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Scene illustrating a Spain Spanish-language la casa de papel (tv show) conversation

Key Phrases

detención ilegal

illegal detention

garantías de derecho

rights guarantees

símbolo de resistencia

symbol of the resistance

Skills You'll Learn

Expressing solidarity

Expresar solidaridad

Demanding justice

Exigir justicia

Political awareness

Conciencia política

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

📜

Este mensaje...

eh-steh meh-sa-heh

This message...

💬 Notice the use of 'este' which is used for masculine and singular nouns. It's similar to 'this' in English.

🇪🇸 In Spanish, 'mensaje' refers to any message, including verbal, written, or digital.

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Es para los que

ehs pah-rah lohs keh

Is for those who

💬 'Los que' is a way to refer to people indirectly. It literally translates to 'those who'.

🇪🇸 In Spanish culture, indirect speech is commonly used to address groups respectfully.

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Sentís esta máscara

sen-tees eh-stah mahs-kah-rah

Feel this mask

💬 The use of 'sentís' is common in Argentina and Uruguay, while in Spain you'd use 'sentís' for the second person plural, informal.

🇪🇸 The mask is an iconic symbol in 'La Casa de Papel', representing rebellion and anonymity.

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Como un símbolo

koh-moh oon seem-boh-loh

As a symbol

💬 'Como' can mean 'as' or 'like', making it versatile for comparisons.

🇪🇸 Symbols like masks often hold deep meaning in Spanish-speaking cultures, representing values and shared identity.

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De resistencia

deh reh-sees-ten-see-ah

Of resistance

💬 'Resistencia' means resistance, often used in political contexts.

🇪🇸 Resistance has historical significance in Spain, from the Spanish Civil War to modern movements.

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...es para los que sentís esta máscara como un símbolo de resistencia:

ehs pah-rah lohs keh sen-tees eh-stah mahs-kah-rah koh-moh oon seem-boh-loh deh reh-sees-ten-see-ah

Goes to all of you who believe that this mask is a symbol of the resistance.

🇪🇸 This phrase captures the essence of rebellion central to 'La Casa de Papel'.

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Os necesitamos.

ohs neh-seh-see-tah-mohs

We need you.

💬 'Os' is used in Spain for the second person plural. In Latin America, 'los' or 'las' would be used.

🇪🇸 The inclusive language highlights the collective effort in the show.

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El Estado nos ha declarado la guerra.

el es-ta-do nos a de-cla-ra-do la ghe-rra

The State has declared war against us.

💬 Notice the past participle use: 'ha declarado'. This tense is similar to English's present perfect.

🇪🇸 Conflicts with authority are a recurring theme in Spanish fiction.

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Una guerra sucia.

oo-nah geh-rrah soo-syah

A dirty war.

💬 'Sucia' means dirty. Used metaphorically to describe an unfair fight.

🇪🇸 This phrase is charged with meaning, often referencing underhanded tactics.

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