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  1. Carlos
    Spanish El cepillo se usa para pintar las paredes. He estado trabajando en el dormitorio toda la tarde.

    The brush is used to paint the walls. I have been working in the bedroom all afternoon.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish Esta calculadora fue diseñada para problemas matemáticos complejos. El profesor me la dio el trimestre pasado.

    This calculator was designed for complex math problems. The teacher gave it to me last term.

  3. Carlos
    Spanish El peine sobre la mesa pertenece a Julie. Lo dejó aquí ayer después de nuestra visita.

    The comb on the table belongs to Julie. She left it here yesterday after our visit.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish Se lo devolveré mañana. Por cierto, ¿tienes un cuchillo lo bastante afilado para cortar esta fruta?

    I'll give it back to you tomorrow. By the way, do you have a knife sharp enough to cut this fruit?

  5. Carlos
    Spanish En el cajón de la cocina. El nuevo que compré el mes pasado es excelente para todo.

    In the kitchen drawer. The new one I bought last month is great for everything.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish Brillante. Las herramientas realmente marcan la diferencia. Una buena tetera también transformó mi café de la mañana.

    Great. Tools really make a difference. A good kettle also transformed my morning coffee.

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Cierto. He estado pensando en comprar también una plancha adecuada. La mía vieja sigue rompiéndose.

    That's true. I've been thinking of buying a proper iron too. My old one keeps breaking.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish Inteligente elección. Las herramientas de calidad duran años y ahorran dinero a largo plazo.

    Smart choice. Quality tools last for years and save money in the long run.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish De acuerdo. Hasta un instrumento simple como un tenedor debería estar bien hecho. Los baratos se doblan inmediatamente.

    I agree. Even a simple utensil like a fork should be well made. Cheap ones bend right away.

  10. Sofía
    Spanish Lo he notado. Mi abuela me regaló una vieja cacerola que ha durado cuarenta años. Las modernas nunca duran.

    I've noticed it. My grandmother gave me an old saucepan that has lasted forty years. Modern ones never last.

  11. Carlos
    Spanish Esa es la diferencia que marca la verdadera artesanía. La fabricación moderna se centra en el precio sobre la calidad.

    That's the difference true craftsmanship makes. Modern manufacturing focuses on price over quality.

  12. Sofía
    Spanish Triste pero cierto. Siempre busco materiales sólidos ahora cuando compro algo para la casa.

    Sad but true. I always look for sturdy materials now when I buy something for the house.

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