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Season 1 · Episode 29
Una desilusión, una canción
B2ArgentineFast dialogueFast: quicker, harder to follow· 45 min
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Argentineon Disney PlusA musically-talented teenager returns to her native Buenos Aires after living in Europe.
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espectáculo
show, performance, productionnoun (m)El espectáculo de fin de año estuvo increíble.The end-of-year show was incredible.audicionar
to auditionverbMañana voy a audicionar para el papel principal de la obra.Tomorrow I'm going to audition for the lead role in the play.a ver
let's see, come on, okay thenexpressioncolloquialExtremely common Argentine filler/discourse marker. Depending on tone, it can signal curiosity, skepticism, or an invitation to proceed. Not directly equivalent to a single English phrase.
A ver, contame qué pasó desde el principio.Okay then, tell me what happened from the beginning.fianza
bail (legal), bondnoun (f)El abogado pagó la fianza para que saliera de la cárcel.The lawyer paid the bail so he could get out of jail.protagonista
lead, main character, protagonistnoun (m/f)Ella consiguió el papel de protagonista después de mucho esfuerzo.She got the lead role after a lot of effort.rol
role, partnoun (m)Cada actor tiene que preparar su rol antes del ensayo.Each actor has to prepare their role before rehearsal.recaudar fondos
to raise funds, to fundraiseverbal phraseEl colegio organizó una rifa para recaudar fondos para el viaje.The school organized a raffle to raise funds for the trip.tomarse el pelo
to pull someone's leg, to mess with someoneexpressioncolloquialUsed when someone thinks they are being deceived or teased. The reflexive construction 'tomarte el pelo' is very common in Argentine speech.
¿Me estás tomando el pelo o en serio creés eso?Are you pulling my leg or do you actually believe that?¡será posible!
can you believe it!, unbelievable!, of all things!expressioncolloquialExclamation of outrage or disbelief. Strongly emotional, often used dramatically to express indignation. Very characteristic of Argentine expressive speech.
¡Será posible que otra vez llegaste tarde!Can you believe it, you're late again!garante
guarantor, co-signernoun (m/f)Para alquilar el departamento necesitás un garante.To rent the apartment you need a guarantor.al grano
get to the pointexpressioncolloquialUsed to tell someone to stop beating around the bush and say what they mean. Common in everyday speech across all ages.
Basta de rodeos, andá al grano.Enough beating around the bush, get to the point.
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