Fluent Fiction - Catalan

Catalonian Coffee Dreams: A Journey of Passion and Brew


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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Catalonian Coffee Dreams: A Journey of Passion and Brew
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Ca: El sol de tardor brillava sobre Barcelona, i l'aire estava ple de l'aroma càlida del cafè.
En: The autumn sun shone over Barcelona, and the air was filled with the warm aroma of coffee.

Ca: Era La Diada, i la ciutat estava viva de vida i colors.
En: It was La Diada, and the city was alive with life and colors.

Ca: Martí i Blanca caminaven pel carrer, entre les banderes catalanes que es balancejaven al vent.
En: Martí and Blanca walked down the street, amidst the Catalan flags waving in the wind.

Ca: Eren amics des de feia molt de temps, però avui era un dia especial.
En: They had been friends for a long time, but today was a special day.

Ca: Anaven a visitar una torrefactora coneguda per la seva història i renom.
En: They were going to visit a coffee roastery known for its history and renown.

Ca: Martí, amb passió als ulls, somiava amb trobar el cafè perfecte.
En: Martí, with passion in his eyes, dreamed of finding the perfect coffee.

Ca: Volia inspirar-se per al seu negoci de cafè.
En: He wanted to get inspired for his coffee business.

Ca: Blanca, poc convençuda però solidària, esperava que ell trobés una opció més segura que aquest somni atrevit.
En: Blanca, unconvinced but supportive, hoped he would find a safer option than this daring dream.

Ca: En arribar, la torrefactora era plena de gent.
En: Upon arrival, the roastery was full of people.

Ca: Les converses es barrejaven amb el soroll de les màquines de cafè.
En: Conversations mixed with the noise of the coffee machines.

Ca: El lloc tenia un encant rústic, amb la llum del sol entrant per les grans finestres.
En: The place had a rustic charm, with sunlight streaming in through the large windows.

Ca: Martí es va sentir aclaparat, però també emocionat.
En: Martí felt overwhelmed, but also excited.

Ca: "És molt ple," va dir Blanca, mirant al seu voltant.
En: "It's very crowded," said Blanca, looking around.

Ca: Martí va assentir.
En: Martí nodded.

Ca: Sabia que trobar un moment per parlar amb els torradors seria difícil, però estava decidit.
En: He knew finding a moment to talk with the roasters would be difficult, but he was determined.

Ca: "M'agradaria parlar amb algú que conegui els seus secrets de cafè," va dir Martí amb esperança.
En: "I'd like to speak with someone who knows their coffee secrets," Martí said hopefully.

Ca: Blanca el mirà, notant la seva determinació.
En: Blanca looked at him, noticing his determination.

Ca: "Ho pots fer, Martí.
En: "You can do it, Martí.

Ca: Ho sé.
En: I know."

Ca: "Després d'un temps intentant captar l'atenció d'un torrador, Martí va veure un home gran al fons, treballant amb cura els grans de cafè.
En: After some time trying to catch a roaster’s attention, Martí saw an old man in the back, carefully working with the coffee beans.

Ca: Va decidir intentar-ho.
En: He decided to give it a try.

Ca: "Perdó, em podries ajudar amb alguna recomanació?
En: "Excuse me, could you help me with a recommendation?"

Ca: " va preguntar Martí.
En: Martí asked.

Ca: L'home es va girar amb un somriure.
En: The man turned with a smile.

Ca: "Sóc l'Eduard.
En: "I'm Eduard.

Ca: Vols saber sobre el cafè?
En: Do you want to know about coffee?"

Ca: "Van parlar llargament, Martí escoltant amb atenció els consells del torrador expert.
En: They talked for a long time, Martí listening closely to the expert roaster's advice.

Ca: Eduard li va oferir un blend especial.
En: Eduard offered him a special blend.

Ca: Martí i Blanca el van tastar.
En: Martí and Blanca tasted it.

Ca: Era aromàtic i ric, tot just el que Martí buscava.
En: It was aromatic and rich, just what Martí was looking for.

Ca: "És increïble, Martí," va admetre Blanca, canviant d'opinió.
En: "It's incredible, Martí," Blanca admitted, changing her mind.

Ca: Veia ara la passió de Martí des d'una nova perspectiva.
En: She now saw Martí's passion from a new perspective.

Ca: Amb renovada confiança, Martí sabia que havia trobat el seu camí.
En: With renewed confidence, Martí knew he had found his path.

Ca: Mentre sortien de la torrefactora, Blanca li va donar suport.
En: As they left the roastery, Blanca offered him support.

Ca: "Jo t'ajudaré, Martí.
En: "I'll help you, Martí.

Ca: Podem fer-ho així.
En: We can do it like this."

Ca: "El somni del cafè de Martí estava més a prop que mai, gràcies al seu coratge i al canvi d'opinió de Blanca.
En: Martí's coffee dream was closer than ever, thanks to his courage and Blanca’s change of heart.

Ca: junts, van començar a traçar un pla per al seu futur, amb una tassa de cafè al cor.
En: Together, they began to map out a plan for their future, with a cup of coffee at the heart.


Vocabulary Words:
  • the autumn: la tardor
  • the warmth: la càlida
  • the aroma: l'aroma
  • the flags: les banderes
  • waving: balancejant
  • renown: renom
  • unconvinced: poc convençuda
  • daring: atrevit
  • the roastery: la torrefactora
  • rustic: rústic
  • overwhelmed: aclaparat
  • determination: determinació
  • the secrets: els secrets
  • the courage: el coratge
  • the charm: l'encant
  • crowded: ple
  • carefully: amb cura
  • the recommendation: la recomanació
  • aromatic: aromàtic
  • the blend: el blend
  • rich: ric
  • incredible: increïble
  • the dreams: els somnis
  • the plan: el pla
  • hopeful: esperançat
  • supportive: solidària
  • the path: el camí
  • expert: expert
  • the perspective: la perspectiva
  • the future: el futur
...more
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