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Season 1 · Episode 9
Truth or Dare?
B2Argentine30 min
on Netflix
Argentineon NetflixSteffi and Luz peel back multiple layers of deception when they confront Ron and Cynthia. Julian leads a meditation the night before the competition.
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Dale
okay, sure, go ahead, let's goexpressioncolloquialOne of the most versatile and high-frequency expressions in Argentine (Rioplatense) Spanish. Can signal agreement, encouragement, or a prompt to proceed. The exact meaning depends entirely on context and intonation.
¿Salimos a las ocho? Dale, ahí estoy.Shall we leave at eight? Sure, I'll be there.pasada
run, pass (a single competitive attempt in a board sport)noun (f.)La primera pasada de la surfista fue perfecta y le dio el puntaje más alto.The surfer's first run was perfect and gave her the highest score.incendio
fire, blazenoun (m.)Los bomberos tardaron horas en controlar el incendio en el depósito.The firefighters took hours to bring the blaze in the warehouse under control.qué onda
what's up, what's going onexpressioncolloquialA very common Argentine greeting and check-in expression. Can open a conversation or signal concern, depending on tone. Used between peers of any age in informal contexts.
Che, ¿qué onda? Hace días que no te veo por el barrio.Hey, what's up? I haven't seen you around the neighborhood in days.mellizas
twins (fraternal/dizygotic)noun (f. pl.)Las mellizas nacieron el mismo día pero son muy diferentes entre sí.The twins were born on the same day but are very different from each other.che
hey, mate (attention-getter or mild intensifier)expressioncolloquialA defining marker of Argentine (Rioplatense) Spanish. Used to get someone's attention, express mild surprise, or add warmth to an address. Has no direct English equivalent; closest to 'hey' or 'mate' depending on context.
Che, ¿sabés a qué hora empieza el partido?Hey, do you know what time the game starts?pará
wait, hold on, stopexpressioncolloquialSecond-person singular imperative of parar using the Argentine vos conjugation (no accent shift on the final syllable compared to the tú form 'para'). Used to interrupt or urge someone to slow down. Very frequent in everyday speech.
Pará, pará, explicame eso de nuevo porque no entendí nada.Hold on, hold on, explain that to me again because I didn't understand anything.préstamo
loannoun (m.)Pidieron un préstamo al banco para reformar el local.They took out a loan from the bank to renovate the premises.deuda
debtnoun (f.)Tardaron tres años en saldar la deuda con el banco.It took them three years to pay off the debt with the bank.
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