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Rafael T. - La Cultura Maya - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

Guatemala

In Guatemala, people of Mayan descent not only retain various native forms of dress, but they also speak dialects of the Mayan language, a language many people wrongly presume to be long lost to history. Rafael treats us to some examples of words and phrases in this language, and also explains some of the particulars of traditional dress.

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Caption 41 [es]: Si yo saludo a mi papá o saludo a mi mamá y le digo:
Caption 41 [en]: If I greet my dad or greet my mom and I say: [Mayan words]

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Felipe Calderón - Publicidad - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

Mexico

Does Felipe Calderón love his children? We are quite sure that he does. If this promotional video for the possible heir to fellow PANista Vicente Foxe seems to you to have a “North of the border” slickness, it may not be simply coincidental.

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Caption 16 [es]: Felipe es un... muy buen papá.
Caption 16 [en]: Felipe is a... very good father.

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Felipe Calderón - Publicidad - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

Mexico

Felipe Calderón is running for president of Mexico as the candidate of PAN, Partido Acción Nacional. “The National Action Party” is also the party of Mexico’s current president, Vicente Fox. Felipe’s campaign slogan? Para que Vivamos Mejor, “So we can live better.” We know there must a word play parody of this phrase, but we haven’t found it yet!

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Caption 31 [es]: Tuve un gran maestro que fue mi papá...
Caption 31 [en]: I had a great teacher who was my dad...

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Si*Sé - EPK

Difficulty: Beginner

Dominican Republic

Si*Sé brings together musical languages such as hip-hop, funk, rock, jazz and even classical violin. Singer Carol C, who grew up in a Spanish language household within an English language city, adds bilingual vocals that pull together the group’s electrifying sound.

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Caption 59 [es]: y yo no entiendo ni papa... pero...
Caption 59 [en]: and I don't understand a word... but...

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Javier García - EPK - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

Argentina, Spain

¿Quién es Javier García? With his producer (and two-time Academy Award winner) Gustavo Santaolalla, Javier Garcia talks about his roots and influences. Also, we learn about some noted musicians who contributed to the album 13, including the great trumpet player, Arturo Sandoval.

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Caption 33 [es]: Creo que es muy importante saber, bueno, que su papá era... cubano
Caption 33 [en]: I think it is very important to know, well, that his dad was... Cuban

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Javier García - La Rumba

Difficulty: Beginner

Spain

Javier Garcia was born in Madrid to a Cuban father and spent his earliest years in Spain before heading to boarding school in Ireland (from whence his mother comes), finishing high school in Miami after the age of 16. So what kind of Spanish accent does he have? Well, by his own admission, something of a Cuban one when he sings, a kind of a Spanish one when he talks… (we called him and asked!)

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Caption 28 [es]: Oye, sana, sana papá, sana
Caption 28 [en]: Listen, it heals, it heals dad, it heals

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Disputas - La Extraña Dama - Part 9

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Argentina

Viewer Discretion Advised

The meaning of fascista is self-evident, but Southern Cone countries also use facho. Balas, of course, are “bullets” but in some countries also have the alternately slang meaning of “homosexuals” or “gays.” Balas and Fachos are, evidently, also the names of tv shows in which Majo and Gloria’s young client stars.

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Caption 70 [es]: Veni, soy tu papá, oh no... ¿eh?
Caption 70 [en]: Come, I'm your father, or not... eh?

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Muñeca Brava - 1 Piloto - Part 9

Difficulty: Intermediate

Argentina

It seems the brother-in-law is having an affair with the cook’s daughter, who is trying to get him to help her out of her maid’s uniform, and not only during the wee hours of the morning. But it doesn’t seem like el patrón is in the mood to be doing any favors for his wife’s brother, does it now?

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Caption 27 [es]: Hola. -¿Papá, no dormiste anoche acá?
Caption 27 [en]: Hello. -Dad, didn't you sleep here last night?

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Molotov - Hit Me

Difficulty: Intermediate

Mexico

Molotov brings us another inspired video that doubles as a lesson in modern Mexico: PAN, PRI, PRD, and el bono sexenal! By the way, do you know why Rudy Giuliani’s image appears so often in Molotov videos?

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Caption 25 [es]: Lo que quieras quejarte con papa gobierno
Caption 25 [en]: Whatever you want, complain to father government

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La Mala Rodriguez - La Niña

Difficulty: Intermediate

Spain

Viewer Discretion Advised

María “La Mala” Rodríquez’ latest effort has taken Spain by storm. The record, says María, is called Alevosía because “Lo he hecho a tiro hecho, sobre seguro y no hay fallos. Lo he hecho queriendo.” YaTv.com calls her “the most courageous voice” of Spanish rap today.

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Caption 2 [es]: De ella se decía que quería vender droga como su papá
Caption 2 [en]: They said she wanted to sell drugs like her dad.

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Verano Eterno - Fiesta Grande - Part 7

Difficulty: Intermediate

Argentina

Totally ignorant of Jose’s longing for him, Mani (“el soñador”) is having his own private chat with Juan (who’s motto is: “quizás signifca sí”). It’s Clara, not Jose, who’s on Mani’s mind. Franco is thrilled with the job Violeta is doing, but tension is in the air when a cunning rubia enters the scene.

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Caption 8 [es]: Sí. Hacele caso a papá.
Caption 8 [en]: Yes. Listen to dad.

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Biografía - Natalia Oreiro - Part 4

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Uruguay

Natalia was quickly growing up. Like most teens, she was anxious to explore the world. At thirteen she began to go out dancing with her best friend, Rosa. Ivan, the high school hunk, was to become her first love.

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Caption 26 [es]: pero que papá y mamá me llevaran y me trajeran.
Caption 26 [en]: but provided dad and mom would take me and bring me back.

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Biografía - Natalia Oreiro - Part 3

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Uruguay

Natalia reflects on her first real experiences with acting and modeling. As a young girl she was drawn to the stage, performing in many of her high school’s chorus and theatrical productions. Her mature stage presence and passion for the art soon landed her a number of roles in paid advertisements. She was well on her way to becoming a star.

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Caption 42 [es]: Dice: papá tal y tal y tal cosa...
Caption 42 [en]: She says: dad, this and this and that thing... [related to the modeling]

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Biografía - Natalia Oreiro - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

Uruguay

Though Natalia Oreiro may seem to have it all—talent, beauty, brains, personality and success—she wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her family suffered economically, and moved many times trying to better their situation. This was a bit unsettling for little Natalia, and perhaps contributed to her being a handful for her primary school teachers.

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Caption 15 [es]: Bueno, mi papá se quedó sin trabajo
Caption 15 [en]: Well, my dad lost his job

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Muñeca Brava - 1 Piloto - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

Argentina

The house is called “La Soledad”, which might be fitting enough for some of the souls who dwell within it. Grandma hasn’t left her room in years, nor is she on the best of terms with her son, the patriarch of the house. He, in turn, is no longer exactly enamored with his wife, nor sympathetic to her weakness for the bottle. The fun is just beginning…

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Caption 17 [es]: Papá, necesito... -Qué papá, ni papá... un cuerno.
Caption 17 [en]: Dad, I need... -Dad, Dad nothing... screw off.

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