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Season 1 · Episode 4
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C1CastilianFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 21 min
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Castilianon NetflixMagüi continúa enamorada en secreto de Álex. Paquita, cansada de no conseguir cástines para Mariona e inspirada en una vendedora ambulante, cambia de táctica.
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casting
casting call, auditionnoun (m), loanwordSe presentaron más de doscientas actrices al casting de la serie.More than two hundred actresses showed up to the casting call for the series.in situ
on the spot, right there and thenexpressionA Latin borrowing fully absorbed into everyday speech. Used to mean doing or showing something at the actual location or moment, rather than remotely or in theory.
Si tienes alguna duda, dímela in situ y lo resolvemos juntos.If you have any doubt, tell me on the spot and we'll sort it out together.repre
rep, talent agent (short for representante)noun (m/f), colloquial shorteningCuando empezó a conseguir papeles importantes, buscó un repre que la ayudara con los contratos.When she started landing important roles, she looked for an agent to help her with contracts.meritocracia
meritocracynoun (f)En teoría, el proceso de selección se basa en la meritocracia, pero los contactos siguen importando mucho.In theory, the selection process is based on meritocracy, but connections still matter a lot.videobook
video portfolio, showreelnoun (m), loanwordEl director le pidió que le mandara su videobook antes de concertar una reunión.The director asked her to send her showreel before arranging a meeting.talent
talent (a person with potential, in the entertainment industry)noun (m), loanword (industry jargon)La agencia está buscando new talent para cubrir proyectos de publicidad.The agency is looking for new talent to fill advertising projects.comer con los ojos
to be drawn in by appearances, to buy with your eyesexpressioncolloquialA fixed idiom meaning that visual presentation drives desire or decision-making. Used literally about food and figuratively about products, people, or pitches.
Ese escaparate está tan bien montado que la gente come con los ojos y entra sin pensarlo.That shop window is so well put together that people are drawn in by appearances and walk straight in.nepotismo
nepotismnoun (m)Le acusaron de nepotismo por contratar a su sobrino sin pasar por el proceso habitual.He was accused of nepotism for hiring his nephew without going through the normal process.piramidal
pyramid (as in pyramid scheme)adjectiveLe advirtieron de que la empresa era piramidal y que perdería todo su dinero.They warned her that the company was a pyramid scheme and that she would lose all her money.
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no te como una mierda
I'm not getting anywhere, I can't land anything (a job, a role, etc.)expressionvulgarLiterally involves eating excrement; used figuratively to mean failing to get results, especially in professional or competitive contexts. Very common in frustrated, informal speech.
Llevo seis meses mandando currículos y no me como una mierda.I've been sending CVs for six months and I'm not getting anywhere.
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