Reading dialog
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Carlos
El portátil va a ser usado para el proyecto. He estado comparando modelos toda la semana y por fin tomé una decisión.
The laptop is going to be used for the project. I have been comparing models all week and I finally made a decision.
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Sofía
Para el próximo año, los smartphones serán reemplazados por modelos más nuevos. La tecnología avanza tan rápido que es difícil mantenerse al día.
By next year, smartphones will be replaced by newer models. Technology moves so fast it's hard to keep up.
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Carlos
La nevera está siendo limpiada por el técnico. Dijo que el sistema de enfriamiento necesitaba mantenimiento urgente.
The fridge is being cleaned by the technician. He said the cooling system needed urgent maintenance.
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Sofía
Bien. Las neveras modernas tienen tantas funciones electrónicas que casi parecen computadoras.
Good. Modern refrigerators have so many electronic features that they almost seem like computers.
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Carlos
Cierto. Mi nuevo microondas hasta se conecta a internet. Puedo encenderlo desde mi smartphone antes de llegar a casa.
True. My new microwave even connects to the internet. I can turn it on from my smartphone before I get home.
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Sofía
Eso suena asombroso y un poco excesivo. A veces las máquinas más simples son mejores.
That sounds amazing and a bit over the top. Sometimes simpler machines are better.
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Carlos
Quizás tengas razón. He estado considerando reemplazar mi lavavajillas también, pero el viejo todavía funciona perfectamente.
Maybe you're right. I've been thinking of replacing my dishwasher too, but the old one still works perfectly.
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Sofía
Si funciona, consérvalo. He aprendido que lo más nuevo no siempre es mejor en tecnología.
If it works, keep it. I've learned that newer isn't always better when it comes to technology.
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Carlos
Pensamiento inteligente. Mi vieja cámara digital todavía toma hermosas fotos, mucho mejores que mi smartphone.
Smart thinking. My old digital camera still takes beautiful pictures, much better than my smartphone.
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Sofía
Cierto. Algunos equipos más antiguos tienen calidad real. La nueva tableta que compré el año pasado ya se siente lenta.
True. Some older devices have real quality. The new tablet I bought last year already feels slow.
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Carlos
Frustrante. Quizás solo compre un nuevo teclado y ratón en lugar de reemplazar toda la computadora.
Frustrating. Maybe I'll just buy a new keyboard and mouse instead of replacing the whole computer.
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Sofía
Brillante idea. Las pequeñas mejoras suelen hacer maravillas.
Great idea. Small improvements often work wonders.
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