Reading dialog
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Carlos
La periodista dijo que el artículo se publicó ayer. ¿Has tenido tiempo de leerlo?
The journalist said the article was published yesterday. Have you had time to read it?
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Sofía
Aún no. El arquitecto que diseñó este edificio es famoso, así que imagino que la pieza se centró en su trabajo.
Not yet. The architect who designed this building is famous, so I imagine the piece focused on his work.
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Carlos
Sí, exacto. Ella dijo que su hermana también es una novelista famosa. Su familia es increíblemente creativa.
Yes, exactly. She said her sister is also a famous novelist. Her family is incredibly creative.
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Sofía
Eso es fantástico. He estado pensando en convertirme en escritora yo misma. Mi profesor dijo que mis ensayos muestran promesa.
That's fantastic. I've been thinking of becoming a writer myself. My teacher said my essays show promise.
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Carlos
Deberías perseguirlo. La editorial del pueblo está buscando nuevos autores. Prefieren voces originales.
You should go for it. The local publisher is looking for new authors. They prefer original voices.
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Sofía
Si les enviara mi trabajo, podrían considerarlo. La novelista que vive al lado dijo que me escribiría una referencia.
If I sent them my work, they might consider it. The novelist next door said she would write me a reference.
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Carlos
Brillante. ¿Has conocido al fotógrafo que trabaja con ella? Sus fotos son hermosas.
Brilliant. Have you met the photographer who works with her? His photos are beautiful.
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Sofía
Una vez en una exposición. Me dijo que empezó a tomar fotografías cuando tenía solo doce años.
Once at an exhibition. He told me he started taking photographs when he was only twelve.
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Carlos
La fotografía es un arte tan maravilloso. Me encanta cómo una sola imagen puede contar una historia completa.
Photography is such a wonderful art. I love how a single image can tell a whole story.
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Sofía
Cierto. El director de cine que hizo ese documental dijo lo mismo sobre el cine.
True. The filmmaker who made that documentary said the same thing about film.
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Carlos
Vi ese documental la semana pasada. El reportero que lo entrevistó hizo preguntas excelentes.
I saw that documentary last week. The reporter who conducted the interview asked excellent questions.
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Sofía
Sí, quizá lo vea de nuevo este fin de semana. El buen trabajo de medios siempre recompensa una segunda visualización.
Yes, maybe I'll see it again this weekend. Good media work always rewards a second viewing.
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