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Season 3 · Episode 3
B-Fashion
C1CastilianFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 21 min
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Castilianon NetflixMagüi se equivoca con el vestido de Úrsula Corberó, pero mueve cielo y tierra para reparar su error. Belén se presenta a la prueba de acceso para Dramaturgia.
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cariño
darling, love, honey (term of address)expressioncolloquialUsed constantly as a term of address between people of varying relationships. In professional contexts it can carry a subtle power imbalance when a superior uses it to a junior. Not always warm; context determines whether it is affectionate or condescending.
Cariño, ¿has visto dónde he dejado las llaves?Darling, have you seen where I left the keys?a ver
let's see, right then, OK so (discourse marker)expressioncolloquialExtremely high-frequency filler and attention-getter. Can open a sentence to signal the speaker is about to make a point, issue a mild command, or take stock of a situation. Tone varies from neutral to mildly firm depending on context.
A ver, explícame qué ha pasado exactamente.Right then, explain to me exactly what happened.showroom
showroom (fashion industry space where clothes are loaned to press and stylists)noun (m, loanword)La diseñadora presentó su nueva colección en el showroom del centro.The designer presented her new collection in the showroom downtown.representante
agent, manager (in entertainment)noun (m/f)La cantante habló con su representante antes de aceptar el contrato.The singer spoke with her agent before accepting the contract.dar pena
to feel sorry about something, to be a shame (emotional)expressioncolloquialIn this register 'pena' signals personal sadness or emotional regret, not shame or embarrassment. 'Me da pena' means 'it makes me sad' or 'I feel bad about it', not 'I am embarrassed'.
Me da mucha pena que no puedas venir a la fiesta.It makes me really sad that you can't come to the party.albarán
delivery note, dispatch slipnoun (m)El repartidor me pidió que firmara el albarán antes de llevarse los paquetes.The delivery driver asked me to sign the delivery note before taking the packages.ponerse las pilas
to get one's act together, to pull one's socks upexpressioncolloquialVery common expression used to tell someone to stop slacking and start working harder. Can be said as a command or as advice. Completely non-offensive.
Si quieres aprobar el examen, tíate que ponerte las pilas de una vez.If you want to pass the exam, you really need to get your act together.desfile
fashion show, runway shownoun (m)El desfile de moda se celebrará mañana por la noche en el museo.The fashion show will take place tomorrow evening at the museum.monólogo
monologuenoun (m)El examen práctico consistía en interpretar un monólogo de unos tres minutos.The practical exam consisted of performing a monologue of about three minutes.fitting
fitting, dress rehearsal for an outfitnoun (m, loanword)La actriz tiene un fitting esta tarde para elegir el vestido de la gala.The actress has a fitting this afternoon to choose her gala dress.dramaturgia
playwriting, dramaturgynoun (f)Estudia dramaturgia en la escuela superior de arte dramático.She studies playwriting at the higher school of dramatic arts.
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