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La Casa de Papel (TV show): Professors speech S02E01
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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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →...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'.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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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