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Solo en Casa

John Hughes

Home Alone is a heartwarming and comedic story about an eight-year-old boy, Kevin, who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation. Initially relishing his newfound freedom, Kevin soon faces the challenge of defending his home from two burglars, Harry and Marv. Using his creativity and ingenuity, Kevin sets clever traps that fool the clumsy burglars. As he learns to navigate independence, he also comes to appreciate the importance of family. The story blends humor, suspense, and emotion, with a touching subplot about Kevin’s neighbor, Old Man Marley, who reconciles with his estranged family, reinforcing the themes of connection and forgiveness, making it a timeless holiday classic.

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lidiar / liˈðjaɾ /verb

deal

Debe enfrentar desafíos cotidianos como hacer las compras y lidiar con la aterradora caldera en el sótano.

He has to face everyday challenges like shopping and deal with the terrifying boiler in the basement.

afrontarmanejarresolver

siente / ˈsjente /verb

feels

Sin reglas que seguir, Kevin siente un subidón de independencia.

Without rules to follow, Kevin feels a surge of independence.

experimentarpercibir

la caldera / la βoˈldeɾa /noun

boiler

miedo al sótano y su ominosa caldera.

fear of the basement and its ominous boiler.

calentadorhorno

chatarra / ˈkomida tʃaˈtara /noun

junk

comer comida chatarra

eat junk food

comida basura

mientras / ˈmjentɾas /adverb

while

La historia comienza con una casa caótica mientras la familia se prepara para unas vacaciones de Navidad.

The story begins with a chaotic house while the family prepares for a Christmas vacation.

duranteal mismo tiempo

estalla / esˈtaʝa /verb

explodes

En un ataque de ira, Kevin estalla.

In a fit of rage, Kevin explodes.

el ajetreo / el aˈxe.tɾe.o /noun

hustle and bustle

En medio del ajetreo, su naturaleza traviesa lo lleva a regaños frecuentes.

In the middle of the hustle and bustle, his mischievous nature leads him to frequent scolding.

bulliciocorreteobarullo

apresuran / aˈpɾesuɾan /verb

hurry

los McCallister se apresuran a subirse a los autobuses.

the McCallisters hurry to board the airport buses.

apurarsedarse prisa

la autosuficiencia / la ˌawtosufiˈθjenθja /noun

self-sufficiency

aprende importantes lecciones sobre la autosuficiencia.

he learns important lessons about self-sufficiency.

independenciaautonomía

constantemente / konstãnˈtemẽnte /adverb

constantly

Un niño de ocho años se siente constantemente opacado por sus hermanos mayores y primos.

An eight-year-old boy feels constantly overshadowed by his older siblings and cousins.

continuamentesiemprepermanentemente

desafiante / desaˈfjan.te /adjective

challenging

se convierte en algo más desafiante

it quickly becomes something more challenging

difícilretador

mandones / ˈbɔsi /noun

bossy

Ya no hay hermanos mandones.

There are no bossy brothers anymore.

autoritariodominante

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