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Season 7 · Episode 23
Much Apu About Nothing
B1LatAm dubRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow
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on Disney PlusWhen Mayor Quimby uses immigrants as a political scapegoat, the Simpsons discover that Apu is an illegal immigrant.
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propuesta
proposition, ballot measure, proposalnoun (f)La propuesta fue rechazada por la mayoría de los votantes.The proposition was rejected by the majority of voters.inmigrante
immigrantnoun (m/f)Muchos inmigrantes llegaron a esta ciudad buscando mejores oportunidades.Many immigrants came to this city looking for better opportunities.deportar
to deportverbEl gobierno anunció que va a deportar a quienes no tengan documentos válidos.The government announced it will deport those who don't have valid documents.impuesto
taxnoun (m)El nuevo impuesto municipal causó protestas en todo el barrio.The new municipal tax caused protests throughout the neighborhood.votar
to voteverbEste año voy a votar por primera vez en las elecciones municipales.This year I'm going to vote for the first time in the municipal elections.ciudadanía
citizenshipnoun (f)Ella estudió mucho para pasar el examen de ciudadanía.She studied a lot to pass the citizenship exam.visa
visanoun (f)Su visa de estudiante venció hace seis meses y no la renovó.His student visa expired six months ago and he didn't renew it.a ver
let's see, come on, now then (discourse filler signaling a shift or mild challenge)expressioncolloquialExtremely common in Latin American Spanish speech. Depending on intonation, it can signal impatience, an invitation to demonstrate something, or a transition in conversation. Looks like 'to see' but functions as a discourse marker.
A ver, explícame otra vez cómo funciona eso.Okay then, explain to me again how that works.latoso
annoying, a pain, bothersomeexpressioncolloquialCommon in Latin American Spanish to describe someone or something tiresome or persistently irritating. Softer than 'molesto' in everyday use and often used with mild affection or exasperation.
Mi hermanito es muy latoso cuando no quiere dormirse.My little brother is really annoying when he doesn't want to sleep.dar por sentado
to take for grantedexpressionFixed verbal phrase. 'Dar algo por sentado' means to assume something is guaranteed or to not appreciate its value. Widely used across Latin America.
No deberías dar por sentado el cariño de tu familia.You shouldn't take your family's affection for granted.
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