Fluent Fiction - Catalan

Barcelona's Floating Gardens: A New Oasis in the Gothic Quarter


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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Floating Gardens: A New Oasis in the Gothic Quarter
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Ca: Al cor del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona, Montserrat caminarà amb pas lleuger.
En: In the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Montserrat will walk with a swift step.

Ca: El sol brilla sobre els carrers antics, i el so de la vida comença a despertar-se.
En: The sun shines over the ancient streets, and the sounds of life begin to wake up.

Ca: Aquesta és una ciutat plena de contrastos, on la història i la modernitat es troben.
En: This is a city full of contrasts, where history and modernity meet.

Ca: A la plaça Reial, Montserrat veu a Jordi fent senyals amb la mà.
En: At Plaça Reial, Montserrat sees Jordi waving.

Ca: Al seu costat, Laia l'espera amb una gran somriure.
En: Beside him, Laia waits with a big smile.

Ca: "Hola, Montserrat!
En: "Hello, Montserrat!

Ca: Som-hi, tenim molta feina per fer avui," diu Jordi emocionat.
En: Come on, we have a lot of work to do today," Jordi says excitedly.

Ca: Les tres persones es dirigeixen cap a l'entrada de les noves xarxes de jardins flotants.
En: The three of them head towards the entrance of the new floating garden network.

Ca: Fa poc que els habitants de Barcelona tenien una idea brillant: construir jardins a l'aire, just a sobre dels carrers bulliciosos.
En: Recently, the residents of Barcelona had a brilliant idea: to build gardens in the air, right above the bustling streets.

Ca: Ara tothom pot gaudir d'aquestes oasi de tranquil·litat i verdures fresques.
En: Now everyone can enjoy these oases of tranquility and fresh vegetables.

Ca: Però avui és un dia especial.
En: But today is a special day.

Ca: És el dia d'inauguració del nou sector dels jardins.
En: It's the inauguration day of the new garden sector.

Ca: Quan arriben, una gran catifa de flors acolorides els dóna la benvinguda.
En: When they arrive, a large carpet of colorful flowers welcomes them.

Ca: Les freses, els enciams i les tomaqueres estan ben cuidades.
En: The strawberries, lettuces, and tomato plants are well cared for.

Ca: La Montserrat no pot evitar somriure.
En: Montserrat can't help but smile.

Ca: Ella recorda bé quan va ajudar a plantar aquestes llavors fa només uns mesos.
En: She remembers well when she helped plant these seeds just a few months ago.

Ca: "Són magnífiques," diu la Laia mentre recull unes fulles d'espinacs frescos.
En: "They are magnificent," says Laia while picking some fresh spinach leaves.

Ca: "Hem fet una bona feina.
En: "We've done a great job."

Ca: " "Sí, però encara ens queda molt per fer," respon Jordi.
En: "Yes, but there is still much to do," replies Jordi.

Ca: "Avui inaugurem aquesta part, però demà començarem a plantar més.
En: "Today we open this part, but tomorrow we will start planting more."

Ca: " El trio dedica tot el matí a decorar i preparar tot per als visitants.
En: The trio spends the entire morning decorating and preparing everything for the visitors.

Ca: Quan tot està llest, les persones del barri comencen a arribar.
En: When everything is ready, the neighborhood residents start to arrive.

Ca: Es veuen cares de sorpresa i admiració.
En: Faces of surprise and admiration can be seen.

Ca: Els nens juguen i corren entre els camins verds.
En: Children play and run among the green paths.

Ca: Els avis de la zona agafen cistells plens de verdures fresques.
En: The elders of the area gather baskets full of fresh vegetables.

Ca: "És un èxit", diu la Montserrat amb els ulls brillants.
En: "It's a success," says Montserrat with shining eyes.

Ca: "Hem aconseguit crear un lloc de pau i recursos per a tots.
En: "We've managed to create a place of peace and resources for everyone."

Ca: "Poc a poc, el sol es pon i la multitud es dispersa, però els sorrulls de l'aprovació encara es poden sentir.
En: Slowly, the sun sets and the crowd disperses, but the murmurs of approval can still be heard.

Ca: Aquesta ha estat només el començament.
En: This was just the beginning.

Ca: Els jardins seran una part vital de la vida al Barri Gòtic, portant frescor i esperança als seus habitants.
En: The gardens will be a vital part of life in the Gothic Quarter, bringing freshness and hope to its residents.

Ca: Montserrat, Jordi i Laia es miren, cansats però feliços.
En: Montserrat, Jordi, and Laia look at each other, tired but happy.

Ca: "Demà, més feina," diu Jordi amb una rialla.
En: "Tomorrow, more work," says Jordi with a laugh.

Ca: "Tinc moltes ganes," respon Laia.
En: "I can't wait," responds Laia.

Ca: "Som-hi," afegeix Montserrat amb un somriure de complicitat.
En: "Let's go," adds Montserrat with a knowing smile.

Ca: I així, amb el cor ple de satisfacció, tornen cap a casa somniant amb els jardins que continuaran creixent i florint per sobre de la seva estimada ciutat.
En: And so, with their hearts full of satisfaction, they head home, dreaming of the gardens that will continue growing and blooming above their beloved city.


Vocabulary Words:
  • quarter: barri
  • swift: lleuger
  • shines: brilla
  • ancient: antics
  • contrasts: contrastos
  • meet: troben
  • excitedly: emocionat
  • head towards: dirigeixen cap
  • floating: flotants
  • bustling: bulliciosos
  • oases: oasi
  • tranquility: tranquil·litat
  • inauguration: inauguració
  • colorful: acolorides
  • welcomes: dóna la benvinguda
  • strawberries: freses
  • lettuces: enciams
  • spinach: espinacs
  • decorating: decorar
  • preparing: preparar
  • surprise: sorpresa
  • admiration: admiració
  • elders: avis
  • gather: agafen
  • baskets: cistells
  • provides: aprovació
  • disperses: dispersa
  • murmurs: sorrulls
  • approval: aprovació
  • tired: cansats
...more
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