable.The unfair dismissal entitled him to a considerable compensation payout.mosquita muerta
sly one, butter-wouldn't-melt type (someone who appears innocent but is cunning)expressioncolloquialA fixed idiom. Always implies that the person hides their true intentions behind a mild, innocent exterior. Often said with resentment or suspicion.
No te fíes de ella, que parece muy tímida pero es una mosquita muerta.Don't trust her, she seems very shy but she's a real butter-wouldn't-melt type.
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