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Season 3 · Episode 9
Losing Oil
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Argentineon NetflixCaro gets a terrible shock from Fermín. Vicky and Matías reunite, but is Vicky still on board with their plans for a future baby?
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bronca
anger, frustration, resentmentexpressioncolloquialCore Argentine emotional vocabulary. 'Bronca' is stronger than simple displeasure but does not necessarily imply explosive rage. 'Me da bronca' means 'it makes me angry' or 'it frustrates me'. Very high frequency in everyday speech.
Me da mucha bronca que siempre lleguen tarde sin avisar.It really frustrates me that they always show up late without warning.inseguridad
insecurity, self-doubtnoun (f)Con el tiempo aprendió a manejar sus inseguridades sin necesitar la aprobación de los demás.Over time she learned to manage her insecurities without needing others' approval.óvulo
egg, ovumnoun (m)En la clínica de fertilidad analizaron la calidad de sus óvulos antes de proceder.At the fertility clinic they analyzed the quality of her eggs before proceeding.desestabilizar
to destabilize, to throw off balance (emotionally)verbLas peleas con su familia la desestabilizaban justo antes de los exámenes.Arguments with her family would throw her off balance right before exams.tenencia
custody (of a child)noun (f)El juez decidió que la tenencia compartida era lo mejor para los chicos.The judge decided that shared custody was best for the children.desborde
emotional outburst, loss of control, overflownoun (m)Después de meses de estrés acumulado, tuvo un desborde y rompió a llorar en la reunión.After months of accumulated stress, she had a breakdown and burst into tears in the meeting.apañar
to cover for someone, to enable bad behavior, to shield from consequencesverbSus amigos lo apañaban cada vez que llegaba tarde al ensayo sin avisar.His friends always covered for him whenever he showed up late to rehearsal without warning.carta documento
formal legal letter sent via postal service with legal standing, similar to a cease-and-desist or demand letternoun phrase (f)El propietario le mandó una carta documento exigiéndole que desocupara el departamento.The landlord sent him a formal legal letter demanding he vacate the apartment.turno
appointment (medical or otherwise)noun (m)Pedí turno con el dermatólogo para la semana que viene.I made an appointment with the dermatologist for next week.quilombo
mess, chaos, trouble, complicated situationexpressioncolloquialExtremely common in everyday Argentine speech. Refers to any situation that is disorganized, emotionally chaotic, or socially messy. Not considered vulgar in most contexts, though its origin is considered coarse.
Con tantos cambios de último momento, la mudanza se convirtió en un quilombo total.With so many last-minute changes, the move turned into a total mess.perder aceite
to be losing it mentally, to be slowly falling apart emotionallyexpressioncolloquialA vivid Argentine idiom drawn from the image of a machine leaking oil and slowly breaking down. Describes someone whose mental or emotional stability is gradually deteriorating. Not guessable from the literal words in context.
Después de tanto estrés acumulado, siento que estoy perdiendo aceite.After so much accumulated stress, I feel like I'm slowly losing it.
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mandarse una cagada
to screw up, to make a serious mistakeexpressionvulgarVery common in informal Argentine speech. The noun form 'cagada' alone means 'a screw-up' or 'a blunder'. Used freely among friends but inappropriate in formal settings.
Me mandé una cagada enorme cuando le dije eso delante de todos.I really screwed up when I said that in front of everyone.romper las bolas
to really annoy, to drive someone crazy, to be a painexpressionvulgarOne of the most common vulgar expressions in Argentine Spanish. Used to express strong irritation. Equivalent in intensity to 'pain in the ass'. Also appears as 'romper los huevos' but this episode uses the bolas variant.
El vecino me rompe las bolas con la música a toda hora.The neighbor drives me crazy with his music blaring at all hours.
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