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Learn Spanish with Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time · Dibu Martínez: El pibe que ataja el tiempo
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ArgentineFilm · 2026 · Animation · 1h 17m
Emiliano, a dreamy boy from Mar del Plata, became the 'Dibu' we all know today, one of the great heroes of Argentine football. Written by Hernán Casciari and directed by Gustavo Cova, it tells the story of this kid who discovers h...
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This film adds 24 words to your vocabulary
Distinct words and expressions, to study before, during or after.
Words you’ll meet in this film
atajarto save (a shot), to stop (a ball) — goalkeeper-specific
verbEssential
El arquero atajó tres penales y su equipo pasó a la final.The goalkeeper saved three penalties and his team advanced to the final.
arquerogoalkeeper
noun (m)Essential
El arquero del club fue elegido el mejor de la temporada.The club's goalkeeper was chosen as the best of the season.
arcogoal (the structure on the pitch), also used for the goalkeeper's position
noun (m)Essential
La pelota pegó en el palo y no entró al arco.The ball hit the post and didn't go into the goal.
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selecciónnational team (short for selección nacional)
noun (f)Essential
Jugar para la selección es el sueño de cualquier futbolista argentino.Playing for the national team is the dream of every Argentine footballer.
pensiónyouth residence, boarding house (where young players live when they join a club academy far from home)
noun (f)Essential
Cuando tenía quince años se fue a vivir a la pensión del club, lejos de su familia.When he was fifteen he went to live in the club's residence, far from his family.
préstamoloan (in football, a temporary transfer of a player to another club)
noun (m)Essential
El jugador pasó dos años a préstamo en equipos del interior antes de volver al club.The player spent two years on loan at clubs in the interior before returning to the club.
pibekid, young guy
Essential
El pibe del barrio empezó a jugar al fútbol a los cinco años y nunca paró.The kid from the neighbourhood started playing football at five years old and never stopped.
bancarseto put up with something, to endure, to handle a tough situation
Essential
Se bancó dos años sin jugar antes de que le dieran una oportunidad real.He put up with two years without playing before they gave him a real opportunity.
