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Season 1 · Episode 41
Habla Si Puedes
B1ArgentineFast 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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compromiso
engagement (to be married); commitment; obligationnoun (m)Anunciaron su compromiso en una cena íntima con la familia.They announced their engagement at an intimate family dinner.escenografía
set, stage design, scenerynoun (f)La escenografía del musical era tan elaborada que tardaron tres semanas en montarla.The musical's set was so elaborate that it took three weeks to put together.función
performance, show (theatre/cinema)noun (f)La función de esta tarde está agotada, pero quedan entradas para la del domingo.This afternoon's performance is sold out, but there are still tickets for Sunday's.renuncia
resignationnoun (f)Presentó su renuncia después de diez años trabajando en la misma empresa.She handed in her resignation after ten years working at the same company.arresto domiciliario
house arrestnoun phrase (m)El juez lo condenó a seis meses de arresto domiciliario en lugar de prisión.The judge sentenced him to six months of house arrest instead of prison.zafar
to get off the hook, to wriggle out of a situationexpressioncolloquialVery common in everyday speech. Conveys that someone narrowly avoided a bad consequence or escaped responsibility. Often carries a slightly lucky or cunning connotation.
Por suerte zafé del examen oral porque el profesor tuvo que salir de urgencia.Luckily I got out of the oral exam because the teacher had to leave in a hurry.bochorno
embarrassing mess, shameful spectacleexpressioncolloquialLiterally means oppressive heat or blush, but colloquially it describes a situation that is embarrassing or deeply awkward for those involved or watching.
Lo que ocurrió en la reunión de vecinos fue un bochorno: todos gritando a la vez.What happened at the residents' meeting was an embarrassing mess: everyone shouting at the same time.serruchar el piso
to undermine someone, to stab someone in the backexpressioncolloquialLiterally 'to saw the floor from under someone'. Describes deliberately undermining a person's position, reputation, or opportunity, typically behind their back.
Su compañero de trabajo le serruchó el piso para quedarse con el ascenso.His colleague stabbed him in the back to get the promotion for himself.protagonizar
to star in, to play the lead inverbMaría va a protagonizar la obra de teatro del colegio este fin de semana.María is going to star in the school play this weekend.
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