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  1. Carlos
    Spanish Él podría tener miedo de hablar frente a un gran público. Hablar en público aterroriza a muchas personas que de otro modo son seguras.

    He might be afraid to speak in front of a large audience. Public speaking terrifies many people who are otherwise confident.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish Si ella estuviera menos nerviosa, la reunión sería más efectiva. La ansiedad afecta a todos a su alrededor.

    If she were less nervous, the meeting would be more effective. Her anxiety affects everyone around her.

  3. Carlos
    Spanish Dijo que estaba decepcionado por la película. El director que admiraba produjo algo completamente diferente de sus expectativas.

    He said he was disappointed with the movie. The director he admired made something completely different from what he expected.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish Eso es triste. Las altas expectativas a menudo llevan a la decepción. A veces bajarlas nos ayuda a disfrutar más las cosas.

    That's sad. High expectations often lead to disappointment. Sometimes lowering them helps us enjoy things more.

  5. Carlos
    Spanish Cierto. He estado sintiéndome deprimido por el trabajo recientemente. La presión ha sido abrumadora durante meses.

    That's true. I've been feeling depressed about work recently. The pressure has been overwhelming for months.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish Lamento oír eso. ¿Has considerado hablar con tu médico? El estrés afecta la salud de maneras serias.

    I'm sorry to hear that. Have you considered talking to your doctor? Stress affects health in serious ways.

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Tengo una cita la próxima semana. La recepcionista fue muy amable cuando llamé pidiendo ayuda.

    I have an appointment next week. The receptionist was very kind when I called asking for help.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish Brillante. El apoyo profesional marca una gran diferencia. Mi prima se sintió mucho mejor después de solo unas pocas sesiones con un consejero.

    Great. Professional support makes a big difference. My cousin felt much better after just a few sessions with a counselor.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish Eso me da esperanza. He estado tan ansioso últimamente que no puedo dormir adecuadamente.

    That gives me hope. I've been so anxious lately that I can't sleep properly.

  10. Sofía
    Spanish Los problemas de sueño hacen todo peor. Hasta actividades relajadas como el yoga podrían ayudar significativamente.

    Sleep problems make everything worse. Even relaxed activities like yoga could help significantly.

  11. Carlos
    Spanish Cierto. Quizás me una a la clase del centro deportivo cerca de mi casa. La instructora tiene críticas maravillosas.

    True. Maybe I'll join the class at the sports center near my home. The instructor has great reviews.

  12. Sofía
    Spanish Inteligente elección. Tomar acción contra las emociones negativas es lo más valiente que cualquiera puede hacer.

    Smart choice. Taking action against negative emotions is the bravest thing anyone can do.

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