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Carlos
Ella se puso cuidadosamente el maquillaje antes del evento. Todo el proceso le tomó casi una hora.
She put on her makeup carefully before the event. The whole process took her almost an hour.
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Sofía
El bolso estaba hecho de cuero suave. La diseñadora dijo que era el artículo más caro de la tienda.
The bag was made of soft leather. The designer said it was the most expensive item in the store.
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Carlos
Él se desnudó lentamente al llegar a casa tras un largo día de trabajo. Estaba completamente agotado.
He undressed slowly when he got home after a long day at work. He was completely exhausted.
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Sofía
Conozco esa sensación. Por cierto, ¿has visto su nuevo vestido? El patrón es absolutamente hermoso.
I know that feeling. By the way, have you seen her new dress? The pattern is absolutely beautiful.
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Carlos
Sí, la seda parece cara. Mencionó que lo encontró en oferta en la nueva tienda de moda.
Yes, the silk looks expensive. She said she found it on sale at the new fashion shop.
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Sofía
Eso es brillante. He estado buscando un buen jersey desde hace semanas. La lana es tan cómoda en invierno.
That's brilliant. I've been looking for a good sweater for weeks. The wool is so comfortable in winter.
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Carlos
Cierto. Compré uno marrón el mes pasado. El cuello estaba abrochado con hermosos botones de madera.
True. I bought a brown one last month. The collar was fastened with beautiful wooden buttons.
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Sofía
Eso suena precioso. Quizás visite la misma tienda mañana. ¿Podrías darme indicaciones?
That sounds lovely. I might visit the same store tomorrow. Could you give me directions?
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Carlos
Por supuesto. Está cerca de la perfumería en la plaza principal. El escaparate es inconfundible.
Of course. It's near the perfume shop in the main square. The shop window is unmistakable.
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Sofía
Perfecto. También necesito un nuevo par de botas para la temporada de lluvias.
Perfect. I also need a new pair of boots for the rainy season.
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Carlos
Tienen unas botas de cuero maravillosas allí. El material es de excelente calidad.
They have wonderful leather boots there. The material is excellent.
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Sofía
Brillante. Ir de compras juntos siempre es más divertido.
Great. Shopping together is always more fun.
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