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Season 1 · Episode 8
The Blood of the Maid
C1Castilian60 min
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Castilianon ViX PremiumAfter the death of Cristina, Teresa is determined to make it appear that this death has been an accident to end the problems caused by Cristina Olmedo once and for all. But, both Detective Ayala and Julio will begin to suspect those manipulations and try to discover what really happened. The hotel is not only shocked by the death of Cristina Olmedo, but by the return of Diego Murquía. The former director will do everything possible to recover his former position and the commitment he had with Alicia ... something that affects her very deeply. She has already kissed Julio and feels closer and closer to him. Meanwhile, in the world of service, Bethlehem is still facing Catalina, whom she sees as a threat to all her interests, and will not stop until she can get rid of it anyway.
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encinta
pregnantadjectiveLa vecina del tercero está encinta y saldrá de cuentas en marzo.The neighbour on the third floor is pregnant and is due in March.pagaré
promissory note / IOUnoun (masculine)El banco le entregó un pagaré con vencimiento a noventa días.The bank gave him a promissory note due in ninety days.homicidio
homicide / murdernoun (masculine)La jueza instruyó el caso como un presunto homicidio.The judge handled the case as an alleged homicide.detener
to arrest / to detainverbLos agentes detuvieron al ladrón en la estación de tren.The officers arrested the thief at the train station.metido en asuntos turbios
mixed up in shady businessexpressioncolloquialVery common idiomatic phrase. 'Metido en' (literally 'stuck into') indicates deep or problematic involvement; pairing it with 'turbio' (murky, shady) signals criminal or morally suspect activity. Used in casual speech to accuse or suspect someone without naming the specifics.
Todo el mundo sospecha que ese concejal está metido en asuntos turbios.Everyone suspects that councillor is mixed up in shady business.a mis espaldas
behind my backexpressioncolloquialFixed idiomatic expression meaning someone did something without the speaker's knowledge or consent, with an implicit sense of betrayal. Extremely common in arguments and confrontations.
Tomaron esa decisión tan importante a mis espaldas y sin consultarme.They made that hugely important decision behind my back without consulting me.¿de eso se trata?
so that's what this is about?expressioncolloquial'Tratarse de' means 'to be about' something. This interrogative form is used in arguments to reveal or challenge the speaker's true motive, often with surprise or accusation. 'Tratar' alone means 'to treat' or 'to try', so the 'de' is essential to the meaning.
¿De eso se trata? ¿Me estás pidiendo un favor solo porque quieres algo a cambio?So that's what this is about? You're only doing me a favour because you want something in return?lo que mide un mostrador
the distance of a counter / an unbridgeable class divideexpressioncolloquialA vivid metaphor for social class distance between service staff and guests. Mostradores (counters) physically separate workers from clients in hotels and shops, so the image is used to articulate an invisible but real social barrier.
Por mucho que se esfuerce, entre ellos siempre habrá lo que mide un mostrador.No matter how hard he tries, between them there will always be that invisible class divide.orden de busca y captura
arrest warrantnoun phrase (feminine)La policía emitió una orden de busca y captura contra el sospechoso.The police issued an arrest warrant for the suspect.puñalada
stab wound / stabnoun (feminine)El médico confirmó que la víctima había muerto de una puñalada en el costado.The doctor confirmed that the victim had died from a stab wound to the side.turbio
shady / murky / dubiousadjectiveEse socio tiene fama de estar metido en asuntos turbios.That business partner has a reputation for being involved in shady dealings.
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