Springtime Brunch: Finding Balance and Friendship at College

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Springtime Brunch: Finding Balance and Friendship at College Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-31-22-34-02-es 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...

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