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Carlos
Ya han abrochado los botones firmemente. El vestido le queda absolutamente hermoso.
They have already fastened the buttons tightly. The dress looks absolutely beautiful on her.
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Sofía
Ella ha tejido una preciosa bufanda con mucho cuidado. Le tomó tres meses pero el resultado es impresionante.
She knitted a beautiful scarf very carefully. It took her three months, but the result is impressive.
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Carlos
Me he lastimado la mano gravemente mientras cocinaba. Atarme los cordones es ahora increíblemente difícil.
I badly hurt my hand while cooking. Tying my shoelaces is now incredibly difficult.
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Sofía
Eso suena doloroso. ¿Has visto a un médico? Una lesión así podría necesitar tratamiento adecuado.
That sounds painful. Have you seen a doctor? An injury like that might need proper treatment.
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Carlos
Sí, el dentista sugirió descanso y vendajes. Debería sanar en unas pocas semanas.
Yes, the dentist suggested rest and bandages. It should heal in a few weeks.
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Sofía
Bien. Por cierto, ¿has terminado de tejer el jersey que empezaste el invierno pasado?
By the way, have you finished knitting the sweater you started last winter?
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Carlos
Casi. Solo necesito abrochar los últimos botones y coser el cuello. Ha sido un proyecto largo.
Almost. I just need to fasten the last buttons and sew the collar. It's been a long project.
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Sofía
Eso suena maravilloso. Los jerséis de lana son perfectos para el clima frío, especialmente los forrados de seda.
That sounds wonderful. Wool sweaters are perfect for cold weather, especially the silk-lined ones.
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Carlos
Cierto. Quizás también teja un sombrero a juego. El patrón de la revista es brillante.
True. Maybe I'll also knit a matching hat. The pattern in the magazine is brilliant.
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Sofía
He estado pensando en aprender a tejer yo misma. ¿Podrías enseñarme alguna vez?
I've been thinking about learning to knit myself. Could you teach me sometime?
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Carlos
Por supuesto. Podríamos quedar el sábado por la tarde y empezar con algo simple, como una bufanda.
Of course. We could meet on Saturday afternoon and start with something simple, like a scarf.
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Sofía
Brillante. Compraré algo de lana mañana en el mercado.
Great. I'll buy some wool at the market tomorrow.
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