Fluent Fiction - Italian

Taking Flight: Graduation and the Quest for New Beginnings


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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Taking Flight: Graduation and the Quest for New Beginnings
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It: L'aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa era un mare di volti e valigie.
En: L'aeroporto di Milan-Malpensa was a sea of faces and suitcases.

It: Luca, con il suo cappello di laurea ancora in testa, camminava con passi pesanti tra la folla.
En: Luca, with his graduation cap still on his head, walked with heavy steps through the crowd.

It: Era un giorno speciale: il giorno della laurea.
En: It was a special day: graduation day.

It: Ma Luca non si sentiva speciale, si sentiva perso.
En: But Luca didn't feel special, he felt lost.

It: Un'offerta di lavoro a Londra lo attirava, ma il pensiero di lasciare l'Italia lo spaventava.
En: A job offer in London was tempting him, but the thought of leaving Italia frightened him.

It: Gianna, la sua migliore amica, era al suo fianco.
En: Gianna, his best friend, was by his side.

It: Anche lei aveva molte domande sul suo futuro.
En: She also had many questions about her future.

It: Entrarono insieme in un bar dell'aeroporto, un rifugio temporaneo dal caos.
En: They entered together into a coffee shop at the airport, a temporary refuge from the chaos.

It: "Mettiti a sedere," disse Gianna, indicando una comoda poltrona vicino alla vetrata.
En: "Take a seat," said Gianna, pointing to a comfortable chair near the window.

It: "Parliamo."
En: "Let's talk."

It: Luca sospirò.
En: Luca sighed.

It: "Non so cosa fare, Gianna.
En: "I don't know what to do, Gianna.

It: Londra è lontana.
En: London is far away.

It: E se non ce la faccio?"
En: What if I can't handle it?"

It: Gianna lo guardò negli occhi.
En: Gianna looked him in the eyes.

It: "Sei sempre stato in gamba, Luca.
En: "You've always been capable, Luca.

It: Ma se non vai, sarai felice qui?"
En: But if you don't go, will you be happy here?"

It: Luca scuote la testa.
En: Luca shook his head.

It: "Non lo so.
En: "I don't know.

It: Amo l'Italia, ma sento che devo andare."
En: I love Italia, but I feel like I have to go."

It: Gianna posò una mano sulla sua.
En: Gianna placed a hand on his.

It: "Anch'io non so dove andare.
En: "I also don't know where to go.

It: Vedo tutti decisi e realizzati e mi sento bloccata."
En: I see everyone decided and accomplished, and I feel stuck."

It: Luca rimase in silenzio.
En: Luca remained silent.

It: Era sorpreso dalla confessione di Gianna.
En: He was surprised by Gianna's confession.

It: Pensava che fosse sempre così sicura.
En: He thought she was always so sure.

It: "Gianna, sei fantastica.
En: "Gianna, you're amazing.

It: Troverai la tua strada, proprio come io devo trovare la mia."
En: You'll find your path, just like I have to find mine."

It: Sorrisero, entrambi sollevati di aver condiviso le loro paure.
En: They smiled, both relieved to have shared their fears.

It: "Prendi il lavoro, Luca," disse Gianna.
En: "Take the job, Luca," said Gianna.

It: "Sei fatto per grandi cose.
En: "Great things are meant for you.

It: E io, nel frattempo, scoprirò quali grandi cose sono fatte per me."
En: And in the meantime, I'll figure out what great things are meant for me."

It: Si alzarono per avviarsi verso i cancelli.
En: They stood up to head toward the gates.

It: "Grazie, Gianna," disse Luca con un sorriso.
En: "Thank you, Gianna," said Luca with a smile.

It: "Avevo bisogno di parlare."
En: "I needed to talk."

It: "Ci sarò sempre," rispose Gianna, "e ci rivedremo presto, no?"
En: "I'll always be here," replied Gianna, "and we'll see each other soon, right?"

It: Luca annuì.
En: Luca nodded.

It: Si abbracciarono forte.
En: They hugged tightly.

It: Poi, con un ultimo sguardo e un cenno, si separarono.
En: Then, with a last look and a nod, they parted ways.

It: Mentre Luca si avviava verso il suo volo, sentì la paura trasformarsi in eccitazione.
En: As Luca headed toward his flight, he felt fear turn into excitement.

It: E Gianna, osservandolo partire, sentì crescere una nuova speranza.
En: And Gianna, watching him leave, felt a new hope growing.

It: Entrambi pronti per nuove avventure, con il cuore più leggero.
En: Both ready for new adventures, with lighter hearts.


Vocabulary Words:
  • the crowd: la folla
  • tempting: attraente
  • frightened: spaventato
  • the refuge: il rifugio
  • the chaos: il caos
  • pointing: indicando
  • the chair: la poltrona
  • comfortable: comoda
  • sigh: sospiro
  • capable: in gamba
  • remain silent: rimanere in silenzio
  • amazing: fantastica
  • the path: la strada
  • relieved: sollevato
  • head towards: avviarsi verso
  • tight: forte
  • the gate: il cancello
  • fear: paura
  • excitement: eccitazione
  • grow: crescere
  • adventure: avventura
  • lighthearted: leggero
  • confession: confessione
  • decision: decisione
  • accomplished: realizzato
  • stuck: bloccata
  • cap: cappello
  • heavy: pesante
  • offer: offerta
  • the window: la vetrata
...more
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