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Season 2 · Episode 5
Cecilia
B2Castilian60 min
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Castilianon ViX PremiumJulio finds himself framed for murder when his ex-girlfriend shows up in town. She agrees to spare him from the gallows but only if he helps her to rob the hotel.
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testigo
witnessnoun (masculine/feminine)El testigo principal se negó a declarar ante el tribunal por miedo a represalias.The main witness refused to testify before the court for fear of reprisals.deuda
debtnoun (feminine)El negocio acumuló una deuda tan grande que tuvo que cerrar definitivamente.The business accumulated such a large debt that it had to close permanently.homicidio
homicide, murdernoun (masculine)El fiscal presentó pruebas contundentes de que se trataba de un homicidio premeditado.The prosecutor presented compelling evidence that it was a premeditated homicide.busca y captura
arrest warrant, wanted ordernoun phrase (feminine)La policía emitió una orden de busca y captura contra el sospechoso que había huido.The police issued an arrest warrant for the suspect who had fled.patrimonio
personal assets, estate, patrimonynoun (masculine)Tras el divorcio, tuvieron que dividir el patrimonio familiar entre los dos.After the divorce, they had to divide the family assets between the two of them.confesar
to confessverbDespués de horas de interrogatorio, el detenido confesó su participación en el robo.After hours of interrogation, the detainee confessed his involvement in the robbery.dar la vista gorda
to turn a blind eye, to deliberately overlook somethingexpressioncolloquialUsed when someone in authority or a position of responsibility chooses to ignore a rule infringement or a problematic situation. Signals a deliberate, knowing non-action rather than genuine ignorance.
El portero hacía la vista gorda cuando los vecinos entraban con bicicletas al portal.The doorman turned a blind eye when the neighbors brought their bikes into the building entrance.poner de patitas en la calle
to kick someone out, to throw someone out on their earexpressioncolloquialVivid fixed phrase for dismissing or evicting someone, whether from a job or a place. The image is of someone being physically booted out. Common in everyday speech when expressing a firm, no-nonsense expulsion.
Como vuelva a llegar tarde sin avisar, el jefe lo pone de patitas en la calle.If he is late again without warning, the boss will kick him straight out.quitarse de en medio
to get out of the way, to make oneself scarce, to step asideexpressioncolloquialUsed both literally (physically move) and figuratively (remove oneself from a situation, step down, or disappear from the scene). In figurative use it often carries a slightly evasive or self-serving tone.
Cuando empezaron las discusiones serias, él prefirió quitarse de en medio y salir a caminar.When the serious arguments started, he preferred to make himself scarce and go for a walk.exhumar
to exhume, to dig up (a body)verbLas autoridades decidieron exhumar el cadáver para determinar la causa real de la muerte.The authorities decided to exhume the body to determine the real cause of death.a la fuerza ahorcan
what can't be cured must be endured, when you have no choice you just do itexpressioncolloquialA fixed proverbial expression meaning one submits to something unpleasant because there is no real alternative. The literal image (they hang you by force) underscores the lack of choice. Used to show resigned acceptance.
No le apetecía trabajar los sábados, pero a la fuerza ahorcan, era la única forma de cumplir el plazo.He didn't feel like working on Saturdays, but what can't be cured must be endured, it was the only way to meet the deadline.arma homicida
murder weaponnoun phrase (feminine)Los investigadores tardaron días en localizar el arma homicida en el río.The investigators took days to locate the murder weapon in the river.
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