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  1. Carlos
    Spanish El cine se construyó el año pasado, y se ha vuelto increíblemente popular. Las pantallas son absolutamente enormes.

    The cinema was built last year and has become incredibly popular. The screens are absolutely huge.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish ¿Has estado en el nuevo museo del pueblo todavía? La exposición allí es una de las mejores en años.

    Have you been to the new museum in town yet? The exhibition there is one of the best in years.

  3. Carlos
    Spanish Aún no. El garaje cerca de mi casa está siendo reparado toda la semana, así que he estado caminando a todas partes.

    Not yet. The garage near my house is being repaired all week, so I've been walking everywhere.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish Eso debe ser cansador. El hospital cerca de la estación también está siendo renovado, y el ruido es constante.

    That must be tiring. The hospital near the station is also being renovated, and the noise is constant.

  5. Carlos
    Spanish Lo noté. Mi amigo que trabaja en la oficina al otro lado de la calle ha estado quejándose de eso.

    I noticed it. My friend who works in the office across the street has been complaining about it.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish El arquitecto que diseñó la antigua biblioteca ahora ha sido contratado para el nuevo teatro.

    The architect who designed the old library has now been hired for the new theater.

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Brillante. Tiene un verdadero talento para combinar estilos modernos y clásicos. Cada edificio que diseña se convierte en un hito.

    Great. They have a real talent for combining modern and classic styles. Every building they design becomes a landmark.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish Cierto. Incluso el pequeño castillo que restauró se ve increíble. El exterior es original pero el interior es completamente moderno.

    That's true. Even the small castle he restored looks amazing. The exterior is original but the interior is completely modern.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish Quizá visite la nueva galería cerca de la plaza este fin de semana. Tienen una exposición especial de sus bocetos.

    Maybe I'll visit the new gallery near the square this weekend. They have a special exhibition of their sketches.

  10. Sofía
    Spanish Idea brillante. Podríamos almorzar en el café de dentro después.

    Great idea. We could have lunch at the café inside afterwards.

  11. Carlos
    Spanish Perfecto. La cafetería de allí sirve comida maravillosa a precios razonables.

    Perfect. The cafeteria there serves wonderful food at reasonable prices.

  12. Sofía
    Spanish Entonces está decidido. ¿Sábado al mediodía?

    So it's decided. Saturday at noon?

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