Fluent Fiction - Catalan

Love in La Garrotxa: An Unexpected Proposal and a New Beginning


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Ca: Els primers rajos de sol de l'estiu banyaven la Garrotxa, creant un paisatge idíl·lic i ple de vida.
En: The first rays of summer sunshine bathed La Garrotxa, creating an idyllic and vibrant landscape.

Ca: Els ocells cantaven alegrement mentre Oriol i Laia seient junts al saló acollidor d'un petit hotel.
En: Birds sang merrily while Oriol and Laia sat together in the cozy living room of a small hotel.

Ca: La decoració era càlida i rústica, i les grans finestres oferien vistes increïbles als turons verds i les volcans adormits.
En: The decor was warm and rustic, and the large windows offered incredible views of the green hills and dormant volcanoes.

Ca: Oriol, amb un somriure subtil, mirava Laia mentre corregia els exàmens de literatura.
En: Oriol, with a subtle smile, watched Laia as she corrected the literature exams.

Ca: Laia, concentrada en la seva feina, no es donava compte de les intencions del seu estimat.
En: Laia, focused on her work, was unaware of her beloved's intentions.

Ca: Oriol havia portat un petit vell llibre de poesia, pensant que seria el moment perfecte per parlar-li del seu amor.
En: Oriol had brought a small old book of poetry, thinking it would be the perfect moment to talk to her about his love.

Ca: Mentrestant, Laia, amb el cap ple de versos i dates límit, no sospitava de res.
En: Meanwhile, Laia, with her mind full of verses and deadlines, suspected nothing.

Ca: El desig d'Oriol de crear un ambient romàntic es veia contrariat per la pressió dels exàmens finals.
En: Oriol's desire to create a romantic atmosphere was thwarted by the pressure of final exams.

Ca: Mentre ell somiava amb un futur junts, ella es preocupava per complir amb les seves responsabilitats acadèmiques.
En: While he dreamed of a future together, she worried about fulfilling her academic responsibilities.

Ca: Oriol finalment es va aixecar, decidit a trobar el moment.
En: Finally, Oriol stood up, determined to find the right moment.

Ca: Però les seves mans tremolaven mentre llegia un poema de Salvador Espriu.
En: But his hands trembled as he read a poem by Salvador Espriu.

Ca: "Laia," va dir ell amb veu suau, "què et sembla aquest poema?
En: "Laia," he said softly, "what do you think of this poem?"

Ca: "Laia, sense aixecar la mirada del seu paper, murmurà: "És molt bonic, Oriol.
En: Laia, without lifting her gaze from her paper, murmured, "It's very beautiful, Oriol."

Ca: " Ell va respirar profundament, esperant una reacció més contundent.
En: He took a deep breath, hoping for a stronger reaction.

Ca: De sobte, una alarma va sonar.
En: Suddenly, an alarm went off.

Ca: Va ser un recordatori per Laia, la qual cosa va fer que es descentrés momentàniament.
En: It was a reminder for Laia, which momentarily distracted her.

Ca: Oriol va aprofitar aquell moment per agafar una petita caixa amagada sota els documents.
En: Oriol seized that moment to grab a small box hidden under the documents.

Ca: Però, amb els nervis, la caixa es va escapar de les seves mans i va caure a terra, obrint-se davant dels seus ulls.
En: But, with nerves, the box slipped from his hands and fell to the ground, opening in front of their eyes.

Ca: Un anell de compromís lluïa sota la llum del sol.
En: An engagement ring gleamed under the sunlight.

Ca: Laia va quedar bocabadada.
En: Laia was left speechless.

Ca: "Oriol, què és això?
En: "Oriol, what is this?"

Ca: " va preguntar, sense saber com reaccionar.
En: she asked, not knowing how to react.

Ca: Oriol, amb la cara plena de vergonya i nervis, va respirar profundament.
En: Oriol, with a face full of embarrassment and nerves, took a deep breath.

Ca: "Laia," va dir amb una veu dolça i tremolosa, "t'estimo des de fa molt temps, i vull passar la resta de la meva vida amb tu.
En: "Laia," he said with a sweet and trembling voice, "I have loved you for a long time, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

Ca: Vols casar-te amb mi?
En: Will you marry me?"

Ca: "Els ulls de Laia es van omplir de llàgrimes.
En: Laia's eyes filled with tears.

Ca: Durant uns segons, les paraules van quedar atrapades a la seva gola.
En: For a few seconds, words got caught in her throat.

Ca: Finalment, ella va somriure.
En: Finally, she smiled.

Ca: "Sí, Oriol, vull casar-me amb tu.
En: "Yes, Oriol, I want to marry you."

Ca: "Van passar uns instants en silenci, mirant-se als ulls amb un amor profund i renovat.
En: They spent a few moments in silence, looking into each other's eyes with a deep and renewed love.

Ca: Oriol sentia una barreja d'alegria i alleujament, mentre Laia se’n adonava que estava preparada per començar una nova etapa de la seva vida, on la seva carrera i el seu amor podien coexistir.
En: Oriol felt a mix of joy and relief, while Laia realized she was ready to start a new chapter of her life, where her career and her love could coexist.

Ca: Aquella nit, les estrelles sobre la Garrotxa semblaven brillar més que mai.
En: That night, the stars above La Garrotxa seemed to shine brighter than ever.

Ca: I, sota aquells cels plens de màgia, Laia i Oriol van prometre compartir les seves vides, superant junts qualsevol dificultat.
En: And under those magical skies, Laia and Oriol promised to share their lives, overcoming any difficulties together.


Vocabulary Words:
  • ray: el raig
  • idyllic: idíl·lic
  • vibrant: ple de vida
  • landscape: el paisatge
  • bird: l'ocell
  • cozy: acollidor
  • decor: la decoració
  • rustic: rústic
  • hill: el turó
  • volcano: el volcà
  • subtle: subtil
  • literature: la literatura
  • exam: l'examen
  • intention: la intenció
  • poetry: la poesia
  • mind: el cap
  • verse: el vers
  • deadline: la data límit
  • pressure: la pressió
  • academic: acadèmic
  • responsibility: la responsabilitat
  • future: el futur
  • trembling: tremolós
  • deep breath: la respiració profunda
  • reaction: la reacció
  • speechless: bocabadat
  • embarrassment: la vergonya
  • relief: l'alleujament
  • engagement ring: l'anell de compromís
  • tears: les llàgrimes
...more
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