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Season 1 · Episode 13
Chapter 13: The Black Hound
B1LatAm dubRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow· 27 min
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on NetflixAs fear grips the city over the Black Hound, Hilda makes it her mission to help Tontu, even if it means having less time to earn Sparrow Scout badges.
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badge / merit badgenoun (f)Después de completar el curso, le entregaron una insignia especial.After completing the course, they gave her a special badge.echar
to throw out / to expel / to kick outverbAl inquilino lo echaron del apartamento por no pagar la renta.The tenant was kicked out of the apartment for not paying rent.empacar
to pack (luggage / belongings)verbTenemos que empacar todo antes de que salga el último autobús.We have to pack everything before the last bus leaves.suelto/a
loose / on the loose / free-roamingadjectiveCerraron el parque porque había un animal suelto en la zona.They closed the park because there was an animal on the loose in the area.¡Claro!
Of course! / Sure! / Absolutely!expressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile affirmative responses in Latin American Spanish. Depending on intonation, it can signal enthusiastic agreement, a simple 'yes,' or even mild obviousness. Far more common and warmer in tone than a plain 'sí' in conversational contexts.
¿Puedo pedirte un favor? — ¡Claro, dime qué necesitas!Can I ask you a favor? — Of course, tell me what you need!recaudación
fundraising / collection (of money)noun (f)La venta de pasteles fue para una recaudación a beneficio del hospital.The cake sale was for a fundraiser benefiting the hospital.incriminar
to frame / to incriminateverbInsistía en que alguien lo había incriminado para que perdiera su trabajo.He insisted that someone had framed him so he would lose his job.destrozar
to destroy / to wreck / to trashverbLa tormenta destrozó varias casas en el barrio.The storm wrecked several houses in the neighborhood.¿Qué rayos…?
What the heck…? / What on earth…?expressioncolloquialA mild expletive filler used to express surprise, confusion, or mild outrage without resorting to stronger profanity. 'Rayos' softens what might otherwise be a harsher exclamation. Common across all ages in everyday speech.
¿Qué rayos está haciendo ese gato encima del refrigerador?What the heck is that cat doing on top of the refrigerator?¡Ni lo sueñes!
Don't even dream about it! / No way! / Forget it!expressioncolloquialA firm, emphatic refusal meaning the idea is completely out of the question. Often delivered with a dismissive or playful tone depending on the relationship between speakers. Very idiomatic and not directly translatable word-for-word.
¿Me dejas manejar tu carro nuevo? — ¡Ni lo sueñes, acabas de sacar la licencia!Will you let me drive your new car? — Don't even dream about it, you just got your license!
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