A Surprise Spring Soiree: Lorenzo’s Sweet College Serenade

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Surprise Spring Soiree: Lorenzo’s Sweet College Serenade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-31-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Lorenzo cammina nervosamente lungo il corridoio del dormitorio del college.En: Lorenzo walks nervously down the corridor of the college dormitory.It: È primavera, e l'aria fuori è fresca e profumata.En: It is spring, and the air outside is fresh and fragrant.It: Ma Lorenzo ha un'altra missione.En: But Lorenzo has another mission.It: Sta organizzando una festa a sorpresa per i suoi amici, Marco e Giulia.En: He is organizing a surprise party for his friends, Marco and Giulia.It: Lorenzo sorride pensando a quanto i suoi amici apprezzeranno la sorpresa.En: Lorenzo smiles thinking about how much his friends will appreciate the surprise.It: Hanno lavorato duramente per gli esami e hanno bisogno di una pausa.En: They have worked hard for their exams and need a break.It: Nel suo piccolo dormitorio, Lorenzo ha un piano.En: In his small dorm room, Lorenzo has a plan.It: Ha nascosto decorazioni pasquali sotto il letto e snack nell'armadio.En: He has hidden Easter decorations under the bed and snacks in the closet.It: Uova di cioccolato, coniglietti e ghirlande primaverili sono dappertutto.En: Chocolate eggs, bunnies, and spring garlands are everywhere.It: Deve fare shopping per il resto delle cose senza che Marco e Giulia se ne accorgano.En: He needs to go shopping for the rest of the things without Marco and Giulia noticing.It: L'ha detto ai vicini di stanza e hanno accettato di aiutare con la logistica.En: He told the roommate neighbors, and they agreed to help with the logistics.It: "Devo andare al supermercato," mormora Lorenzo mentre controlla la lista.En: "I need to go to the supermarket," Lorenzo murmurs while checking the list.It: Farfugliando tra le monete nella sua tasca, pensa a come riuscire a comprare tutto con il suo piccolo budget.En: Fumbling through the coins in his pocket, he thinks about how to buy everything with his small budget.It: "Sarà una festa semplice ma speciale," si convince.En: "It will be a simple but special party," he convinces himself.It: Al supermercato, Lorenzo cerca attentamente tra gli scaffali.En: At the supermarket, Lorenzo carefully searches the shelves.It: Prende delle patatine, un po' di succo di frutta e alcune candele colorate.En: He picks up some chips, a bit of fruit juice, and a few colorful candles.It: Tenta di non spendere troppo.En: He tries not to spend too much.It: Ogni oggetto che mette nel carrello rappresenta un passo verso il successo del suo piano.En: Every item he puts in the cart represents a step towards the success of his plan.It: Di ritorno nel dormitorio, incontra Marco nel corridoio.En: Back at the dormitory, he runs into Marco in the hallway.It: "Ciao, Lorenzo!En: "Hi, Lorenzo!It: Cosa hai lì?"En: What do you have there?"It: chiede curioso Marco, cercando di sbirciare nel sacchetto.En: asks Marco curiously, trying to peek into the bag.It: Lorenzo trattiene il respiro.En: Lorenzo holds his breath.It: "Oh, solo spuntini per studiare," risponde, alzando le spalle casualmente.En: "Oh, just snacks for studying," he responds, shrugging casually.It: La tensione cresce quella sera, mentre sistemano tutto.En: The tension rises that evening as they set everything...

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