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Season 6 · Episode 4
Itchy & Scratchy Land
B1LatAm dubRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow
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on Disney PlusThe family's trip to Itchy & Scratchy Land takes an unexpected turn when high-tech robots malfunction and become violent.
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boleto
ticketnoun (m)Compré tres boletos para el concierto de esta noche.I bought three tickets for tonight's concert.avergonzada
embarrassed, ashamedadjective (f)Me sentí muy avergonzada cuando olvidé el nombre de mi jefe.I felt very embarrassed when I forgot my boss's name.matrícula
license plate (also: enrollment/registration in other contexts)noun (f)La matrícula del coche estaba cubierta de barro y no se podía leer.The car's license plate was covered in mud and couldn't be read.apertura
opening, grand openingnoun (f)La apertura del nuevo centro comercial atrajo a miles de personas.The opening of the new shopping center attracted thousands of people.santuario
sanctuary, refugenoun (m)Visitamos un santuario de tortugas marinas en la costa.We visited a sea turtle sanctuary on the coast.a mitad de precio
half priceexpressionA fixed commercial phrase used throughout Latin America when advertising discounts. The literal words do give the meaning, but it functions as a fixed chunk learners should recognize instantly in spoken and written advertising contexts.
Este fin de semana la ropa de temporada está a mitad de precio.This weekend seasonal clothing is half price.salirse con la suya
to get away with something, to have one's wayexpressioncolloquialA very common fixed expression across Latin America. The individual words ('salir' + 'suya') do not predict this meaning; a learner parsing it literally would be lost.
Siempre llega tarde al trabajo pero se sale con la suya porque el jefe lo aprecia.He always arrives late to work but gets away with it because the boss likes him.no se perderán nada
you won't miss a thingexpressioncolloquialUsed sarcastically or reassuringly depending on context. The phrase 'perderse algo' meaning 'to miss out on something' is idiomatic; learners often map 'perderse' only to physical getting lost.
Puedes irte temprano; no te perderás nada, la reunión ya casi termina.You can leave early; you won't miss a thing, the meeting is almost over.atajo
shortcutnoun (m)Tomamos un atajo por el parque y llegamos antes.We took a shortcut through the park and arrived earlier.prisionero político
political prisonernoun phrase (m)El periodista fue declarado prisionero político por varios organismos internacionales.The journalist was declared a political prisoner by several international organizations.
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