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Film · 2026 · Comedy
Strangers in the Park
Parque Lezama
C1ArgentineRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow· 115 min
on Netflix
Argentineon NetflixA former communist militant and a "live and let live" man form an unlikely friendship on a park bench, sharing their life stories with humor and heart.
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encargado
building superintendent, person in chargenoun (m)El encargado del edificio arregló la caldera antes de que llegara el frío.The building superintendent fixed the boiler before the cold arrived.consorcio
homeowners' association, building consortiumnoun (m)El consorcio del edificio decidió pintar la fachada este verano.The building's homeowners' association decided to paint the facade this summer.chamuyo
smooth talk, sweet talk, a line of bullexpressioncolloquialVery common in Rioplatense Spanish. Refers to persuasive, often deceptive or exaggerated talk intended to charm or mislead someone. The verb form 'chamuyar' and the agent 'chamuyero' are equally common. Used with affection or accusation depending on context.
No le creas nada, ese tipo es puro chamuyo.Don't believe anything he says, that guy is all smooth talk.chamuyar
to sweet-talk, to spin a yarn, to bullshitexpressioncolloquialThe verb derived from 'chamuyo'. In Rioplatense Spanish, 'me chamuyó' means someone successfully fed you a line you fell for. Can be admiring or accusatory.
Me chamuyó tan bien que casi le presto la plata.He sweet-talked me so well I almost lent him the money.rajarse
to bolt, to get out of there fast, to take offexpressioncolloquialIn Rioplatense Spanish, 'rajarse' means to leave quickly, often to flee a situation. 'Rájate' is a direct command to leave. Distinct from the literal meaning of splitting or cracking.
Cuando vieron venir a la policía, se rajaron por la puerta de atrás.When they saw the police coming, they bolted through the back door.indemnización
severance pay, compensationnoun (f)Cuando lo despidieron, le pagaron tres meses de indemnización.When they fired him, they paid him three months of severance.jubilado
retiree, retired personnoun/adjective (m)Mi abuelo está jubilado desde los setenta años y disfruta mucho el tiempo libre.My grandfather has been retired since he was seventy and really enjoys his free time.verso
a line, empty talk, a story (meant to deceive)expressioncolloquialIn Rioplatense Spanish, 'verso' is not poetry but rather deceptive or empty speech. 'Eso es puro verso' means 'that's all hot air'. Closely related to 'chamuyo' but often implies the content is fabricated rather than just charming.
Me contó que había ganado un premio, pero era todo verso.He told me he had won a prize, but it was all made up.hogar de ancianos
nursing home, retirement homenoun phrase (m)La familia buscó un hogar de ancianos con buena atención médica para la abuela.The family looked for a nursing home with good medical care for their grandmother.obra social
health insurance provided through a union or employernoun phrase (f)Con la obra social del sindicato, los medicamentos le salen mucho más baratos.With the union health insurance, medications cost him much less.custodia
legal guardianship, custodynoun (f)Cuando el anciano no pudo valerse por sí mismo, su hija solicitó la custodia legal.When the elderly man could no longer care for himself, his daughter applied for legal guardianship.
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