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Season 2 · Episode 4
Return to the Past
Gran Hotel
C1Castilian75 min
CastilianThe mystery surrounding the death of Alicia's father grows as Julio makes a new discovery. A man shows up at the hotel with strong connections to Andres.
Expressions to listen for
6arrastrarseto grovel, to humiliate oneself
colloquialAppears ~2× in this episode
Literally 'to drag oneself'. Used figuratively for debasing oneself before another person, especially to ask for a favour from a position of weakness.
Se negó a arrastrarse ante nadie, aunque eso le costara el puesto.She refused to grovel before anyone, even if it cost her the job.
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incordionuisance, pain in the neck
colloquialAppears ~1× in this episode
Very common in everyday speech. Used affectionately or with mild frustration to call someone or something bothersome. Never aggressive in tone.
No quiero ser un incordio, pero ¿podrías bajar un poco el volumen?I don't want to be a nuisance, but could you turn the volume down a bit?
Key vocabulary
17manco·one-handed person, person missing an arm or hand
noun/adjective (m)essential
El hombre manco que vivía al final de la calle trabajaba como herrero.The one-armed man who lived at the end of the street worked as a blacksmith.
marquesado·marquisate (the title, estate, and rank of a marquis)
noun (m)essential