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Film · 2021 · Drama
The House of Flowers: The Movie
La casa de las flores: La película
C1Mexican86 minIMDb 5.5
on Netflix
Mexicanon NetflixThe De La Mora siblings concoct a mischievous plan to break into their old family home to retrieve a hidden treasure of significant importance.
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prueba
evidence, proof; testnoun (feminine)La policía no tenía pruebas sólidas para arrestarlo.The police did not have solid evidence to arrest him.túnel
tunnel, passagenoun (masculine)Descubrieron que había un túnel secreto debajo de la vieja casa.They discovered there was a secret tunnel beneath the old house.güey
dude, man, buddy (also used as a mild insult depending on tone)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in informal Mexican speech between people who know each other. Tone and context determine whether it is affectionate or dismissive. Spelled also as 'wey'. Not appropriate in formal settings.
Oye, güey, ¿a qué hora quedamos mañana en el café?Hey, dude, what time are we meeting at the coffee place tomorrow?venganza
revenge, vengeancenoun (feminine)Decidió olvidarse de la venganza y seguir adelante con su vida.She decided to forget about revenge and move on with her life.híjole
wow, oh man, shoot (expression of surprise or mild alarm)expressioncolloquialA distinctly Mexican interjection conveying surprise, dismay, or impressed reaction. Intensity varies by tone; can be mild or quite emphatic. Safe for all ages and social contexts.
¡Híjole, no me di cuenta de que ya eran las tres de la mañana!Oh man, I didn't realize it was already three in the morning!cargo
charge, count (legal)noun (masculine)El juez decidió retirar los cargos porque no había suficientes pruebas.The judge decided to drop the charges because there was not enough evidence.tratamiento
treatment (medical)noun (masculine)El tratamiento que le recetaron es muy agresivo pero necesario.The treatment they prescribed is very aggressive but necessary.caja fuerte
safe, strongboxnoun phrase (feminine)Guardó todos los documentos importantes en la caja fuerte de la oficina.She kept all the important documents in the office safe.cirugía
surgerynoun (feminine)Le programaron la cirugía para el próximo lunes en la mañana.They scheduled her surgery for next Monday morning.
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pinche
damn, freaking, lousy (intensifier, usually pejorative)expressionvulgarOne of the most frequently heard Mexican expletive intensifiers. Can intensify frustration, affection, or contempt depending on context and tone. Vulgar but widely used in casual speech across social groups. Not appropriate in formal contexts.
Se me olvidó el pinche cargador y ahora el teléfono se va a quedar sin batería.I forgot the damn charger and now the phone is going to run out of battery.no mames
no way, you're kidding me, come on (strong disbelief or exasperation)expressionvulgarLiterally nonsensical as composed; functions as a very common Mexican expletive expressing shock, disbelief, or frustration. Vulgar in origin but heard across many social groups in informal contexts. Not appropriate in formal or professional settings.
¿No mames, en serio perdiste las llaves otra vez?No way, did you seriously lose your keys again?
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