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Season 3 · Episode 12
Against Time
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Castilianon ViX PremiumThe patrol is dispatched to 1976 after learning that Adolfo Suárez is not among the candidates for prime minister of Spain.
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misión
missionnoun (f)El equipo partió al amanecer para cumplir la misión antes del mediodía.The team set off at dawn to complete the mission before noon.traicionar
to betrayverbNo esperaba que su mejor amigo le fuera a traicionar de esa manera.He didn't expect his best friend to betray him like that.terna
shortlist of three candidatesnoun (f)El comité elaboró una terna con los mejores candidatos para el puesto.The committee drew up a shortlist of three candidates for the position.democracia
democracynoun (f)La democracia se basa en el derecho de todos los ciudadanos a votar.Democracy is based on the right of every citizen to vote.colaborar
to collaborate, to cooperateverbDecidió colaborar con la policía para esclarecer los hechos.She decided to cooperate with the police to clarify what had happened.chungo
dodgy, sketchy, wrong, badexpressioncolloquialVery common in everyday speech. Can describe a situation, person, or thing that feels off, suspicious, difficult, or unpleasant. Broadly versatile.
El barrio tiene fama de ser un poco chungo por las noches, así que mejor no vayáis solos.The neighbourhood has a reputation for being a bit dodgy at night, so it's better not to go alone.cautivo/a
captive, held prisoneradjective / nounDespués de tres días, los rehenes cautivos fueron liberados sanos y salvos.After three days, the captive hostages were released unharmed.explosivos
explosivesnoun (m pl)Los artificieros encontraron explosivos ocultos bajo el puente.The bomb disposal experts found explosives hidden under the bridge.pringao / pringado
mug, sucker, pushover, foolexpressioncolloquialSomeone who gets taken advantage of, does all the unpleasant work, or is manipulated without realising. Can be self-deprecating as used here.
Siempre acabo siendo el pringao que recoge las sillas al final de la fiesta.I always end up being the mug who stacks the chairs at the end of the party.al liquindoi
on the alert, keeping your eyes open, on the ballexpressioncolloquialPlayful, informal expression meaning to stay vigilant or aware. More humorous in tone than a straight synonym like 'alerta'. Common in casual conversation.
En estos mercadillos hay que estar al liquindoi porque los carteristas abundan.At these markets you have to keep your eyes open because pickpockets are everywhere.
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hideputa
son of a bitch (strong insult)expressionvulgarContraction of 'hijo de puta'. Used as a burst of anger or contempt. Extremely coarse; typically only used between people in open conflict or very close friends in jest.
Cuando se enteró de que le habían robado el coche, soltó un '¡hideputa!' sin poder contenerse.When he found out his car had been stolen, he let out a 'you bastard!' without being able to hold back.
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