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Season 6 · Episode 21
The PTA Disbands
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on Disney PlusBart helps precipitate a teachers strike, but he rues his handiwork when Marge takes over for Mrs. Krabappel.
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huelga
strike (labor stoppage)noun (f)Los trabajadores del metro anunciaron una huelga para el próximo lunes.The subway workers announced a strike for next Monday.director
principal (school), directornoun (m)El director llamó a los padres para hablar sobre el comportamiento de sus hijos.The principal called the parents to talk about their children's behavior.impuestos
taxesnoun (m, plural)Muchos ciudadanos se quejan de que los impuestos son demasiado altos.Many citizens complain that taxes are too high.presupuesto
budgetnoun (m)El gobierno recortó el presupuesto para educación este año.The government cut the education budget this year.suplente
substitute (teacher), replacementnoun (m/f)Como la profesora estaba enferma, mandaron a un suplente al salón.Since the teacher was sick, they sent a substitute to the classroom.acuerdo
agreement, dealnoun (m)Después de horas de negociación, las dos partes firmaron un acuerdo.After hours of negotiation, both parties signed an agreement.ya basta
that's enough, enough alreadyexpressioncolloquialUsed to cut off an argument or situation abruptly. Stronger and more emotionally charged than simply saying 'es suficiente'. Common across Latin America in heated exchanges.
¡Ya basta de excusas! O entregas el trabajo hoy o repruebas.Enough with the excuses! Either you hand in the work today or you fail.negociar
to negotiateverbLos sindicatos y la empresa llevan tres días negociando las condiciones laborales.The unions and the company have been negotiating working conditions for three days.ay caramba
oh no, oh gosh, yikesexpressioncolloquialA mild exclamation of surprise, shock, or dismay. 'Caramba' softens what might otherwise be a stronger expletive. Very common in everyday Mexican Spanish.
¡Ay caramba, se me olvidó apagar la estufa!Oh no, I forgot to turn off the stove!
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