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Season 3 · Episode 1
The Masked Ball
B2Castilian60 min
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Castilianon ViX PremiumA masked ball brings drama and big danger to the hotel as Alfredo's old flame Beatriz shows up and Andres finds himself cornered by a potential killer.
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caja de seguridad
safe, safety deposit boxnoun phrase (f.)Guarda el pasaporte en la caja de seguridad del hotel.Keep your passport in the hotel safe.despedir
to fire, to dismiss (from a job); also to say goodbyeverbLa empresa decidió despedir a varios empleados por recortes presupuestarios.The company decided to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.nulidad
annulment (of a marriage)noun (f.)Decidieron pedir la nulidad matrimonial ante el tribunal eclesiástico.They decided to apply for a marriage annulment before the ecclesiastical court.chantaje
blackmailnoun (m.)La policía arrestó al hombre acusado de chantaje a varios empresarios.The police arrested the man accused of blackmailing several businessmen.maletas
suitcases, luggagenoun (f. pl.)Haz las maletas esta noche porque el tren sale muy temprano.Pack your suitcases tonight because the train leaves very early.equipaje
luggage, baggagenoun (m.)Dejaron el equipaje en recepción antes de subir a la habitación.They left the luggage at reception before going up to the room.no es de recibo
it is unacceptable, it simply won't doexpressionformalA fixed phrase expressing strong disapproval or rejection of conduct or a situation. The word 'recibo' here does not mean 'receipt' in its commercial sense but derives from an older sense of 'acceptable'. Common in formal complaints and contexts where authority figures reprimand others.
Que un empleado falte al respeto a un cliente no es de recibo.An employee being disrespectful to a customer is simply not acceptable.amancebado
living in an illicit relationship, cohabiting outside marriageadjective / past participleEn aquella época, vivir amancebado era motivo de escándalo social.In those days, living together outside of marriage was cause for social scandal.al que no llora, no le dan
you only get something if you ask for it (literally: the one who doesn't cry doesn't get fed)expressioncolloquialA fixed proverbial expression. The version used in the dialogue is 'el que no llora, no mama', playing on the image of a baby crying to be fed. It means that you have to make your needs known to get results. Used to justify pressing someone for a favour or concession.
Pide un aumento de sueldo, que al que no llora, no le dan.Ask for a pay rise. You only get what you ask for.a la fuerza ahorcan
you do what you have to do (literally: by force they hang you, i.e. sometimes you have no choice)expressioncolloquialA fixed proverbial phrase meaning one is compelled to do something against one's will or preference. Used to explain or justify doing something unpleasant because there is no alternative.
A la fuerza ahorcan, así que tuve que quedarme a trabajar el fin de semana.Sometimes you have no choice, so I had to stay and work the weekend.hacerse a la idea
to come to terms with something, to get used to the ideaexpressioncolloquialA very common fixed phrase meaning to mentally accept or adjust to a new reality, usually one that is unwelcome. The reflexive construction is essential; removing 'se' changes the meaning entirely.
Tienes que hacerte a la idea de que ya no vivimos en esa ciudad.You have to come to terms with the fact that we no longer live in that city.
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