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Season 3 · Episode 7
Time of Censorship
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Castilianon ViX PremiumWhen Luis Buñuel's "Viridiana" fails to pass Francoist censorship, Irene travels to 1961 with Pacino and Alonso to ensure the film wins at Cannes.
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censura
censorship; censure; censors (as an institution)noun (f)La censura prohibió varias escenas de la película antes de su estreno.The censors banned several scenes from the film before its release.prohibición
ban; prohibitionnoun (f)La prohibición del libro generó una gran polémica en todo el país.The ban on the book caused a huge controversy across the country.exportación
export; the act of sending goods or works abroadnoun (f)Han denegado el permiso de exportación de esas obras de arte.The export permit for those works of art has been denied.aprobación
approval; passing (of a proposal or work)noun (f)El proyecto recibió la aprobación del comité sin ningún voto en contra.The project received the committee's approval with no votes against.exilio
exilenoun (m)Muchos artistas vivieron en el exilio durante décadas antes de poder volver.Many artists lived in exile for decades before being able to return.destituir
to dismiss from office; to remove from a postverbEl ministro fue destituido tras el escándalo de corrupción.The minister was dismissed following the corruption scandal.irreverente
irreverent; disrespectful toward sacred or authoritative thingsadjectiveSu humor irreverente le granjeó tantos enemigos como admiradores.His irreverent humor earned him as many enemies as admirers.partirle la cara
to smash someone's face in; to beat someone upexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'to split the face'. Used as a threat or expression of intense anger toward someone. Not always meant literally; often signals how strongly the speaker disapproves of a person.
Como le vuelva a ver por aquí, le voy a partir la cara.If I see him around here again, I'm going to smash his face in.
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hostia
damn; bloody hell; a punch (context-dependent intensifier or exclamation)expressionvulgarLiterally refers to the Eucharist wafer, but used as a strong expletive expressing surprise, anger, or emphasis. Very common in casual speech. Also means a hard punch, as in 'pegarte una hostia'. Intensity ranges from frustrated to explosive depending on tone.
¡Hostia, no me puedo creer que hayas roto el ordenador nuevo!Bloody hell, I can't believe you've broken the new computer!cabrón
bastard; son of a bitch (strong insult expressing anger or betrayal)expressionvulgarLiterally 'male goat', used as a strong insult when someone feels deceived or wronged. Between close friends it can lose its sting and become playfully affectionate, but in this episode it appears in genuine anger. The tone of voice is the key signal.
¡Me ha robado el dinero ese cabrón y ahora dice que no sabe nada!That bastard stole my money and now he claims he knows nothing!
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