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Just right for youB2MexicanRelaxed dialogueRelaxed: slower, easier to follow
MexicanFilm · 2018 · Drama · 2h 15m
In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.
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This film adds 27 words to your vocabulary
Distinct words and expressions, to study before, during or after.
Words you’ll meet in this film
señorama'am; mistress of the household; respectful address for a married or older woman
noun (f)Essential
La señora me pidió que planchara las camisas antes del mediodía.The lady of the house asked me to iron the shirts before noon.
encargopregnancy (euphemistic, Mexican colloquial); also: errand, order
noun (m)Essential
Mi vecina ya no pudo ir al trabajo porque está con encargo.My neighbor couldn't go to work anymore because she's expecting.
corrientecurrent (water or air); also: common, low-class (adj)
noun (f)Essential
Cuando eres principiante, la corriente del río puede ser muy peligrosa.When you're a beginner, the river current can be very dangerous.
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dar razónto give a sign of life, to get in touch, to be reachable
Essential
Llevas tres días sin dar razón, ¿qué te pasó?You've gone three days without a word. What happened to you?
patronafemale employer, mistress (in the context of domestic service)
noun (f)Essential
La patrona le dio el día libre para que fuera al médico.The employer gave her the day off so she could go to the doctor.
manifestaciónprotest, demonstration, march
noun (f)Essential
Hubo una manifestación de estudiantes frente al palacio de gobierno.There was a student demonstration in front of the government palace.
reposorest, bed rest (often prescribed medically)
noun (m)Essential
El doctor le recetó reposo absoluto durante las primeras semanas del embarazo.The doctor prescribed complete bed rest during the first weeks of pregnancy.
chamacokid, boy, young person
noun (m)
Ese chamaco no para de correr por todo el pasillo.That kid won't stop running all through the hallway.
