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Season 2 · Episode 8
Love Can Kill
B2CastilianFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 42 min
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Castilianon NetflixAs the ship pulls into port at Rio de Janeiro, Nicolás searches for the gold, Eva looks for her missing sister and devastating secrets come to light.
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el desembarque
disembarkation; going ashorenoun (masculine)El desembarque de los pasajeros se retrasó por el mal tiempo en el puerto.The disembarkation of the passengers was delayed due to bad weather in the port.el armador
shipownernoun (masculine)El armador de la empresa naviera firmó el contrato de fletamento esta mañana.The shipowner of the shipping company signed the charter contract this morning.el náufrago / la náufraga
shipwreck survivor; castawaynounLos náufragos fueron rescatados tras pasar cuatro días a la deriva.The shipwreck survivors were rescued after spending four days adrift.el práctico
harbour pilot (person who guides ships into port)noun (masculine)El práctico subió a bordo para guiar el carguero hasta el muelle.The harbour pilot came aboard to guide the cargo ship to the dock.el arresto
arrest; confinementnoun (masculine)El agente ordenó el arresto del sospechoso antes de que pudiera escapar.The officer ordered the arrest of the suspect before he could escape.la valija
valise; diplomatic bag; here: case/chest of valuablesnoun (feminine)En la aduana retuvieron la valija por no llevar los documentos en regla.At customs they held back the case because the documents were not in order.la procedencia
origin; provenancenoun (feminine)El banco exigió documentación que acreditara la procedencia de los fondos.The bank demanded documentation certifying the origin of the funds.fondeado/a
anchored (at anchor offshore, not docked)adjective / past participleEl velero permaneció fondeado frente a la cala durante toda la tarde.The sailing boat remained anchored off the cove all afternoon.no veía la hora
I couldn't wait; I was dying to (do something)expressioncolloquialA very common idiomatic expression of impatience or eager anticipation. Always used with an imperfect tense verb: 'no veía la hora de + infinitive'. The literal meaning ('I couldn't see the hour') is completely opaque.
No veía la hora de acabar los exámenes para irme de vacaciones.I couldn't wait to finish the exams so I could go on holiday.tomarse la justicia por su mano
to take the law into one's own handsexpressionA fixed phrase used to criticise someone who acts outside legal or institutional channels to punish or avenge a wrong. Tone is usually disapproving.
No puedes tomarte la justicia por tu mano; deja que actúen las autoridades.You can't take the law into your own hands; let the authorities handle it.llevar por la calle de la amargura
to put someone through hell; to make someone's life a miseryexpressioncolloquialA vivid idiomatic phrase. 'La calle de la amargura' (the street of bitterness) is the figurative road of suffering someone is forced down. Often used hyperbolically in everyday speech.
Ese trabajo me llevó por la calle de la amargura durante meses.That job put me through hell for months.salirse con la suya
to get one's own way; to get away with itexpressioncolloquialImplies that someone achieves what they wanted despite opposition, often with a slightly negative or ironic edge. Very common in everyday speech.
Siempre consigue salirse con la suya, no importa lo que digan los demás.She always manages to get her own way, no matter what others say.
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