‹ The Little Mermaid
Film · 1989 · Animation
The Little Mermaid
A2LatAm dubRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow· 83 minIMDb 7.6·RT 92%
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on Disney PlusA mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.
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sirena
mermaid / sirennoun (f)En ese cuento, una sirena vive en el fondo del lago y canta por las noches.In that story, a mermaid lives at the bottom of the lake and sings at night.hechizo
spell, enchantmentnoun (m)La bruja lanzó un hechizo sobre el pueblo y nadie podía hablar.The witch cast a spell over the town and no one could speak.concierto
concert, performancenoun (m)El concierto de fin de año fue el más concurrido de toda la temporada.The end-of-year concert was the most attended of the entire season.crepúsculo
dusk, twilightnoun (m)Llegaron al mirador justo antes del crepúsculo para ver el atardecer.They arrived at the viewpoint just before dusk to watch the sunset.contrato
contract, agreementnoun (m)Firmó el contrato sin leerlo bien y después tuvo problemas.She signed the contract without reading it carefully and had problems later.bobadas
nonsense, silly stuffexpressioncolloquialCommon throughout Latin America for dismissing something as foolish or trivial. Softer and more affectionate than words like 'tonterías', though similar in meaning. Often used by an older person dismissing a younger person's ideas.
No me vengas con bobadas, ya sé que no estudiaste para el examen.Don't come to me with nonsense, I already know you didn't study for the exam.encanto
darling, sweetheart (term of endearment)expressioncolloquialLiterally means 'charm' or 'enchantment', but functions as a warm term of address similar to 'sweetheart' or 'dear'. Common in Latin American Spanish, used by an older or more powerful speaker toward a younger person, or between friends. Can carry a slightly condescending or paternalistic tone depending on context.
Pasa, encanto, aquí te tenemos un lugar en la mesa.Come in, sweetheart, we have a spot at the table for you.pócima
potion, brewnoun (f)El personaje del juego necesita una pócima especial para recuperar energía.The character in the game needs a special potion to recover energy.a la orden
at your service, you're welcomeexpressionA fixed courtesy phrase used when offering help or responding to thanks. Very common across Latin America in both service contexts and everyday conversation. The literal words ('to the order') do not signal this meaning to a learner who hears it for the first time.
Gracias por traer el paquete. — A la orden, cuando guste.Thanks for bringing the package. — At your service, whenever you like.disfrazado
disguised, in disguiseadjective/past participleEl detective se presentó disfrazado de repartidor para entrar al edificio.The detective showed up disguised as a delivery person to enter the building.
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