Reading dialog

  1. Carlos
    Spanish Estaremos disfrutando de una barbacoa el sábado por la tarde. Toda la familia viene a casa.

    We will be enjoying a barbecue on Saturday afternoon. The whole family is coming home.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish Eso suena maravilloso. A ella le encanta asar verduras más que carne, en realidad. El sabor es increíble.

    That sounds wonderful. She actually prefers roasting vegetables to meat. The flavor is amazing.

  3. Carlos
    Spanish Cierto. La carne fue asada a la perfección en la última barbacoa a la que asistimos. El chef es un verdadero maestro.

    That's true. The meat was roasted to perfection at the last barbecue we attended. The chef is a real master.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish He estado pensando en comprar una nueva parrilla para nuestro jardín. La vieja está completamente gastada.

    I've been thinking about buying a new grill for our garden. The old one is completely worn out.

  5. Carlos
    Spanish Buena idea. Si asas afuera más a menudo, ahorrarás dinero en comidas de restaurante.

    Good idea. If you grill outside more often, you'll save money on restaurant meals.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish Mi marido dijo lo mismo. Ha estado viendo programas de cocina en la televisión para conseguir consejos.

    My husband said the same. He has been watching cooking shows on TV to get tips.

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Quizá me una a ti el sábado si hay sitio. Llevo semanas con antojo de pollo fresco a la parrilla.

    Maybe I'll join you on Saturday if there's room. I've been craving fresh grilled chicken for weeks.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish ¡Por supuesto que vengas! Tendremos mucha comida. También estoy haciendo una ensalada con lechuga y hierbas.

    Of course you should come! We'll have plenty of food. I'm also making a salad with lettuce and herbs.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish Brillante. ¿Debería llevar pan o postre para compartir?

    Brilliant. Should I bring bread or dessert to share?

  10. Sofía
    Spanish El pan sería perfecto. Quizá algo de esa masa madre de la panadería de la esquina.

    The bread would be perfect. Maybe some of that sourdough from the corner bakery.

  11. Carlos
    Spanish Hecho. Lo recogeré el sábado por la mañana antes de conducir hasta allí.

    Done. I'll pick it up on Saturday morning before driving there.

  12. Sofía
    Spanish Maravilloso. No puedo esperar a nuestro festín de barbacoa.

    Wonderful. I can't wait for our barbecue.

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