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Film · 2023 · Drama
The Great Seduction
La gran seducción
B2Mexican95 minIMDb 6.5
on Netflix
Mexicanon NetflixWhen a golden opportunity arises to boost the fortunes of a forgotten fishing town, its residents set out to trick their way to making it happen.
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empacadora
packing plant, food-processing facilitynoun (f)La empacadora de mariscos da trabajo a más de doscientas familias de la región.The seafood packing plant gives work to more than two hundred families in the region.subsidio
subsidy, government benefit paymentnoun (m)Mientras encontraba trabajo fijo, vivió del subsidio que le daba el gobierno municipal.While looking for steady work, he lived off the government subsidy.préstamo
loannoun (m)Pidió un préstamo en el banco para poner su propio negocio.He applied for a bank loan to start his own business.güey
dude, man, mate (address term between friends)expressioncolloquialExtremely common Mexican term used to address a close friend or peer. Tone depends entirely on context: warm and casual between friends, mildly insulting toward strangers. Spelling varies (wey, güey). Not used in formal settings.
Oye, güey, ¿me pasas los apuntes de la clase de ayer?Hey, man, can you pass me the notes from yesterday's class?híjole
wow, oh man, jeez (exclamation of surprise or mild shock)expressioncolloquialA distinctly Mexican exclamation with no direct translation. Covers a wide range of reactions: surprise, dismay, discomfort, or impressed awe. Not vulgar; can be used in mixed company. The tone of voice carries whether the reaction is positive or negative.
Híjole, no sabía que el examen era hoy, ni estudié.Oh man, I didn't know the exam was today, I didn't even study.lancha
small motorboat, launchnoun (f)Salieron en lancha al amanecer para aprovechar la marea.They set out in the motorboat at dawn to take advantage of the tide.carta poder
power of attorney, notarized authorization letternoun phrase (f)Mi mamá firmó una carta poder para que yo pudiera recoger su pensión.My mom signed a power of attorney so I could pick up her pension.garantía
guarantee, collateral, security depositnoun (f)El banco exige una garantía personal antes de aprobar cualquier préstamo.The bank requires personal collateral before approving any loan.feria
money, cash (informal)expressioncolloquialIn everyday Mexican speech, 'feria' commonly means money or cash, completely separate from its standard meaning of 'fair' or 'festival'. Used casually in informal conversation.
No traje feria, ¿me prestas para el camión?I didn't bring any cash, can you lend me money for the bus?cooperativa
cooperative, worker-owned enterprisenoun (f)Los pescadores formaron una cooperativa para vender su producto directamente al mercado.The fishermen formed a cooperative to sell their product directly to the market.desempleo
unemploymentnoun (m)El desempleo en la región aumentó después de que cerró la fábrica.Unemployment in the region increased after the factory closed.
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chingao
damn it, for crying out loud (expression of frustration)expressionvulgarA softened phonetic reduction of a stronger vulgar root word. Used as an exclamation venting irritation or exasperation. Understood by all Mexican speakers but restricted to very informal settings. Signals genuine frustration.
¡Chingao, se me olvidaron las llaves otra vez!Damn it, I forgot my keys again!
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