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Season 8 · Episode 1
Alumni
B2Castilian50 min
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Castilianon NetflixNadia's return surprises Omar. Isadora and Chloe compete for entry into the exclusive and mysterious Alumni, where Joel captures Héctor's attention.
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exalumno
alumnus, former studentnoun (m)Los exalumnos de esa universidad tienen mucho peso en el mundo empresarial.The alumni of that university carry a lot of weight in the business world.patrocinar
to sponsor, to vouch forverbNinguno de los socios quiso patrocinar su candidatura al club.None of the members wanted to sponsor his candidacy for the club.beca
scholarship, grantnoun (f)Consiguió una beca para estudiar en el extranjero durante dos años.She got a scholarship to study abroad for two years.papeles
papers, residency or immigration documentsnoun (m, pl)Lleva años viviendo aquí pero todavía no tiene los papeles.He has been living here for years but still does not have his papers.colarse
to sneak in, to gate-crashexpressioncolloquialRefers to entering a place without permission or an invitation. Also used for jumping a queue. Very common in everyday speech.
Intentó colarse en la fiesta sin invitación pero le echaron.He tried to sneak into the party without an invitation but they threw him out.inversores
investorsnoun (m, pl)La startup necesitaba atraer inversores para poder crecer.The startup needed to attract investors in order to grow.deportar
to deportverbLas autoridades amenazaron con deportar a quienes no tuviesen los papeles en regla.The authorities threatened to deport those who did not have their papers in order.números rojos
in the red, financial deficitnoun phrase (m, pl)La empresa lleva meses en números rojos y necesita un cambio urgente.The company has been in the red for months and needs urgent change.pasarse de la raya
to go too far, to cross the lineexpressioncolloquialFixed idiom meaning to exceed the acceptable limit in behaviour or speech. Used after an inappropriate comment or action.
Reconoció que se había pasado de la raya con ese comentario y pidió disculpas.He acknowledged he had crossed the line with that comment and apologised.dar un respiro
to give a break, to let someone breatheexpressioncolloquialUsed to ask someone to ease up or stop pressuring. Often appears as 'dame un respiro' (give me a break).
Llevas todo el día criticándome. ¿No puedes darme un respiro?You've been criticising me all day. Can't you give me a break?
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