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Season 7 · Episode 13
Two Bad Neighbors
B1LatAm dubRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow
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on Disney PlusHomer resents being upstaged when former president George Bush moves into the neighborhood. After Bush spanks Bart, an all-out prank war ensues.
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vecindario
neighborhoodnoun (m)Crecí en un vecindario con muchos árboles y parques.I grew up in a neighborhood with lots of trees and parks.disculparse
to apologizeverbDespués de la discusión, él se disculpó con su compañero.After the argument, he apologized to his coworker.venta vecinal
neighborhood garage sale / block salenoun phrase (f)Organizamos una venta vecinal para donar lo recaudado a la escuela.We organized a neighborhood sale to donate the proceeds to the school.mudarse
to move (to a new home)verbLa familia decidió mudarse a una ciudad más tranquila.The family decided to move to a quieter city.pez gordo
big shot, important person, VIPexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'fat fish.' Used to refer to someone with wealth, power, or social status, often with a tone of mild sarcasm or resentment.
Al evento solo invitaron a los peces gordos de la industria.Only the big shots from the industry were invited to the event.propaganda
flyer, leaflet, promotional materialnoun (f)Me dejaron propaganda de una pizzería debajo de la puerta.They left a pizzeria flyer under my door.tozudo
stubborn, pigheadedadjectiveEs tan tozudo que nunca cambia de opinión aunque tenga razón el otro.He is so stubborn that he never changes his mind even when the other person is right.alardear
to show off, to boastverbLe gusta alardear de sus viajes frente a los amigos.He likes to show off about his trips in front of friends.la gota que colmó el vaso
the last straw, the straw that broke the camel's backexpressionLiterally 'the drop that filled the glass.' A fixed expression used when a final small incident causes someone to reach their limit after a series of frustrations. Very common across Latin American Spanish.
Llegó tarde por quinta vez y eso fue la gota que colmó el vaso para su jefa.He arrived late for the fifth time and that was the last straw for his boss.empezar con el pie izquierdo
to get off on the wrong footexpressioncolloquialA fixed idiomatic phrase meaning to begin a relationship, project, or situation badly. The 'left foot' carries a cultural connotation of bad luck or awkwardness.
Empezaron con el pie izquierdo y tardaron meses en volver a hablarse.They got off on the wrong foot and it took months before they spoke again.
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