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Season 1 · Episode 5
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Castilianon NetflixTensions and temperatures rise at Oasis Infinity as Leo fills Felipe in on her big news, and Helena races against the clock while Dani gasps for help.
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tío / tía
mate, dude / woman (informal address)expressioncolloquialThe default informal second-person address among friends and peers of any age. Completely neutral in tone between friends; the literal meaning (uncle/aunt) is entirely absent in this usage.
Tío, ¿has visto las entradas que cuestan para ese concierto?Mate, have you seen how much those concert tickets cost?avería
breakdown, malfunctionnoun (f)El fontanero dijo que la avería del calentador era grave.The plumber said the boiler breakdown was serious.climatización
air conditioning, climate controlnoun (f)El edificio nuevo tiene un sistema de climatización muy eficiente.The new building has a very efficient climate control system.respiradero
air vent, ventilation shaftnoun (m)El técnico encontró el problema en el respiradero del sótano.The technician found the problem in the basement air vent.huésped
guest (at a hotel)noun (m/f)Los huéspedes del hotel recibieron una botella de vino de bienvenida.The hotel guests received a welcome bottle of wine.sótano
basement, cellarnoun (m)Guardamos todas las cajas viejas en el sótano.We keep all the old boxes in the basement.escape de gas
gas leaknoun phrase (m)Evacuaron el edificio por culpa de un escape de gas en la cocina.They evacuated the building because of a gas leak in the kitchen.bochorno
sweltering heat, sultry weathernoun (m)En agosto el bochorno de Madrid se hace insoportable por las noches.In August, the sweltering heat of Madrid becomes unbearable at night.
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joder
damn, for fuck's sake (versatile vulgar intensifier)expressionvulgarThe single most frequent expletive in the dialogue. Functions as an intensifier, filler, or expression of frustration or disbelief. Despite its literal meaning, it is so widely used in casual conversation that the shock value is low between speakers who know each other.
Joder, llevo una hora esperando el autobús y no aparece.Damn, I've been waiting an hour for the bus and it's not showing up.hostia
damn, bloody hell (general intensifier / exclamation of surprise or frustration)expressionvulgarExtremely common in casual speech. Tone shifts entirely with delivery: it can express pain, shock, admiration, or frustration. Used between friends without serious offence in that register, but inappropriate in formal contexts.
¡Hostia, tío, qué susto me has dado!Bloody hell, mate, you gave me such a fright!cabrón
bastard, asshole (insult or affectionate teasing depending on tone)expressionvulgarHighly context-dependent. Between close friends with a laugh it is affectionate teasing; directed at someone with anger it is a genuine insult. Tone and relationship determine meaning entirely.
¡Cabrón, me has gastado una broma pesadísima!You bastard, you played a really mean trick on me!
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