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Friends: "El de la Clase de Actuación de Joey"

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In Friends: "The One With Joey's Acting Class," Joey hilariously attempts to teach an acting class, showcasing his unique (and somewhat misguided) approach to the art. His lessons include loud, over-the-top performances, and an improv of "Squirrel Man" that leaves his students and friends in fits of laughter. As Joey tries to impress his students with dramatic flair, his lack of acting technique becomes painfully obvious, prompting mocking laughter from Monica and Rachel, who can't resist the spectacle. Despite his mistakes, Joey remains steadfast in his belief that his method of acting—stronger and more dramatic—is the way to go. This episode is a comedic look at Joey's attempt to pass on his "acting wisdom," creating a fun and light moment in the series.

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entrecierra / entɾeˈθjera /verb

to partially close one's eyes

Joey entrecierra los ojos hacia Kyle.

Joey squints his eyes at Kyle.

entornar los ojosbizcar

combatiendo / kombaˈtjendo /verb

fighting

¡estoy combatiendo el crimen como Squirrel Man!

I am fighting crime as Squirrel Man!

luchar contrapelear contrahacer frente a

inusual / i.nuˈswal /adjective

unusual

Sarah, estás comprando algo… inusual.

Sarah, you're buying something... unusual.

agita / a ˈxi ta /verb

to move something back and forth or up and down

Joey inmediatamente agita sus brazos para detenerlos.

Joey immediately waves his arms to stop them.

moversacudirhacer señas

cajero / kaˈxeɾo /noun

cashier

Kyle, eres el cajero.

Kyle, you are the cashier.

la cajerael dependientela línea de cajas

el traje / el ˈtɾaxe /noun

suit

¿Un traje de ardilla?

A squirrel suit?

acercan / a ˈθeɾ.kan /verb

to approach or come nearer

Monica y Rachel se acercan a Joey.

Monica and Rachel approach Joey.

aproximarsearrimarsevenir hacia

charlando / tʃaɾˈlando /verb

engaging in casual conversation

Aún riendo y charlando sobre Squirrel Man.

Still laughing and chatting about Squirrel Man.

conversarplaticartener una charla

intentar / in.tenˈtaɾ /verb

try

Eh, ¿podemos intentar algo menos… de superhéroes?

Hey, can we try something less... superhero-y?

probaresforzarse

luego / ˈlwe.ɣo /adverb

then

Escanea a los estudiantes, luego señala a Sarah y Kyle.

He scans the students, then points at Sarah and Kyle.

despuésposteriormentea continuación

aplaudiendo / a.plau̯ˈðjen̪.do /verb

applauding

Monica y Rachel estallan en risas, aplaudiendo burlonamente.

Monica and Rachel burst into laughter, applauding mockingly.

cuestionando / kwes.tjoˈnan.do /verb

questioning

Eh, Joey, creo que la línea debería ser más reflexiva, como si estuvieras cuestionando la vida y la muerte, no gritándole a alguien.

Hey, Joey, I think the line should be more thoughtful, like you're questioning life and death, not yelling at someone.

interrogandodudando deponiendo en tela de juicio

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