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Beyond Gifts: Discovering the True Value of Friendship

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Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Beyond Gifts: Discovering the True Value of Friendship
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Story Transcript:

Pt: O sol de outono iluminava suavemente a Avenida da Liberdade.
En: The autumn sun gently illuminated Avenida da Liberdade.

Pt: As árvores douradas dançavam ao ritmo da brisa fresca.
En: The golden trees danced to the rhythm of the fresh breeze.

Pt: Entre as pessoas que se movimentavam apressadamente pelas lojas de luxo, estavam Tiago e Mariana.
En: Among the people hurrying through the luxury stores were Tiago and Mariana.

Pt: Ambos estavam à procura de um presente especial.
En: Both were looking for a special gift.

Pt: Tiago estava ansioso.
En: Tiago was anxious.

Pt: Ele queria encontrar algo perfeito para Mariana.
En: He wanted to find something perfect for Mariana.

Pt: Alguém tão especial merecia um presente magnífico.
En: Someone so special deserved a magnificent gift.

Pt: Ele olhava para todas as vitrines, mas nada parecia suficiente.
En: He looked into all the shop windows, but nothing seemed enough.

Pt: Mariana, ao seu lado, apreciava a beleza do outono, sem grande interesse nas compras.
En: Mariana, by his side, appreciated the beauty of autumn, with little interest in shopping.

Pt: "Tiago, por que estás tão preocupado?"
En: "Tiago, why are you so worried?"

Pt: perguntou Mariana, enquanto paravam em frente a uma loja de joias.
En: asked Mariana, as they stopped in front of a jewelry store.

Pt: "Quero dar-te algo que mostre o quanto te admiro.
En: "I want to give you something that shows how much I admire you.

Pt: Mas nada aqui parece certo," suspirou Tiago.
En: But nothing here seems right," sighed Tiago.

Pt: Mariana sorriu, tocando levemente no braço de Tiago.
En: Mariana smiled, lightly touching Tiago's arm.

Pt: "Sabes que valorizo mais os momentos do que as coisas."
En: "You know I value moments more than things."

Pt: Tiago ficou em silêncio, pensando nas palavras de Mariana.
En: Tiago remained silent, thinking about Mariana's words.

Pt: Ele percebeu que estava a complicar demasiado o simples ato de dar.
En: He realized he was overcomplicating the simple act of giving.

Pt: Então, numa repentina decisão, Tiago olhou para Mariana e propôs, "E se hoje não comprarmos nada?"
En: Then, in a sudden decision, Tiago looked at Mariana and proposed, "What if we don't buy anything today?"

Pt: Mariana ficou surpresa.
En: Mariana was surprised.

Pt: "O que queres dizer?"
En: "What do you mean?"

Pt: "Vamos aproveitar este dia.
En: "Let's enjoy this day.

Pt: Caminhar, conversar, desfrutar do outono em Lisboa," sugeriu Tiago.
En: Walk, talk, enjoy autumn in Lisboa," suggested Tiago.

Pt: Os olhos de Mariana brilharam.
En: Mariana's eyes sparkled.

Pt: "Gostaria muito disso."
En: "I would really like that."

Pt: Decidiram caminhar pela avenida, admirando as folhas que caiam e o movimento das pessoas.
En: They decided to walk down the avenue, admiring the falling leaves and the motion of people.

Pt: Pararam num café, onde Tiago pediu dois pastéis de nata, e ficaram a observar a cidade.
En: They stopped at a café, where Tiago ordered two pastéis de nata, and watched the city.

Pt: Tiago sentiu-se leve, rindo com Mariana, partilhando histórias e memórias.
En: Tiago felt light, laughing with Mariana, sharing stories and memories.

Pt: D

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Published on 2 months ago