Fluent Fiction - Italian

A Surprise Spring Soiree: Lorenzo’s Sweet College Serenade


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Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Surprise Spring Soiree: Lorenzo’s Sweet College Serenade
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Story Transcript:

It: Lorenzo cammina nervosamente lungo il corridoio del dormitorio del college.
En: Lorenzo walks nervously down the corridor of the college dormitory.

It: È primavera, e l'aria fuori è fresca e profumata.
En: It is spring, and the air outside is fresh and fragrant.

It: Ma Lorenzo ha un'altra missione.
En: But Lorenzo has another mission.

It: Sta organizzando una festa a sorpresa per i suoi amici, Marco e Giulia.
En: He is organizing a surprise party for his friends, Marco and Giulia.

It: Lorenzo sorride pensando a quanto i suoi amici apprezzeranno la sorpresa.
En: Lorenzo smiles thinking about how much his friends will appreciate the surprise.

It: Hanno lavorato duramente per gli esami e hanno bisogno di una pausa.
En: They have worked hard for their exams and need a break.

It: Nel suo piccolo dormitorio, Lorenzo ha un piano.
En: In his small dorm room, Lorenzo has a plan.

It: Ha nascosto decorazioni pasquali sotto il letto e snack nell'armadio.
En: He has hidden Easter decorations under the bed and snacks in the closet.

It: Uova di cioccolato, coniglietti e ghirlande primaverili sono dappertutto.
En: Chocolate eggs, bunnies, and spring garlands are everywhere.

It: Deve fare shopping per il resto delle cose senza che Marco e Giulia se ne accorgano.
En: He needs to go shopping for the rest of the things without Marco and Giulia noticing.

It: L'ha detto ai vicini di stanza e hanno accettato di aiutare con la logistica.
En: He told the roommate neighbors, and they agreed to help with the logistics.

It: "Devo andare al supermercato," mormora Lorenzo mentre controlla la lista.
En: "I need to go to the supermarket," Lorenzo murmurs while checking the list.

It: Farfugliando tra le monete nella sua tasca, pensa a come riuscire a comprare tutto con il suo piccolo budget.
En: Fumbling through the coins in his pocket, he thinks about how to buy everything with his small budget.

It: "Sarà una festa semplice ma speciale," si convince.
En: "It will be a simple but special party," he convinces himself.

It: Al supermercato, Lorenzo cerca attentamente tra gli scaffali.
En: At the supermarket, Lorenzo carefully searches the shelves.

It: Prende delle patatine, un po' di succo di frutta e alcune candele colorate.
En: He picks up some chips, a bit of fruit juice, and a few colorful candles.

It: Tenta di non spendere troppo.
En: He tries not to spend too much.

It: Ogni oggetto che mette nel carrello rappresenta un passo verso il successo del suo piano.
En: Every item he puts in the cart represents a step towards the success of his plan.

It: Di ritorno nel dormitorio, incontra Marco nel corridoio.
En: Back at the dormitory, he runs into Marco in the hallway.

It: "Ciao, Lorenzo!
En: "Hi, Lorenzo!

It: Cosa hai lì?"
En: What do you have there?"

It: chiede curioso Marco, cercando di sbirciare nel sacchetto.
En: asks Marco curiously, trying to peek into the bag.

It: Lorenzo trattiene il respiro.
En: Lorenzo holds his breath.

It: "Oh, solo spuntini per studiare," risponde, alzando le spalle casualmente.
En: "Oh, just snacks for studying," he responds, shrugging casually.

It: La tensione cresce quella sera, mentre sistemano tutto.
En: The tension rises that evening as they set everything up.

It: Lorenzo posiziona silenziosamente le decorazioni quando sente Giulia passare davanti alla sua porta.
En: Lorenzo quietly places the decorations when he hears Giulia walk past his door.

It: Il cuore gli batte forte, ma continua senza farsi vedere.
En: His heart beats fast, but he continues without being seen.

It: Finalmente arriva il giorno della festa.
En: Finally, the day of the party arrives.

It: Con l'aiuto dei suoi amici del dormitorio, Lorenzo allestisce la stanza comune con ghirlande e coniglietti di peluche.
En: With the help of his dorm friends, Lorenzo decorates the common room with garlands and stuffed bunnies.

It: L'atmosfera è gioiosa e piena di colori.
En: The atmosphere is joyful and full of colors.

It: Quando Marco e Giulia arrivano, sono sorpresi.
En: When Marco and Giulia arrive, they are surprised.

It: "Sorpresa!"
En: "Surprise!"

It: gridano tutti insieme.
En: everyone shouts together.

It: Giulia mette le mani sul viso, meravigliata, mentre Marco ride incredulo.
En: Giulia puts her hands on her face, astonished, while Marco laughs incredulously.

It: "Non ci posso credere, Lorenzo!"
En: "I can't believe it, Lorenzo!"

It: esclamano entrambi.
En: they both exclaim.

It: La tensione degli esami svanisce per un momento, sostituita dalle risate e dai sorrisi.
En: The tension of exams vanishes for a moment, replaced by laughter and smiles.

It: La festa è semplice ma perfetta.
En: The party is simple but perfect.

It: Mentre cantano, ballano e mangiano cioccolato, Lorenzo osserva i suoi amici felici.
En: As they sing, dance, and eat chocolate, Lorenzo watches his happy friends.

It: Si sente grato.
En: He feels grateful.

It: Ha organizzato tutto per loro, e il loro apprezzamento è il miglior regalo che potesse ricevere.
En: He organized everything for them, and their appreciation is the best gift he could receive.

It: Alla fine della serata, Marco e Giulia lo abbracciano fortemente.
En: At the end of the evening, Marco and Giulia hug him tightly.

It: "Grazie, Lorenzo.
En: "Thank you, Lorenzo.

It: Non sai quanto ci serviva questo," dice Giulia.
En: You have no idea how much we needed this," says Giulia.

It: Lorenzo sorride, sapendo di avere fatto qualcosa di speciale per le persone che ama.
En: Lorenzo smiles, knowing he did something special for the people he loves.

It: Il giorno dopo, con energia rinnovata, Marco e Giulia tornano a studiare con un'energia rinnovata e una motivazione che solo una sorpresa così allegra poteva portare.
En: The next day, with renewed energy, Marco and Giulia return to studying with an energy and motivation that only such a cheerful surprise could bring.

It: E Lorenzo, osservandoli, si sente felice e soddisfatto, consapevole di avere fatto un regalo prezioso ai suoi amici.
En: And Lorenzo, watching them, feels happy and satisfied, aware that he gave a precious gift to his friends.


Vocabulary Words:
  • the corridor: il corridoio
  • nervously: nervosamente
  • the dormitory: il dormitorio
  • fragrant: profumata
  • the mission: la missione
  • the surprise party: la festa a sorpresa
  • the exams: gli esami
  • the break: la pausa
  • the Easter decorations: le decorazioni pasquali
  • the closet: l'armadio
  • the chocolate eggs: le uova di cioccolato
  • the bunnies: i coniglietti
  • the garlands: le ghirlande
  • the supermarket: il supermercato
  • the coins: le monete
  • the budget: il budget
  • to fumble: farfugliare
  • the shelves: gli scaffali
  • the chips: le patatine
  • the fruit juice: il succo di frutta
  • the candles: le candele
  • the cart: il carrello
  • casually: casualmente
  • the tension: la tensione
  • the heart: il cuore
  • the common room: la stanza comune
  • astonished: meravigliata
  • incredulously: incredulo
  • to vanish: svanire
  • to hug: abbracciare
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