Fluent Fiction - Italian

A Halloween Mural: Shyness Meets Bravery in Roma's Festive Halls


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Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Halloween Mural: Shyness Meets Bravery in Roma's Festive Halls
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It: Luca respirava l'aria frizzante dell'autunno mentre camminava attraverso i corridoi della sua scuola superiore a Roma.
En: Luca breathed the crisp autumn air as he walked through the corridors of his high school in Roma.

It: Le foglie arancioni e dorate decoravano gli alberi del cortile, e l'intero edificio era animato dall'eccitazione per il festival di Halloween imminente.
En: The orange and golden leaves adorned the trees in the courtyard, and the whole building was animated with excitement for the upcoming Halloween festival.

It: Luca era un artista talentuoso, ma la sua timidezza lo teneva in disparte.
En: Luca was a talented artist, but his shyness kept him on the sidelines.

It: Questi giorni li trascorreva in silenzio, con in mente un progetto segreto.
En: These days he spent in silence, with a secret project in mind.

It: Elena, la responsabile del comitato del festival, era invece una figura vivace e carismatica.
En: Elena, the head of the festival committee, was a lively and charismatic figure.

It: Amava l'energia delle persone e organizzare eventi.
En: She loved the energy of people and organizing events.

It: Voleva che questo festival di Halloween fosse il migliore della scuola.
En: She wanted this Halloween festival to be the best in the school.

It: "Voglio che tutti partecipino," diceva spesso, "anche Luca."
En: "I want everyone to participate," she often said, "including Luca."

It: Cercava sempre modi per coinvolgere gli studenti, ma Luca, non facilmente raggiungibile, sfuggiva alle sue proposte.
En: She always looked for ways to involve students, but Luca, not easily reachable, escaped her proposals.

It: Un pomeriggio, nel silenzio della scuola ormai vuota, Luca si procurava vernici e pennelli, dirigendosi verso il muro esterno del gymnasium.
En: One afternoon, in the silence of the now-empty school, Luca gathered paints and brushes, heading towards the outer wall of the gymnasium.

It: Quel muro spoglio sarebbe diventato la sua tela.
En: That bare wall would become his canvas.

It: Con attenzione, iniziò a disegnare: un paesaggio autunnale con zucche, foglie svolazzanti e cieli serali dai toni profondi.
En: Carefully, he began to draw: an autumn landscape with pumpkins, fluttering leaves, and evening skies with deep tones.

It: Era il suo modo di partecipare al festival senza dover affrontare gli occhi di tutti.
En: It was his way of participating in the festival without facing everyone's eyes.

It: Intanto, Elena, immersa nei preparativi, decise di controllare il lavoro nell'area artistica dopo la scuola.
En: Meanwhile, Elena, immersed in preparations, decided to check the work in the art area after school.

It: Sapeva che molti studenti lavoravano ai loro progetti e voleva assicurarsi che tutto fosse pronto.
En: She knew that many students were working on their projects and wanted to make sure everything was ready.

It: Ma non si aspettava di trovare Luca lì, pennello in mano, completamente assorto nel suo capolavoro.
En: But she did not expect to find Luca there, brush in hand, completely absorbed in his masterpiece.

It: "Wow, questo è... straordinario," disse Elena con sincero stupore.
En: "Wow, this is... extraordinary," Elena said with sincere amazement.

It: Luca si girò di scatto, arrossendo per l'imbarazzo di essere stato scoperto.
En: Luca turned quickly, blushing with the embarrassment of being discovered.

It: "Non volevo disturbarti," continuò Elena, "ma tutti dovrebbero vedere questa meraviglia."
En: "I didn't mean to disturb you," Elena continued, "but everyone should see this wonder."

It: Luca esitò, guardando le sue scarpe.
En: Luca hesitated, looking at his shoes.

It: "Non sono sicuro... è solo un hobby."
En: "I'm not sure... it's just a hobby."

It: Ma Elena non si arrese facilmente.
En: But Elena did not give up easily.

It: "Luca, questo festival è per tutti noi.
En: "Luca, this festival is for all of us.

It: Il tuo murale può ispirare altre persone.
En: Your mural can inspire other people.

It: Dovresti esserne fiero."
En: You should be proud of it."

It: Le sue parole colpirono Luca.
En: Her words struck Luca.

It: Non era mai stato bravo a mostrarsi, ma Elena aveva ragione.
En: He had never been good at showing himself, but Elena was right.

It: Forse era tempo di cambiare.
En: Perhaps it was time for a change.

It: Quando arrivò il giorno del festival, il campus era colmo di studenti in costumi di Halloween, ridendo e godendosi le attività.
En: When the day of the festival arrived, the campus was full of students in Halloween costumes, laughing and enjoying the activities.

It: Il murale di Luca, ormai completato e svelato, catturava l'attenzione di tutti.
En: Luca's mural, now completed and unveiled, captured everyone's attention.

It: Ricevette complimenti entusiasti dagli studenti e persino dagli insegnanti.
En: He received enthusiastic compliments from students and even teachers.

It: Alla fine del festival, Luca si sentì diverso.
En: At the end of the festival, Luca felt different.

It: Era ancora timido, ma la fiducia che aveva guadagnato esponendo il suo lavoro lo rese più aperto verso gli altri.
En: He was still shy, but the confidence he had gained by showcasing his work made him more open towards others.

It: Elena, guardandolo ridere e parlare con gli altri, capì quanto fosse importante ascoltare e comprendere gli individui oltre la sua passione per l'organizzazione.
En: Elena, watching him laugh and talk with others, realized how important it was to listen to and understand individuals beyond her passion for organization.

It: Autunno si portava via le foglie, ma lasciava Luca ed Elena cambiati, pronti a nuove esperienze e amicizie.
En: Autumn carried away the leaves, but left Luca and Elena changed, ready for new experiences and friendships.

It: Un semplice festival di Halloween aveva trasformato le loro vite, unendo talenti nascosti e guidando nuove amicizie.
En: A simple Halloween festival had transformed their lives, uniting hidden talents and leading to new friendships.


Vocabulary Words:
  • the autumn: l'autunno
  • the corridors: i corridoi
  • the courtyard: il cortile
  • the building: l'edificio
  • the excitement: l'eccitazione
  • the festival: il festival
  • the shyness: la timidezza
  • the sidelines: in disparte
  • the silence: il silenzio
  • the project: il progetto
  • the head: la responsabile
  • the committee: il comitato
  • the figure: la figura
  • the energy: l'energia
  • the students: gli studenti
  • the proposal: la proposta
  • the brushes: i pennelli
  • the wall: il muro
  • the canvas: la tela
  • the landscape: il paesaggio
  • the pumpkins: le zucche
  • the skies: i cieli
  • the masterpiece: il capolavoro
  • the amazement: lo stupore
  • the wonder: la meraviglia
  • the hobby: l'hobby
  • the mural: il murale
  • the confidence: la fiducia
  • the experiences: le esperienze
  • the talents: i talenti
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