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Tapestry Tales: Benedita's Quest in the Spring Market
Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Tapestry Tales: Benedita's Quest in the Spring Market
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Story Transcript:
Pt: Sob a luz suave da primavera que aquecia as pedras ancestrais, o mercado do castelo ganhava vida.
En: Under the gentle light of spring that warmed the ancient stones, the market of the castelo came to life.
Pt: Era maio.
En: It was May.
Pt: Os vendedores arrumavam suas bancas de madeira cobertas por coloridas bandeiras.
En: The vendors arranged their wooden stalls covered with colorful flags.
Pt: No ar, o som constante de armaduras ao longe misturava-se ao burburinho das negociações.
En: In the air, the constant sound of armor in the distance mingled with the murmur of negotiations.
Pt: Benedita circulava entre as tendas, seus olhos atentos a cada detalhe.
En: Benedita moved between the tents, her eyes attentive to every detail.
Pt: Benedita era uma mercadora habilidosa, famosa por sua perÃcia.
En: Benedita was a skilled merchant, famous for her expertise.
Pt: Naquela manhã, seu objetivo era claro: adquirir uma tapeçaria rara que todos comentavam.
En: That morning, her goal was clear: to acquire a rare tapestry that everyone was talking about.
Pt: Esse item valioso estaria na banca de Gonçalo, o guarda do castelo.
En: This valuable item would be at the stall of Gonçalo, the guarda of the castelo.
Pt: Ele tinha fama de negociar de maneira forte, porém justa.
En: He was known for negotiating strongly, yet fairly.
Pt: Gonçalo malhava o portão do mercado encostado em sua lança.
En: Gonçalo leaned against the market gate with his spear.
Pt: Ele era um homem robusto, mas carregava a gentileza no olhar.
En: He was a robust man but carried gentleness in his eyes.
Pt: Depois do expediente, vendia artefatos antigos trazidos dos confins do reino.
En: After his shift, he sold ancient artifacts brought from the far reaches of the kingdom.
Pt: O rumor sobre a tapeçaria transformava-se em desafio; muitos queriam possuÃ-la.
En: The rumor about the tapestry was becoming a challenge; many wanted to own it.
Pt: Benedita aproximou-se dele.
En: Benedita approached him.
Pt: — Bom dia, Gonçalo — disse Benedita com um sorriso caloroso.
En: "Good morning, Gonçalo," said Benedita with a warm smile.
Pt: — Bom dia, Benedita — respondeu ele cordialmente, ajustando sua postura.
En: "Good morning, Benedita," he replied cordially, adjusting his posture.
Pt: — Sabes que todos cobiçam a tapeçaria?
En: "You know everyone covets the tapestry?"
Pt: Benedita assentiu.
En: Benedita nodded.
Pt: Sabia que não seria fácil.
En: She knew it wouldn't be easy.
Pt: Entre os curiosos, Inês, uma artesã excêntrica, observava de longe.
En: Among the curious, Inês, an eccentric artisan, observed from afar.
Pt: Ela adorava padrões históricos e costurava seu tempo entre linhas e contos antigos.
En: She loved historical patterns and stitched her time between lines and ancient tales.
Pt: A sessão de barganha começou.
En: The bargaining session began.
Pt: Benedita analisou suas opções.
En: Benedita analyzed her options.
Pt: Ofereceria parte de seu estoque ou tentaria persuadir Gonçalo com palavras?
En: Would she offer part of her stock or try to persuade Gonçalo with words?
Pt: Optou pela segunda, inspirada pela verdade intrÃnseca da tapeçaria.
En: She chose the latter, inspired by the intrinsic truth of the tapestry
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