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Season 1 · Episode 9
Hell Is Other Robots
B2LatAm dubRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to followon Hulu
During a Beastie Boys concert, Bender runs into a high school buddy, Fender. He invites him to a party, which turns out to be robots getting high off of electricity, or "jacking on". After one try, Bender is hooked.
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infierno
hellnoun (m)En muchas religiones, el infierno es el destino de quienes actúan mal.In many religions, hell is the destination of those who act badly.enchufarse
to plug in (for a robot/device), used metaphorically as getting a fix or getting highexpressioncolloquialIn this episode's context, the word works on two levels: its literal technical meaning (plugging in electrically) and a slang parallel to drug use. The metaphorical register mimics how drug slang maps onto a robot character.
En esa película, los androides necesitaban enchufarse cada cierto tiempo para funcionar.In that film, the androids needed to plug in every so often to function.pecado
sinnoun (m)Según esa doctrina, mentir es considerado un pecado grave.According to that doctrine, lying is considered a serious sin.caray
wow, dang, shoot (mild exclamation of surprise or frustration)expressioncolloquialA softened exclamation common in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Often used as a euphemistic substitute for stronger oaths. Tone can shift between surprise, admiration, or mild annoyance depending on context.
¡Caray, no esperaba que llegara tanta gente a la fiesta!Wow, I didn't expect so many people to show up to the party!pecador
sinnernoun (m)El sacerdote le dijo al pecador que se arrepintiera de sus actos.The priest told the sinner to repent for his actions.salvarse
to be saved, to save oneselfverb (reflexive)Pocos lograron salvarse del incendio que destruyó el edificio.Few managed to save themselves from the fire that destroyed the building.concurso
contest, competitionnoun (m)Ganó el concurso de canto y se llevó el primer premio.She won the singing contest and took home the first prize.castigo
punishmentnoun (m)El juez determinó que el castigo debía ser proporcional al delito.The judge determined that the punishment should be proportional to the crime.a todo dar
awesome, great, top-notchexpressioncolloquialCommon in Mexican Spanish to express that someone or something is excellent or impressive. Used as a standalone adjective phrase.
El concierto estuvo a todo dar, la banda tocó increíble.The concert was awesome, the band played amazingly.bautismo
baptismnoun (m)El bautismo de su hijo fue celebrado con una gran reunión familiar.His son's baptism was celebrated with a large family gathering.
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