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Season 8 · Episode 23
Homer's Enemy
B1LatAm dubRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow
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on Disney PlusA hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.
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Grimey
Grimey (affectionate-mocking nickname formed by adding -y to a surname)expressioncolloquialIn Latin American Spanish informal speech, adding an English-style -y or -ie to a name or surname is a way of giving someone a casual, slightly teasing nickname. The person on the receiving end in the episode reacts with irritation each time, highlighting that such nicknames can feel dismissive or condescending when used without consent.
En la oficina todos le decían 'Roby' para molestarlo, pero a él no le gustaba nada.Everyone at the office called him 'Roby' to tease him, but he didn't like it at all.planta nuclear
nuclear power plantnoun phrase (f)La planta nuclear genera electricidad para toda la región.The nuclear power plant generates electricity for the entire region.maqueta
scale model, mock-upnoun (f)Los estudiantes construyeron una maqueta del sistema solar con materiales reciclados.The students built a scale model of the solar system with recycled materials.adversidad
adversity, hardshipnoun (f)Ella superó muchas adversidades antes de llegar a donde está hoy.She overcame many hardships before getting to where she is today.diploma
diploma, degree certificatenoun (m)Después de cinco años de estudio, por fin recibió su diploma.After five years of study, he finally received his diploma.hacerse solo
to be self-made, to have pulled oneself up without helpexpressionThe phrase describes someone who achieved success entirely through their own effort, without family money, connections, or formal support. It carries strong positive connotations of individual effort and resilience in Latin American Spanish.
Mi abuelo llegó al país sin nada y se hizo solo; ahora tiene tres negocios.My grandfather arrived in the country with nothing and made himself on his own; now he has three businesses.inspector de seguridad
safety inspectornoun phrase (m)El inspector de seguridad revisó cada piso del edificio antes de dar el visto bueno.The safety inspector checked every floor of the building before giving the all-clear.luchador
fighter, determined person, hard workernoun / adjective (m)Es una luchadora que nunca se rinde ante los obstáculos.She is a fighter who never gives up when faced with obstacles.
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