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Season 2 · Episode 6
Time of Magic
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Castilianon ViX PremiumThe team travels to 1920s New York, into the world of magic and Houdini, as the Ministry's own existence is placed in peril.
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los poderes
powers / supernatural abilitiesnoun (masculine plural)En muchas culturas se cree que ciertas personas nacen con poderes especiales.In many cultures it is believed that certain people are born with special powers.el secreto
secretnoun (masculine)Guardar un secreto durante años puede ser muy difícil.Keeping a secret for years can be very difficult.el espíritu
spirit / soulnoun (masculine)Según la tradición, el espíritu del difunto permanece cerca de su familia durante unos días.According to tradition, the spirit of the deceased remains close to their family for a few days.el vidente / la vidente
clairvoyant / psychic / seernoun (masculine/feminine)La policía consultó a un vidente para intentar encontrar al desaparecido, aunque sin resultado.The police consulted a clairvoyant to try to find the missing person, though without result.el espiritismo
spiritualism (the practice of contacting the dead)noun (masculine)El espiritismo se popularizó enormemente en Europa a finales del siglo XIX.Spiritualism became enormously popular in Europe at the end of the 19th century.la traición / el traidor / la traidora
betrayal / traitornoun (feminine / masculine / feminine)La traición de su mejor amigo le dejó una herida que tardó mucho en cicatrizar.His best friend's betrayal left a wound that took a long time to heal.vender motos
to sell someone a story / to con someone / to spin a yarnexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'to sell motorbikes'. Used when someone is trying to deceive you with a convincing but false story or over-the-top promises. Very common in everyday speech.
Este político lleva meses vendiéndonos motos sobre la bajada de impuestos.This politician has been spinning us a story about tax cuts for months.meter la pata
to put your foot in it / to make a blunderexpressioncolloquialVery common idiom for making a social or professional mistake. Refers to any kind of blunder, from a tactless comment to a work error.
Metí la pata al mencionar su ex delante de toda la familia.I put my foot in it by mentioning his ex in front of the whole family.el más allá
the afterlife / the beyondnoun phrase (masculine)Algunas personas creen que los seres queridos nos envían señales desde el más allá.Some people believe that loved ones send us signs from the afterlife.desvelar
to reveal / to uncover / to discloseverbEl periodista desveló información confidencial sobre el escándalo político.The journalist revealed confidential information about the political scandal.
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no me jodas
you're kidding me / no way / give me a breakexpressionvulgarVery direct expression of disbelief or frustration. Technically vulgar but extremely widespread in informal speech between people who know each other well. Tones down significantly in familiar registers.
¿Me dices que llegaste tarde otra vez? No me jodas, es la tercera vez esta semana.Are you telling me you were late again? You're kidding me, that's the third time this week.
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