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Carlos
Para cuando llegamos, ya se había oscurecido por completo. La tormenta afuera fue la más extrema que he visto.
By the time we arrived, it was already completely dark. The storm outside was the most extreme I've seen.
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Sofía
A sus ojos, era la idea más original de todas. Llevaba semanas planeando la sorpresa.
In their eyes, it was the most original idea of all. They had been planning the surprise for weeks.
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Carlos
Habían frito el pescado antes de que todos llegaran a la cena. El olor era inusual pero agradable.
They had fried the fish before everyone arrived for dinner. The smell was unusual but pleasant.
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Sofía
Eso suena maravilloso. ¿Probaste la salsa especial que el chef había preparado?
That sounds wonderful. Did you try the special sauce the chef prepared?
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Carlos
Sí, fue absolutamente fantástica. El sabor era tan inusual que pedí la receta.
Yes, it was absolutely fantastic. The flavor was so unusual I asked for the recipe.
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Sofía
Me encanta probar platos ordinarios hechos de formas extraordinarias. Se siente como una aventura para los sentidos.
I love trying ordinary dishes made in extraordinary ways. It feels like an adventure for the senses.
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Carlos
¿Alguna vez has probado un deporte extremo? Mi primo lleva años haciendo snowboard.
Have you ever tried an extreme sport? My cousin has been snowboarding for years.
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Sofía
Una vez probé el surf en vacaciones. Las olas eran tan altas que me asusté al principio.
Once I tried surfing on vacation. The waves were so high that I was scared at first.
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Carlos
Eso suena increíble. Si tuviera más valor, intentaría bucear en el océano.
That sounds incredible. If I had more courage, I would try diving in the ocean.
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Sofía
Deberías. El paisaje bajo el agua es lo más hermoso que he visto.
You should. The underwater scenery is the most beautiful thing I've seen.
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Carlos
Quizá el próximo verano podamos ir juntos. Serían las vacaciones más originales que jamás haya tomado.
Maybe next summer we can go together. It would be the most unusual vacation I've ever taken.
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Sofía
Plan brillante. Empecemos a ahorrar ya.
Brilliant plan. Let's start saving now.
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