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Season 4 · Episode 7
Marge Gets a Job
B1LatAm dubRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow
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on Disney PlusMr. Burns is instantly smitten when Marge takes a job at the nuclear power plant.
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cimientos
foundations (of a building)noun (m, plural)Los cimientos de esa casa vieja están dañados por la humedad.The foundations of that old house are damaged by moisture.jubilación
retirementnoun (f)Mi abuela celebró su jubilación con una gran fiesta familiar.My grandmother celebrated her retirement with a big family party.currículum
résumé, CVnoun (m)Actualizó su currículum antes de mandar solicitudes de empleo.She updated her résumé before sending job applications.olvídalo
forget it, no wayexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'forget it', but used idiomatically to shut down a suggestion or request, not just to ask someone to stop thinking about something. The tone can range from dismissive to gently firm depending on context.
¿Quieres que te preste mi carro otra vez? Olvídalo, la última vez lo rayaste.You want to borrow my car again? Forget it, last time you scratched it.ascenso
promotion (at work)noun (m)Después de cinco años, por fin le dieron un ascenso en la empresa.After five years, they finally gave her a promotion at the company.hundirse
to sink, to subsideverb (reflexive)El terreno se está hundiendo porque hay agua subterránea debajo.The ground is sinking because there is underground water below.sacar de apuros
to get someone out of a tight spot, to bail someone outexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'to take out of troubles'. Used when someone rescues another from a difficult situation. Very common in everyday speech throughout Latin America.
Mi hermano me sacó de apuros cuando se me olvidó la cartera en casa.My brother bailed me out when I forgot my wallet at home.acoso sexual
sexual harassmentnoun phrase (m)La empresa implementó una política estricta contra el acoso sexual.The company implemented a strict policy against sexual harassment.disculparse
to apologizeverb (reflexive)El gerente se disculpó con todos los empleados por el malentendido.The manager apologized to all the employees for the misunderstanding.lárguese
get out of here, beat itexpressioncolloquialCommand form of 'largarse', which means to leave abruptly. Much more dismissive and rude than 'váyase'. Common across Latin America when telling someone to leave in an annoyed or aggressive tone.
¡Lárguese de aquí antes de que llame a la policía!Get out of here before I call the police!
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