Fluent Fiction - Spanish

Crossroads at San Telmo: Santiago's Bold Leap Abroad


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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Crossroads at San Telmo: Santiago's Bold Leap Abroad
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Story Transcript:

Es: El sol de verano iluminaba las calles adoquinadas de San Telmo.
En: The summer sun illuminated the cobbled streets of San Telmo.

Es: Era un día perfecto para el asado familiar.
En: It was a perfect day for the family barbecue.

Es: De la parrilla se elevaban aromas irresistibles de carne jugosa y chorizos crujientes.
En: Irresistible aromas of juicy meat and crispy chorizos rose from the grill.

Es: En el patio, bajo la sombra de un viejo ombú, estaban reunidos los miembros de la familia.
En: In the courtyard, under the shade of an old ombú, the family members were gathered.

Es: Las risas y el murmullo se mezclaban con el sonido del tango que sonaba de fondo.
En: Laughter and the murmur of voices mixed with the sound of tango playing in the background.

Es: Santiago, el hermano mayor, se sentía un poco nervioso.
En: Santiago, the older brother, felt a little nervous.

Es: Desempleado y lleno de dudas, había venido al asado con una misión: hablar con su familia sobre su futuro.
En: Unemployed and full of doubts, he had come to the barbecue with a mission: to talk to his family about his future.

Es: La reciente oferta de trabajo en el exterior le ofrecía una oportunidad que tenía miedo de dejar pasar, pero también temía alejarse de las personas que más quería.
En: The recent job offer abroad presented him with an opportunity he was afraid to let pass, but he also feared distancing himself from the people he loved most.

Es: Marisol, su hermana menor, lo observaba con atención.
En: Marisol, his younger sister, watched him closely.

Es: Ella quería que Santiago se quedara, pero entendía su necesidad de buscar algo nuevo.
En: She wanted Santiago to stay, but she understood his need to seek something new.

Es: Con una sonrisa cálida, le entregó un vaso de limonada.
En: With a warm smile, she handed him a glass of lemonade.

Es: "Vas a estar bien", le susurró, tratando de transmitirle confianza.
En: "You’ll be fine," she whispered, trying to convey confidence to him.

Es: A un lado de la parrilla, Javier, el primo prodigio de la familia, discutía apasionadamente con su tío sobre las últimas innovaciones tecnológicas.
En: Beside the grill, Javier, the family’s prodigy cousin, was passionately debating with his uncle about the latest technological innovations.

Es: Siempre ambicioso y exitoso, Javier inspiraba tanto respeto como envidia en los demás.
En: Always ambitious and successful, Javier inspired as much respect as envy among the others.

Es: Finalmente, llegaba el momento de enfrentar el tema.
En: Finally, the moment came to address the topic.

Es: Santiago respiró hondo, dejó el vaso y se acercó al grupo.
En: Santiago took a deep breath, set down the glass, and approached the group.

Es: "Tengo que hablarles de algo importante", comenzó.
En: "I need to talk to you about something important," he began.

Es: Los demás guardaron silencio, atentos.
En: The others fell silent, attentive.

Es: "He recibido una oferta de trabajo fuera del país..." Antes de que pudiera continuar, algunos expresaron sus preocupaciones.
En: "I have received a job offer abroad..." Before he could continue, some expressed their concerns.

Es: "¿Tan lejos?
En: "So far away?

Es: ¿Y la familia?
En: And the family?"

Es: ", preguntó uno de los tíos.
En: asked one of the uncles.

Es: Miradas de sorpresa y duda rodearon a Santiago, quien empezó a explicar su situación.
En: Looks of surprise and doubt surrounded Santiago, who began to explain his situation.

Es: "Necesito este cambio", dijo con voz firme pero llena de emoción.
En: "I need this change," he said with a voice firm but full of emotion.

Es: "Aquí me siento estancado.
En: "Here, I feel stuck.

Es: Sé que los voy a extrañar.
En: I know I'll miss you all.

Es: Pero también tengo que pensar en mi futuro."
En: But I also have to think about my future."

Es: Marisol dio un paso adelante.
En: Marisol stepped forward.

Es: "Santiago tiene razón", apoyó, mirando al resto.
En: "Santiago is right," she supported, looking at the rest.

Es: "A veces, perseguir nuestros sueños significa alejarnos por un tiempo."
En: "Sometimes, pursuing our dreams means being away for a while."

Es: Javier, sorpresivamente, se unió al diálogo.
En: Javier, surprisingly, joined the dialogue.

Es: "Entiendo lo que sientes, Santiago.
En: "I understand how you feel, Santiago.

Es: Tengo contactos que pueden ayudarte allá.
En: I have contacts who can help you there.

Es: No estarás solo."
En: You won't be alone."

Es: El apoyo inesperado alivió a Santiago, disipando un poco su ansiedad.
En: The unexpected support relieved Santiago, easing some of his anxiety.

Es: La conversación continuó con un aire más liviano.
En: The conversation continued with a lighter air.

Es: Al terminar el asado, Santiago se sentía más decidido.
En: By the end of the barbecue, Santiago felt more determined.

Es: Sabía que su camino no sería fácil, pero ya no tenía miedo.
En: He knew his path would not be easy, but he was no longer afraid.

Es: Al partir del asado, con el aroma del fuego aún en el aire, Santiago comprendió que el verdadero apoyo de su familia no se medía por la distancia.
En: As he left the barbecue, with the aroma of the fire still in the air, Santiago understood that the true support of his family was not measured by distance.

Es: Había ganado algo invaluable: claridad y confianza.
En: He had gained something invaluable: clarity and confidence.

Es: Con un abrazo fuerte de Marisol y una palmada amistosa de Javier, se despidió con la certeza de que ellos siempre estarían allí, en San Telmo, esperando su regreso algún día.
En: With a strong hug from Marisol and a friendly pat from Javier, he said goodbye with the certainty that they would always be there in San Telmo, waiting for his return someday.


Vocabulary Words:
  • cobblestone: el adoquín
  • courtyard: el patio
  • shade: la sombra
  • murmur: el murmullo
  • unemployed: desempleado
  • abroad: el exterior
  • opportunity: la oportunidad
  • to convey: transmitir
  • prodigy: el prodigio
  • debate: discutir
  • innovation: la innovación
  • ambitious: ambicioso
  • anxiety: la ansiedad
  • determination: la determinación
  • closeness: la cercanía
  • insecurities: las inseguridades
  • barbecue: el asado
  • irresistible: irresistible
  • emotion: la emoción
  • path: el camino
  • confidence: la confianza
  • hug: el abrazo
  • uncle: el tío
  • fire: el fuego
  • innovation: la innovación
  • stuck: estancado
  • dream: el sueño
  • clarity: la claridad
  • distance: la distancia
  • support: el apoyo
...more
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