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  1. Carlos
    Spanish Acabo de limpiar el dormitorio. Me llevó toda la tarde pero ahora se ve fantástico.

    I just cleaned the bedroom. It took me all afternoon but now it looks great.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish Este es el apartamento que se construyó el año pasado. El cuarto de baño es enorme y muy moderno.

    This is the apartment that was built last year. The bathroom is huge and very modern.

  3. Carlos
    Spanish ¿Alguna vez te has alojado en una habitación individual en un hotel? Suelen ser bastante pequeñas.

    Have you ever stayed in a single room at a hotel? They're usually quite small.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish Sí, el verano pasado en París. La recepción dijo que una habitación doble habría costado el doble.

    Yes, last summer in Paris. The front desk said a double room would have cost twice as much.

  5. Carlos
    Spanish Prefiero apartamentos para viajes más largos. Tener una cocina y una sala de estar hace todo más cómodo.

    I prefer apartments for longer trips. Having a kitchen and a living room makes everything more comfortable.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish Cierto. La cabaña que alquilamos en el campo el año pasado tenía tres dormitorios y un jardín hermoso.

    That's true. The cabin we rented in the countryside last year had three bedrooms and a beautiful garden.

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Eso suena maravilloso. He estado considerando alquilar una pequeña cabaña cerca del lago este verano.

    That sounds wonderful. I've been thinking about renting a small cabin near the lake this summer.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish Idea brillante. Si estuviera libre, me uniría a ti un fin de semana.

    Great idea. If I were free, I would join you for a weekend.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish Por supuesto que deberías venir. La cabaña tiene un balcón que mira al agua.

    Of course you should come. The cabin has a balcony that faces the water.

  10. Sofía
    Spanish Eso suena mágico. ¿Se ha terminado ya el bloque de apartamentos que estabas mirando?

    That sounds magical. Is the apartment block you were looking at finished yet?

  11. Carlos
    Spanish Casi. El comedor está terminado, y los azulejos del baño llegaron ayer.

    Almost. The dining room is finished, and the bathroom tiles arrived yesterday.

  12. Sofía
    Spanish Excelente. No puedo esperar a ver el resultado final.

    Excellent. I can't wait to see the final result.

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