Reading dialog
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Carlos
Encenderé las luces cuando oscurezca. El nuevo sistema eléctrico de esta casa es maravilloso.
I will turn on the lights when it gets dark. The new electrical system in this house is wonderful.
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Sofía
Si empieza a llover, deberías colgar la ropa inmediatamente. Tarda una eternidad en secarse dentro.
If it starts to rain, you should hang the clothes up right away. They take forever to dry indoors.
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Carlos
Debes retirarte del juego si te sientes mal. La salud es más importante que cualquier competición.
You should withdraw from the game if you feel sick. Health is more important than any competition.
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Sofía
Tiene razón. Mi tío tuvo que dejar su trabajo el año pasado por estrés. Trabajar demasiado dañó su salud.
You're right. My uncle had to leave his job last year because of stress. Working too much damaged his health.
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Carlos
Eso es triste. Debería haber apagado su computadora de vez en cuando y haber tomado descansos adecuados.
That's sad. They should have turned off their computer sometimes and taken proper breaks.
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Sofía
Cierto. He estado intentando desconectarme del trabajo por las noches. Es más difícil de lo que esperaba.
That's true. I've been trying to disconnect from work in the evenings. It's harder than I expected.
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Carlos
Igual yo. Incluso cuando apago mi teléfono, sigo pensando en correos y reuniones.
Me too. Even when I turn off my phone, I still think about emails and meetings.
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Sofía
Eso es poco saludable. Quizás deberíamos planear un fin de semana de desintoxicación digital juntos.
That's unhealthy. Maybe we should plan a digital detox weekend together.
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Carlos
Brillante idea. Podríamos ir a una cabaña tranquila sin internet ni televisión.
Great idea. We could go to a quiet cabin with no internet or TV.
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Sofía
Perfecto. Solo naturaleza, libros y buena conversación. Nada de tecnología durante dos días enteros.
Perfect. Just nature, books, and good conversation. No technology for two whole days.
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Carlos
Quizás reserve algún sitio este fin de semana. Las cabañas de montaña cerca del lago suelen estar disponibles.
Maybe I'll book a place this weekend. Mountain cabins near the lake are usually available.
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Sofía
Brillante. El descanso real requiere desconexión real de la vida moderna.
Great. Real rest requires disconnecting from modern life.
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