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Season 3 · Episode 3
Groundswell
B2CastilianFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 42 min
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Castilianon NetflixAs the crimes continue, Eva's involvement raises suspicions. Fabio distrusts Carolina. The crew begins to have doubts about the captain's abilities.
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camarote
cabin (on a ship)noun (m)El camarote del barco era pequeño pero cómodo.The ship's cabin was small but comfortable.enfermería
sick bay, infirmarynoun (f)Llevaron al herido directamente a la enfermería del barco.They took the injured man directly to the ship's infirmary.cadáver
corpse, dead bodynoun (m)La policía encontró el cadáver cerca del puerto.The police found the body near the port.pasajero/a
passengernoun (m/f)Uno de los pasajeros pidió ayuda al capitán.One of the passengers asked the captain for help.tripulación
crew (of a ship or aircraft)noun (f)La tripulación del barco trabajaba en turnos de ocho horas.The ship's crew worked in eight-hour shifts.torturar
to tortureverbLos prisioneros fueron torturados durante semanas.The prisoners were tortured for weeks.desaparición
disappearancenoun (f)La desaparición del testigo alertó a los investigadores.The witness's disappearance alarmed the investigators.liarse / meterse en un lío
to get mixed up in trouble, to get into a messexpressioncolloquial'Lío' is a very versatile word meaning muddle, mess, fuss, or romantic entanglement depending on context. 'Meterse en líos' specifically means getting involved in trouble or complicated situations.
Siempre se mete en líos por no pensar antes de actuar.He always gets into trouble for not thinking before he acts.al grano
get to the pointexpressioncolloquialA very common fixed phrase used to cut short a lengthy or evasive speaker. Tone can range from impatient to businesslike depending on context.
Tenemos poco tiempo, así que ve al grano.We don't have much time, so get to the point.vaya por Dios
for goodness' sake, oh great (ironic dismay)expressioncolloquialA mild oath expressing frustration, resignation, or ironic exasperation. Common across all ages and regions. Not considered rude.
Vaya por Dios, otra vez se ha estropeado el ascensor.For goodness' sake, the lift has broken down again.a escondidas
secretly, on the sly, in hidingexpressioncolloquialAn adverbial phrase implying concealment from others. Often carries a slightly suspicious or mischievous connotation.
Se reunían a escondidas para que nadie supiera sus planes.They met in secret so no one would know their plans.
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