Fluent Fiction - Spanish

Home for Christmas: Diego's Heartfelt Journey


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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Home for Christmas: Diego's Heartfelt Journey
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Story Transcript:

Es: En el bullicioso aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, decorado con luces brillantes de Navidad, la gente corre de un lado a otro.
En: In the bustling aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, decorated with bright luces de Navidad, people run from one side to another.

Es: Unos esperan a sus seres queridos, otros se despiden.
En: Some are waiting for their loved ones, others are saying goodbye.

Es: En medio de todo el caos está Diego, un joven de veintiocho años, cansado pero emocionado.
En: In the middle of all the chaos is Diego, a young man of twenty-eight, tired but excited.

Es: Viene desde Estados Unidos, hace dos años que no ve a su familia.
En: He comes from the Estados Unidos, it's been two years since he last saw his family.

Es: Tiene un solo objetivo: llegar a casa para la cena de Navidad y sorprender a todos.
En: He has a single objective: to get home for la cena de Navidad and surprise everyone.

Es: Diego ajusta su bufanda mientras mira la pantalla de vuelos.
En: Diego adjusts his scarf while looking at the flight screen.

Es: "Retrasado" dice el aviso con letras grandes.
En: "Delayed" says the notice in large letters.

Es: Una tormenta de invierno ha retrasado su vuelo.
En: A winter storm has delayed his flight.

Es: El frío aire madrileño no ayuda a su impaciencia.
En: The cold Madrid air does not help his impatience.

Es: Intenta llamar a sus padres, pero la señal es débil.
En: He tries to call his parents, but the signal is weak.

Es: Piensa en su hermana, Isabella, quien no sabe de su llegada.
En: He thinks of his sister, Isabella, who doesn't know about his arrival.

Es: Ella ha estado ocupada con los exámenes y la organización de la Navidad en casa.
En: She has been busy with exams and organizing Christmas at home.

Es: Sin poder comunicarse, decide buscar otra forma de llegar.
En: Unable to communicate, he decides to find another way to get there.

Es: No puede esperar más.
En: He can't wait any longer.

Es: Corre a la taquilla de trenes.
En: He runs to the train ticket booth.

Es: Habla con la encargada, quien intenta ayudarlo.
En: He talks to the attendant, who tries to help him.

Es: El siguiente tren a la ciudad sale en una hora.
En: The next train to the city leaves in an hour.

Es: Diego compra el billete.
En: Diego buys the ticket.

Es: Se sienta en un banco y mira su móvil, esperando ansioso.
En: He sits on a bench and looks at his phone, waiting anxiously.

Es: Mientras tanto, Isabella está en casa.
En: Meanwhile, Isabella is at home.

Es: La nieve cae suavemente afuera, cubriendo el paisaje de blanco.
En: The snow falls gently outside, covering the landscape in white.

Es: Termina de decorar el árbol de Navidad.
En: She finishes decorating the Christmas tree.

Es: Su madre cocina en la cocina y su padre prepara la chimenea.
En: Her mother cooks in the kitchen and her father prepares the fireplace.

Es: Isabella se siente nerviosa.
En: Isabella feels nervous.

Es: Organizar todo ha sido un desafío sin su hermano.
En: Organizing everything has been a challenge without her brother.

Es: "Espero que Diego esté bien", piensa.
En: "I hope Diego is okay," she thinks.

Es: El tren finalmente llega.
En: The train finally arrives.

Es: Diego sube apresurado, con la esperanza de que no haya más retrasos.
En: Diego gets on in a hurry, hoping that there won't be more delays.

Es: Las luces de Madrid se ven a lo lejos, y siente un nudo en el estómago.
En: The lights of Madrid are visible in the distance, and he feels a knot in his stomach.

Es: Piensa en su familia, en todo lo que ha extrañado.
En: He thinks about his family, about all that he has missed.

Es: El tren se detiene y Diego sale, respirando hondo el aire helado.
En: The train stops and Diego gets off, taking a deep breath of the icy air.

Es: Hace un llamado rápido; aún nada.
En: He makes a quick call; still nothing.

Es: Decide tomar un taxi.
En: He decides to take a taxi.

Es: El reloj marca casi medianoche cuando el taxi se detiene frente a su casa.
En: The clock is almost midnight when the taxi stops in front of his house.

Es: Diego baja, pagando al conductor con manos temblorosas de emoción.
En: Diego gets out, paying the driver with hands trembling with excitement.

Es: Las luces de su hogar brillan cálidas a través de las ventanas.
En: The lights of his home shine warmly through the windows.

Es: Se echa a correr hacia la puerta, su corazón latiendo con fuerza.
En: He runs towards the door, his heart pounding strongly.

Es: Justo en ese momento, Isabella abre la puerta.
En: Just at that moment, Isabella opens the door.

Es: Está a punto de cerrarla cuando ve a su hermano.
En: She is about to close it when she sees her brother.

Es: Sus ojos se iluminan como el árbol detrás de ella.
En: Her eyes light up like the tree behind her.

Es: "¡Diego!
En: "Diego!"

Es: ", grita, lanzándose a sus brazos.
En: she shouts, throwing herself into his arms.

Es: La familia entera se une en un abrazo en el umbral.
En: The entire family joins in a hug on the threshold.

Es: La sorpresa se transforma en una risa brillante y lágrimas de felicidad.
En: The surprise turns into bright laughter and tears of happiness.

Es: La cena se sirve un poco más tarde, pero nadie se queja.
En: Dinner is served a little later, but no one complains.

Es: Diego cuenta sus aventuras y todos escuchan, felices de tenerlo de nuevo.
En: Diego shares his adventures and everyone listens, happy to have him back.

Es: En medio de las canciones navideñas y el calor del hogar, Diego comprende que no importa cuán lejos esté, su familia siempre será su vínculo más fuerte.
En: Amidst the Christmas songs and the warmth of home, Diego understands that no matter how far he is, his family will always be his strongest bond.

Es: Esa Nochebuena, Diego e Isabella se sientan juntos junto al fuego, prometiéndose no dejar tanto tiempo pasar sin verse.
En: That Nochebuena, Diego and Isabella sit together by the fire, promising not to let so much time pass without seeing each other.

Es: La familia es lo más importante, y ahora, más que nunca, ambos lo saben.
En: Family is the most important thing, and now, more than ever, they both know it.


Vocabulary Words:
  • the bustle: el bullicio
  • decorated: decorado
  • bright: brillante
  • chaos: el caos
  • objective: el objetivo
  • scarf: la bufanda
  • notice: el aviso
  • delayed: retrasado
  • the storm: la tormenta
  • weak: débil
  • the signal: la señal
  • exam: el examen
  • ticket booth: la taquilla
  • attendant: el encargado/la encargada
  • bench: el banco
  • landscape: el paisaje
  • prepares: prepara
  • challenge: el desafío
  • delay: el retraso
  • knot: el nudo
  • icy: helado
  • taxi: el taxi
  • driver: el conductor
  • shines: brilla
  • threshold: el umbral
  • surprise: la sorpresa
  • adventure: la aventura
  • happiness: la felicidad
  • song: la canción
  • fireplace: la chimenea
...more
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