Fluent Fiction - Spanish

Springtime Brunch: Finding Balance and Friendship at College


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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Springtime Brunch: Finding Balance and Friendship at College
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Story Transcript:

Es: La primavera llenaba de energía el campus universitario.
En: Spring filled the university campus with energy.

Es: El sol entraba por las ventanas abiertas del dormitorio, iluminando las caras de los estudiantes que se preparaban para las vacaciones de Semana Santa.
En: The sun streamed through the open windows of the dormitory, illuminating the faces of the students who were getting ready for their Easter break.

Es: Inés, una estudiante de biología en su segundo año, se sentía atrapada entre sus estudios y el deseo de reunirse con sus amigos.
En: Inés, a second-year biology student, felt caught between her studies and the desire to meet up with her friends.

Es: Quería hacer algo especial para celebrar la Pascua y aliviar un poco la presión de los exámenes que se acercaban.
En: She wanted to do something special to celebrate Easter and relieve some of the pressure from the upcoming exams.

Es: Pensó en un brunch de Pascua.
En: She thought of an Easter brunch.

Es: Rafael, su compañero de habitación, estaba inclinado sobre su escritorio revisando planos para un proyecto de arquitectura.
En: Rafael, her roommate, was leaning over his desk reviewing plans for an architecture project.

Es: La fecha límite se acercaba, pero él siempre encontraba tiempo para tomar las cosas con calma.
En: The deadline was approaching, but he always found time to take things easy.

Es: Inés lo miró y le dijo: "Rafa, ¿puedes venir de compras conmigo?
En: Inés looked at him and said, "Rafa, can you come shopping with me?

Es: Quiero organizar un brunch para todos".
En: I want to organize a brunch for everyone."

Es: Rafael se rascó la cabeza, un poco dudoso.
En: Rafael scratched his head, a bit doubtful.

Es: "Bueno, tengo este proyecto...
En: "Well, I have this project...

Es: Pero, vámonos, me vendrá bien tomar un descanso", respondió, levantándose.
En: But, let's go, it will be good for me to take a break," he replied, getting up.

Es: El aire fresco de la primavera los envolvió al salir del edificio.
En: The fresh spring air enveloped them as they left the building.

Es: Caminaron al supermercado, charlando y haciendo planes sobre qué comprar.
En: They walked to the supermarket, chatting and making plans about what to buy.

Es: Inés quería huevos decorados, panecillos y algo de fruta fresca.
En: Inés wanted decorated eggs, rolls, and some fresh fruit.

Es: Sabía que sus amigos aprecian las cosas simples pero que llenan el alma.
En: She knew her friends appreciated simple things that filled the soul.

Es: En el pasillo de las frutas, Inés se detuvo al ver a Clara, una vieja amiga de la secundaria.
En: In the fruit aisle, Inés stopped when she saw Clara, an old high school friend.

Es: Se saludaron sorprendentemente.
En: They greeted each other in surprise.

Es: "Inés, ¡cuánto tiempo sin verte!
En: "Inés, it's been so long since I've seen you!

Es: ¿Cómo va la universidad?
En: How's university going?"

Es: ", preguntó Clara.
En: asked Clara.

Es: Mientras charlaban, Clara mencionó la importancia de encontrar un equilibrio entre el estudio y el tiempo personal.
En: As they chatted, Clara mentioned the importance of finding a balance between study and personal time.

Es: "No todo es conseguir las mejores notas.
En: "It's not all about getting the best grades.

Es: A veces, compartir tiempo con amigos es igual de importante", dijo Clara sonriendo.
En: Sometimes, spending time with friends is just as important," said Clara, smiling.

Es: Las palabras de Clara resonaron en Inés.
En: Clara's words resonated with Inés.

Es: Se dio cuenta de que tenía que relajar su control sobre todo y disfrutar el momento.
En: She realized she needed to loosen her grip on everything and enjoy the moment.

Es: A su lado, Rafael también pensaba en lo que Clara había dicho.
En: Beside her, Rafael was also reflecting on what Clara had said.

Es: Tal vez se había estresado demasiado por su proyecto y olvidar un poco buscaría mejores resultados.
En: Maybe he had stressed too much about his project, and letting go a little might lead to better results.

Es: Regresaron al dormitorio con las bolsas llenas de alimentos y una nueva perspectiva.
En: They returned to the dormitory with bags full of food and a new perspective.

Es: Inés reunió a sus amigos y sugirió que todos aportaran algo al brunch.
En: Inés gathered her friends and suggested everyone contribute something to the brunch.

Es: Unos trajeron jugos, otros decoraron el espacio común, y algunos ofrecieron sus habilidades culinarias.
En: Some brought juices, others decorated the common space, and some offered their culinary skills.

Es: El día de Pascua, el dormitorio vibraba con risas, conversaciones alegres y la fragancia de una sencillez bien compartida.
En: On Easter day, the dormitory buzzed with laughter, cheerful conversations, and the aroma of simple delights shared well.

Es: Inés se sintió aliviada.
En: Inés felt relieved.

Es: No había tenido que hacer todo solo.
En: She hadn't had to do everything alone.

Es: Había aprendido a confiar y disfrutar.
En: She had learned to trust and enjoy.

Es: Rafael miró su proyecto con ojos renovados.
En: Rafael looked at his project with renewed eyes.

Es: Todo parecía más fácil después de reír y compartir.
En: Everything seemed easier after laughing and sharing.

Es: Había aprendido que incluso el trabajo duro puede beneficiar del juego.
En: He had learned that even hard work can benefit from play.

Es: Ese brunch no solo llenó sus estómagos, también sus corazones.
En: That brunch not only filled their stomachs but also their hearts.

Es: Un recordatorio del valor de la comunidad y el equilibrio en sus vidas universitarias.
En: A reminder of the value of community and balance in their university lives.


Vocabulary Words:
  • the dormitory: el dormitorio
  • to illuminate: iluminar
  • to relieve: aliviar
  • the brunch: el brunch
  • to lean over: inclinarse sobre
  • the deadline: la fecha límite
  • to scratch: rascar
  • doubtful: dudoso
  • to envelope: envolver
  • the aisle: el pasillo
  • the surprise: la sorpresa
  • to resonate: resonar
  • to loosen: relajar
  • to reflect: reflexionar
  • the perspective: la perspectiva
  • to gather: reunir
  • to contribute: aportar
  • culinary skills: habilidades culinarias
  • to buzz: vibrar
  • the aroma: la fragancia
  • to trust: confiar
  • renewed: renovado
  • to seem: parecer
  • the reminder: el recordatorio
  • the community: la comunidad
  • to benefit: beneficiar
  • to appreciate: apreciar
  • the balance: el equilibrio
  • to organize: organizar
  • to stress: estresar
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