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Pearl Pursuit: An Artist's Treasure Hunt in Barcelona

Sep 14, 2024 · 17m 31s
Pearl Pursuit: An Artist's Treasure Hunt in Barcelona
Chapters

01 · Main Story

1m 43s

02 · Vocabulary Words

13m 37s

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Pearl Pursuit: An Artist's Treasure Hunt in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/pearl-pursuit-an-artists-treasure-hunt-in-barcelona/ Story Transcript: Ca: El sol de tardor il·luminava...

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Pearl Pursuit: An Artist's Treasure Hunt in Barcelona
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.org/pearl-pursuit-an-artists-treasure-hunt-in-barcelona

Story Transcript:

Ca: El sol de tardor il·luminava els carrers de Barcelona mentre Oriol i Marta recorrien les parades del mercat d'artesania.
En: The autumn sun illuminated the streets of Barcelona as Oriol and Marta roamed the stalls of the craft market.

Ca: Les banderoles de les festes de la Mercè ballaven al vent amb colors vius.
En: The banners from the Mercè festival swayed in the wind with vivid colors.

Ca: L'ambient estava ple del xivarri de la gent, l'aroma de castanyes torrades i la música dels artistes del carrer.
En: The atmosphere was filled with the chatter of people, the aroma of roasted chestnuts, and the music of street performers.

Ca: Oriol, un jove artista, buscava perles úniques per completar la seva darrera col·lecció de joies.
En: Oriol, a young artist, was searching for unique pearls to complete his latest jewelry collection.

Ca: Els ulls brillaven d'anticipació, però també de preocupació.
En: His eyes shone with anticipation but also with concern.

Ca: La seva amiga Marta, que sempre veia oportunitats, esperava trobar inspiració per als seus propis dissenys.
En: His friend Marta, who always saw opportunities, hoped to find inspiration for her own designs.

Ca: “Has vist aquestes perles?”, va dir Marta, assenyalant una parada plena de colors brillants.
En: "Have you seen these pearls?" Marta said, pointing to a stall full of bright colors.

Ca: Oriol, una mica indecís, va contemplar la multitud de parades que s'estenien a la vista, cadascuna oferint tresors semblants però no exactament el que ell buscava.
En: Oriol, a bit hesitant, looked at the multitude of stalls stretching out before them, each offering treasures that were similar but not exactly what he was looking for.

Ca: “Necessito alguna cosa especial”, va murmurar Oriol, mirant al seu voltant.
En: "I need something special," Oriol murmured, looking around.

Ca: El mercat estava atapeït, gent movent-se amunt i avall, cada parada una temptació de comprar i provar sort.
En: The market was crowded, people moving up and down, each stall a temptation to buy and try their luck.

Ca: Després de visitar moltes parades i veure vidres similars una vegada i una altra, Oriol va començar a sentir-se desanimat.
En: After visiting many stalls and seeing similar beads over and over, Oriol began to feel discouraged.

Ca: Marta, notant la seva frustració, li va fer un somriure de confiança.
En: Marta, noticing his frustration, gave him a reassuring smile.

Ca: “No et rendeixis. Hi haurà alguna cosa aquí per tu”, va dir, plena d'anhel.
En: "Don't give up. There will be something here for you," she said, full of hope.

Ca: Finalment, van arribar a una petita parada amagada darrere d'una altra més gran.
En: Finally, they reached a small stall hidden behind a larger one.

Ca: Els ulls d'Oriol es van obrir de cop.
En: Oriol's eyes suddenly widened.

Ca: Darrere del taulell, un venedor amb aspecte savi, assegut rere una taula plena de tresors brillants, tenia una col·lecció de perles inusuals i captivadores.
En: Behind the counter, a wise-looking vendor sat at a table full of shimmering treasures, possessing a collection of unusual and captivating pearls.

Ca: “Li interessa alguna cosa?”, va preguntar el venedor amb un somriure misteriós.
En: “Is there something you're interested in?” the vendor asked with a mysterious smile.

Ca: Oriol va assenyalar un collaret de perles d'un to verd iridescent únic.
En: Oriol pointed to a necklace of pearls with a unique iridescent green hue.

Ca: Eren perfectes per als seus dissenys.
En: They were perfect for his designs.

Ca: “Sí, aquestes són realment especials.”
En: "Yes, these are truly special."

Ca: El venedor va somriure, però no estava del tot disposat a vendre-les fàcilment.
En: The vendor smiled but was not entirely willing to sell them easily.

Ca: Oriol va començar a negociar, parlant amb passió de la seva obra i de com aquestes perles elevarien els seus dissenys més enllà del normal.
En: Oriol began to negotiate, passionately discussing his work and how these pearls would elevate his designs beyond the ordinary.

Ca: Després d'un debat animat i sincer, el venedor, impressionat per la determinació del jove artista, finalment va accedir a un preu raonable.
En: After a lively and sincere debate, the vendor, impressed by the young artist's determination, finally agreed to a reasonable price.

Ca: Oriol, emocionat amb la seva victòria, va agafar les joies amb cura.
En: Oriol, thrilled with his victory, carefully took the jewelry.

Ca: A mesura que s'allunyaven de la parada, Oriol se sentia ple de confiança i energia creativa.
En: As they walked away from the stall, Oriol felt full of confidence and creative energy.

Ca: Marta, orgullosa del seu amic, li va donar una palmadeta a l'esquena.
En: Marta, proud of her friend, gave him a pat on the back.

Ca: “Ho sabies que ho aconseguiries.”
En: "I knew you would get it."

Ca: Oriol somreia mentre miraven la ciutat animada al seu voltant.
En: Oriol smiled as they looked at the lively city around them.

Ca: Les possibilitats amb les noves idees martellaven dins el seu cap.
En: The possibilities with new ideas pounded in his head.

Ca: Havia après la importància de perseverar i seguir el camí del seu propi art.
En: He had learned the importance of persevering and following his own artistic path.

Ca: El soroll de la festa els envoltava mentre s'allunyaven, preparats per conquerir els somnis amb dissenys únics.
En: The noise of the festival surrounded them as they walked away, ready to conquer dreams with unique designs.


Vocabulary Words:
  • the stalls: les parades
  • the banners: les banderoles
  • the atmosphere: l'ambient
  • the chatter: el xivarri
  • the aroma: l'aroma
  • the noise: el soroll
  • the street performers: els artistes del carrer
  • the pearls: les perles
  • anticipation: anticipació
  • hesitant: indecís
  • the multitude: la multitud
  • the treasures: els tresors
  • the market: el mercat
  • crowded: atapeït
  • the vendor: el venedor
  • the table: la taula
  • shimmering: brillants
  • the necklace: el collaret
  • iridescent: iridescent
  • widened: es van obrir de cop
  • the debate: el debat
  • determination: determinació
  • reasonable: raonable
  • victory: victòria
  • confidence: confiança
  • creative energy: energia creativa
  • proud: orgullosa
  • possibilities: possibilitats
  • persevering: perseverar
  • own artistic path: el camí del seu propi art
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