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On Thursday's ENN, Cinco de Mayo. Mae West. Gavin McKenna arrested. NFL Australia. Rich on Jets QB options. Peter switches seats. Chambliss' appeal denied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWe are so back and with some fun life updates!!! In this episode, Matt and Enn continue Winter's Heart from Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series! This week we cover Chapters 22 & 23 - thanks for joining us!Ch. 22: Out of Thin AirCh. 23: To Lose the SunPurchase Enn's First Book!!!: https://a.co/d/hyrYwW5Radiant (Words of Power Book 1) is available NOW in Paperback and Digital!! (Enn's pseudonym is Jordan Willis Bright)Follow Enn's Author page on IG: @Jordanwillisbright - https://www.instagram.com/jordanwillisbright/ Follow Matt's Art Account: @DrawnwiththeWindFabulous https://www.instagram.com/drawnwiththewindfabulous/ Support the show

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On Tuesday's ENN, no WiFi for Peter, YoYo Super Bowl media questions, Kraft not a HoFer, 18-game NFL Season? NBA Celebrity Game participants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Inspiration: Gaudí's Magic and the Power of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-27-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un matí fred d'hivern, tres amics caminaven pel majestuós Park Güell de Barcelona.En: On a cold winter morning, three friends were walking through the majestic Park Güell in Barcelona.Ca: Un mosaic de colors brillants embellia el paisatge i les vistes panoràmiques de la ciutat resplendien tot i els núvols grisos.En: A mosaic of bright colors embellished the landscape, and the panoramic views of the city glistened despite the gray clouds.Ca: Pere, l'artista del grup, es quedava mirant les formes ondulades dels bancs de trencadís.En: Pere, the artist of the group, was staring at the wavy shapes of the trencadís benches.Ca: Sentia una barreja d'admiració i incertesa.En: He felt a mix of admiration and uncertainty.Ca: Desitjava tant trobar inspiració per a la seva nova sèrie d'art.En: He so wished to find inspiration for his new series of art.Ca: Però, el dubte aclaparava la seva ment.En: But doubt overwhelmed his mind.Ca: "I si ja no sóc capaç de crear res de nou?En: "What if I'm no longer capable of creating anything new?"Ca: ", pensava mentre passava la mà per sobre del mosaic fred.En: he thought as he ran his hand over the cold mosaic.Ca: Al seu costat, Núria explicava amb passió els plans del seu nou projecte d'emprenedoria.En: Beside him, Núria passionately talked about the plans for her new entrepreneurial project.Ca: Sempre optimista, veia oportunitats a cada cantonada.En: Always optimistic, she saw opportunities at every corner.Ca: "Aquest any serà nostre.En: "This year will be ours.Ca: Tinc tantes ganes de començar!En: I can't wait to start!"Ca: ", va exclamar mentre el seu somriure desafiava el fred.En: she exclaimed, her smile defying the cold.Ca: Jordi, l'amic pragmàtic, seguia amb calma.En: Jordi, the pragmatic friend, followed calmly.Ca: Ell escoltava les paraules de Núria amb un lleuger somriure.En: He listened to Núria's words with a slight smile.Ca: Però, en silenci, sentia punxades d'enveja.En: But silently, he felt twinges of envy.Ca: Tot semblava tan fàcil per als altres, mentre ell lluitava amb les seves pròpies inseguretats.En: Everything seemed so easy for others, while he struggled with his own insecurities.Ca: "Està bé somiar, però hem de ser realistes", va dir a Pere, sense voler, inclinant més el dubte que turmentava al seu amic.En: "It's okay to dream, but we have to be realistic," he said to Pere, unintentionally feeding the doubt that tormented his friend.Ca: Llum solar emergia tímidament a través dels núvols sobre el cap de Pere quan van arribar a la gran terrassa de mosaic.En: Sunlight timidly emerged through the clouds above Pere when they arrived at the large mosaic terrace.Ca: Els colors del mosaic brillaven amb intensitat, com si fossin pintats amb els raigs del seu propi sol personal.En: The colors of the mosaic shone intensely, as if painted with the rays of his own personal sun.Ca: Pere va sentir, de sobte, una gran calidesa al seu interior i una calma nova l'embolcallava.En: Suddenly, Pere felt a great warmth inside himself, and a new calm enveloped him.Ca: "Potser no ho vaig estar veient clar fins ara", va murmurar.En: "Perhaps I wasn't seeing it clearly until now," he murmured.Ca: Instintivament, va tancar els ulls i va deixar que el lloc parlés a través del seu silenci.En: Instinctively, he closed his eyes and let the place speak through its silence.Ca: Amb els ulls de la seva ment, va veure la seva pròxima col·lecció: figures reinterpretades des de les formes de Gaudí, colors vius plasmats en aquarel·les i textures que parlarien al públic sobre la seva nova visió del món.En: In his mind's eye, he saw his next collection: figures reinterpreted from the shapes of Gaudí, vibrant colors captured in watercolors, and textures that would speak to the public about his new vision of the world.Ca: Després d'obrir els ulls, Pere va mirar als seus amics.En: After opening his eyes, Pere looked at his friends.Ca: "Gràcies a vosaltres, he trobat el que necessitava", va dir decidit.En: "Thanks to you, I found what I needed," he said decisively.Ca: Núria va posar la mà a l'espatlla de Pere, somrient amb complicitat.En: Núria placed her hand on Pere's shoulder, smiling in camaraderie.Ca: "Sabem que ho aconseguiràs", va afirmar.En: "We know you'll make it," she affirmed.Ca: Jordi, amb el cor més lleuger, se'n va adonar del valor de l'amistat sincera.En: Jordi, with a lighter heart, realized the value of true friendship.Ca: Potser havia de fer un propòsit d'any nou per aprendre a mostrar millor el seu suport.En: Perhaps he should make a New Year's resolution to learn to better show his support.Ca: Pere havia superat la seva inseguretat i Jordi volia estar al seu costat en el camí que s'obria.En: Pere had overcome his insecurity, and Jordi wanted to stand by him on the path ahead.Ca: Amb la confiança renovada, els tres amics van deixar el parc, plens d'optimisme.En: With renewed confidence, the three friends left the park, filled with optimism.Ca: Cadascú havia trobat alguna cosa aquell matí: inspiració, motivació i, sobretot, el poder transformador d'una veritable amistat.En: Each had found something that morning: inspiration, motivation, and above all, the transformative power of true friendship. Vocabulary Words:cold: fredmorning: el matíwinter: l'hivernmajestic: majestuósfriend: l'amicmosaic: el mosaicpanoramic views: les vistes panoràmiquesclouds: els núvolsartist: l'artistawave shapes: les formes onduladesbenches: els bancsadmiration: l'admiracióuncertainty: la incertesadoubt: el dubtemind: la mententrepreneurial project: el projecte d'emprenedoriaoptimistic: optimistaopportunities: les oportunitatscorner: la cantonadapragmatic: pragmàticcalmly: amb calmaslight smile: un lleuger somriureenvy: l'envejainsecurity: la inseguretatwarmth: la calidesacalm: la calmafriendship: l'amistatresolution: el propòsitconfidence: la confiançaoptimism: l'optimisme

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Conquering Cliffs: A Journey of Fear and Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-21-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El dia començava amb un cel clar i un sol brillant sobre la Costa Brava.En: The day began with a clear sky and a bright sun over the Costa Brava.Ca: El mar blau es reflectia en els ulls de la Núria mentre es preparava per a l'excursió.En: The blue sea reflected in Núria's eyes as she prepared for the excursion.Ca: Els penya-segats eren imponents, amagant històries antigues entre les seves roques.En: The cliffs were imposing, hiding ancient stories among their rocks.Ca: L'hivern donava una frescor especial a l'aire, estimulant cada pas que feia la parella.En: Winter gave a special freshness to the air, invigorating every step the couple took.Ca: La Núria era aventurera de mena.En: Núria was adventurous by nature.Ca: Li agradava explorar nous paisatges i trobar inspiració per als seus quadres.En: She loved exploring new landscapes and finding inspiration for her paintings.Ca: Tanmateix, dins seu, hi havia un secret temor: les altures.En: However, within her, there was a secret fear: heights.Ca: En Jordi, el seu amic sempre enèrgic, mai s'havia adonat d'aquesta por.En: Jordi, her ever-energetic friend, had never realized this fear.Ca: Ell caminava al seu costat, ple de confiança, animant-la contínuament.En: He walked beside her, full of confidence, continuously encouraging her.Ca: "Vinga, Núria, aquesta part del camí és preciosa, no t'ho perdis!En: "Come on, Núria, this part of the path is beautiful, don't miss it!"Ca: ", deia Jordi amb entusiasme.En: Jordi would say with enthusiasm.Ca: El camí serpentejava per la costa, revelant vistes espectaculars del mar.En: The path wound its way along the coast, revealing spectacular views of the sea.Ca: Però també es tornava més complicat, amb pendents rocosos i trams estrets que deixaven veure el mar des de vertiginoses altures.En: But it also became more challenging, with rocky slopes and narrow sections that offered dizzying views of the sea below.Ca: La Núria sentia el cor bategar-li fort, però no volia defallir.En: Núria felt her heart beating hard, but she did not want to falter.Ca: La voluntat de superar la seva por i trobar inspiració guiava cada pas.En: The will to overcome her fear and find inspiration guided every step.Ca: "Ara vindrà la part més alta", va avisar Jordi.En: "Now we're coming to the highest part," Jordi warned.Ca: La Núria es va aturar un moment, mirant cap amunt, cap al punt culminant de l'excursió.En: Núria paused for a moment, looking up towards the culminating point of the excursion.Ca: Allà, el camí s'elevava fins a un penya-segat que prometia una vista de somni.En: There, the path rose to a cliff promising a dreamlike view.Ca: L'aire fred li bufava al voltant, i les onades trencaven amb força contra les roques a sota d'ella.En: The cold air blew around her, and the waves crashed forcefully against the rocks below.Ca: Tot i això, va respirar profundament, trobant la valentia en el suport de Jordi i el desig de vèncer la seva por.En: Nevertheless, she took a deep breath, finding courage in Jordi's support and the desire to conquer her fear.Ca: Finalment, van arribar a la part superior.En: Finally, they reached the top.Ca: La vista era impressionant: un horitzó infinit, blaus i verds del mar fusionant-se amb el cel.En: The view was breathtaking: an endless horizon, blues and greens of the sea blending with the sky.Ca: La Núria es va sentir petita al costat d'aquella magnitud, però també poderosa.En: Núria felt small in the face of such magnitude, but also powerful.Ca: "Ho has aconseguit, mira què bonic!En: "You did it, look how beautiful it is!"Ca: ", va exclamar Jordi, sense adonar-se del que significava aquell moment per a la seva amiga.En: Jordi exclaimed, unaware of what this moment meant for his friend.Ca: La Núria va mirar endavant i va fer una passa més, acceptant el paisatge i el seu temor.En: Núria looked ahead and took another step, embracing the landscape and her fear.Ca: El vent li acariciava els cabells, i un sentiment d'alliberament va envair-la.En: The wind caressed her hair, and a feeling of liberation washed over her.Ca: Amb els ulls lluents, va somriure a Jordi.En: With sparkling eyes, she smiled at Jordi.Ca: En aquell moment, en Jordi va entendre.En: In that moment, Jordi understood.Ca: Va veure el que havia aconseguit i el que havia implicat.En: He saw what she had accomplished and what it had entailed.Ca: Li va oferir un suport sincer amb una abraçada i un "Estic molt orgullós de tu".En: He offered her sincere support with a hug and an "I'm so proud of you."Ca: Després de vèncer les altures, la Núria va sentir una nova confiança.En: After conquering the heights, Núria felt a new confidence.Ca: Sabia que podia confiar en si mateixa i en les seves forces.En: She knew she could rely on herself and her strengths.Ca: Aquesta experiència seria l'empenta per a nous projectes artístics, plens de colors i emocions.En: This experience would be the push for new artistic projects, full of colors and emotions.Ca: Quan van tornar a baixar dels penya-segats, la Núria portava amb ella no només inspiració, sinó també la certesa que podia afrontar nous reptes.En: As they descended from the cliffs, Núria carried with her not only inspiration but also the certainty that she could face new challenges.Ca: La Costa Brava quedava enrere, portant una part del seu cor i pintant-lo a l'ànima de la Núria per sempre.En: The Costa Brava remained behind, taking a piece of her heart and painting it onto Núria's soul forever. Vocabulary Words:the sky: el celthe cliff: el penya-segatthe breeze: la brisathe wave: la onadathe path: el camíthe slope: el pendentthe view: la vistathe horizon: l'horitzóthe landscape: el paisatgethe fear: la porthe step: el pasthe magnitude: la magnitudthe inspiration: la inspiracióthe confidence: la confiançathe courage: el coratgethe support: el suportthe joy: l'alegriathe realization: la realitzacióthe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmethe air: l'airethe liberation: l'alliberamentthe certainty: la certesathe challenge: el reptethe project: el projectethe painting: el quadrethe strength: la forçato overcome: superarto explore: explorarto inspire: inspirarto conquer: vèncer

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Delicious Journey: Discovering Barcelona's Culinary Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-21-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La boira del matí sobre Barcelona encara no s'havia dissipat quan Martí i Núria van arribar al Mercat de la Boqueria.En: The morning fog over Barcelona had not yet dissipated when Martí and Núria arrived at the Mercat de la Boqueria.Ca: Era un dissabte d'hivern, i el mercat resplendia amb una barreja de colors vius i olors captivadores.En: It was a winter Saturday, and the market glowed with a mix of lively colors and captivating smells.Ca: A mà dreta, les parades lluïen verdures fresques; a mà esquerra, els peixos del dia llampurnejaven en el seu gel brunyit.En: On the right, the stalls displayed fresh vegetables; on the left, the day's fish shimmered on their polished ice.Ca: "Avui és el gran dia", va dir Martí amb una barreja d'excitació i nervis.En: "Today is the big day," said Martí with a mix of excitement and nerves.Ca: "La meva mare política vindrà a sopar, i ha de ser perfecte."En: "My mother-in-law is coming for dinner, and it has to be perfect."Ca: "Cristina només vol passar una bona estona", va replicar Núria amb un somriure tranquil.En: "Cristina just wants to have a good time," Núria replied with a calm smile.Ca: "No ens preocupem per la perfecció."En: "Let's not worry about perfection."Ca: Martí va agafar el carro amb decisió, fixant-se en la llista meticulosament preparada.En: Martí took the cart with determination, focusing on the meticulously prepared list.Ca: Però, de seguida, es va adonar que no podien caminar fàcilment entre la multitud.En: But he quickly realized they couldn't easily walk through the crowd.Ca: "Com ho farem així?" va dir, inquiet.En: "How will we manage like this?" he said, concerned.Ca: Mentre avançaven amb paciència, van descobrir que alguns dels seus ingredients preferits, com els tomàquets de Montserrat, no estaven disponibles.En: As they moved forward patiently, they discovered that some of their favorite ingredients, like Montserrat tomatoes, were unavailable.Ca: Martí va bufar frustrat. "No és el que esperava", va murmurar.En: Martí sighed in frustration. "It's not what I expected," he murmured.Ca: Núria, amb la seva espontaneïtat habitual, li va agafar la mà.En: Núria, with her usual spontaneity, took his hand.Ca: "Confia en mi. Ens adaptarem.En: "Trust me. We can adapt.Ca: Mira aquestes cebes tendres. Podem fer servir-les en lloc dels tomàquets", va suggerir.En: Look at these green onions. We can use them instead of the tomatoes," she suggested.Ca: Al principi, Martí no estava convençut, però va veure el somriure confiada de Núria i va assentir.En: Initially, Martí wasn't convinced, but he saw Núria's confident smile and nodded.Ca: A poc a poc, va començar a deixar-se portar per l'experiència.En: Gradually, he started to let himself be carried away by the experience.Ca: Les olors de les espècies, el murmuri dels venedors, les cançons en l'aire... tot tenia un encant especial.En: The smells of the spices, the murmurs of the vendors, the songs in the air... everything had a special charm.Ca: De sobte, mentre avançaven per la zona de carns, Martí va veure alguna cosa que el va fer aturar-se en sec.En: Suddenly, as they moved through the meat section, Martí saw something that made him stop dead in his tracks.Ca: Allà, entre pollastres i conills, hi havia una peça de carn de vedella que brillava amb una frescor insuperable.En: There, among chickens and rabbits, was a piece of veal that shone with unsurpassable freshness.Ca: No estava a la seva llista, però Martí la va imaginar perfectament a la seva taula.En: It wasn't on his list, but Martí imagined it perfectly on his table.Ca: Amb ànim renovat, va comprar la carn.En: With renewed enthusiasm, he bought the meat.Ca: Núria va somriure. "Veus? El mercat sempre et sorprèn."En: Núria smiled. "See? The market always surprises you."Ca: Quan van arribar a casa, Martí va trobar plaer en preparar el sopar, aquesta vegada sense angoixes.En: When they got home, Martí found pleasure in preparing the dinner, this time without anxiety.Ca: Quan la seva mare política va tastar el menjar, va fer un gest de sorpresa i va aplaudir les seves habilitats culinàries.En: When his mother-in-law tasted the food, she showed surprise and praised his culinary skills.Ca: "Està deliciós!", va exclamar.En: "It's delicious!" she exclaimed.Ca: Després de sopar, mentre recollien la taula, Martí va agafar la mà de Núria.En: After dinner, while clearing the table, Martí took Núria's hand.Ca: "Gràcies per ajudar-me a veure que l'important no és només el resultat, sinó també el viatge", va dir amb sinceritat.En: "Thank you for helping me see that what's important isn't just the result, but also the journey," he said sincerely.Ca: Martí havia après que, a vegades, deixar-se portar per l'experiència i confiar en els instints —i en la Núria— podia crear moments inoblidables.En: Martí had learned that sometimes letting himself be carried by the experience and trusting his instincts—and Núria—could create unforgettable moments.Ca: Barcelona, amb tota la seva vida, l'havia ensenyat a ser flexible i a trobar bellesa en l'imperfecció, tal com Núria sempre havia viscut.En: Barcelona, with all its life, had taught him to be flexible and to find beauty in imperfection, just as Núria had always lived. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la boirato dissipate: dissiparthe stall: la paradato shimmer: llampurnejarthe anxiety: l'angoixathe charm: l'encantthe meat: la carnto murmur: murmurarto adapt: adaptar-sethe freshness: la frescorunbeatable: insuperablethe determination: la decisióto nod: assentirthe perfection: la perfeccióthe instinct: l'instintthe surprise: la sorpresato trust: confiarto clear (the table): recollir (la taula)the journey: el viatgethe charm: l'encantthe spontaneity: l'espontaneïtatthe crowd: la multitudto sigh: bufarto praise: aplaudirthe vendor: el venedorcaptivating: captivadorto let oneself be carried away: deixar-se portarthe scent: la olorflexible: flexiblethe spontaneity: l'espontaneïtat

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Snowy Triumph: La Núria's Unyielding Spirit Transforms Elections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Barcelona estava coberta d'un mantell blanc, un fenomen rar al cor de l'hivern en aquesta ciutat mediterrània.En: Barcelona was covered in a white blanket, a rare phenomenon in the heart of winter in this Mediterranean city.Ca: A dins d'un edifici del barri històric, l'ambient era càlid i ple d'activitat.En: Inside a building in the historic district, the atmosphere was warm and bustling with activity.Ca: Era el dia de les eleccions locals, un esdeveniment important per als ciutadans.En: It was the day of the local elections, an important event for the citizens.Ca: La Núria, una noia amb molta energia i un gran sentit del deure cívic, coordinava els voluntaris al centre de votació.En: La Núria, a young woman full of energy and with a strong sense of civic duty, was coordinating the volunteers at the polling center.Ca: Estava decidida a fer de la jornada una experiència positiva per a tothom. però les notícies no eren bones.En: She was determined to make the day a positive experience for everyone, but the news was not good.Ca: Una nevada inesperada havia complicat el transport i amenaçava amb disminuir la participació.En: An unexpected snowfall had complicated transportation and threatened to reduce turnout.Ca: En Pere, un dels voluntaris més veterans, es va apropar a la Núria amb preocupació als ulls.En: En Pere, one of the most veteran volunteers, approached la Núria with concern in his eyes.Ca: "Núria, què farem? La gent no pot arribar fins aquí."En: "Núria, what will we do? People can't get here."Ca: La Núria va sentir l'angoixa en les paraules d'en Pere, però no es va deixar vèncer pel pessimisme.En: La Núria heard the anxiety in en Pere's words, but she did not let pessimism defeat her.Ca: Des de petita, havia somiat transformar la seva comunitat, i aquesta era una oportunitat per demostrar com petits esforços podien tenir un gran impacte.En: Since she was little, she had dreamed of transforming her community, and this was an opportunity to demonstrate how small efforts could have a big impact.Ca: Amb rapidesa i decisió, la Núria va reunir el grup de voluntaris.En: With speed and determination, la Núria gathered the group of volunteers.Ca: Entre ells hi havia la Montse, una noia amb cotxe que estava disposada a oferir la seva ajuda.En: Among them was la Montse, a girl with a car who was willing to offer her help.Ca: Sense perdre temps, la Núria va traçar un pla.En: Without wasting time, la Núria devised a plan.Ca: "Organitzarem un sistema de transport d'emergència. Montse, tu conduiràs. Pere, trucarem a totes les persones que puguem per oferir-los aquest servei."En: "We will organize an emergency transport system. Montse, you will drive. Pere, we'll call everyone we can to offer them this service."Ca: El pla es va posar en marxa.En: The plan was set in motion.Ca: Amb cada viatge, més i més veïns van fer cap al centre de votació, uns amb ganes d'exercir el seu dret, altres amb sorpresa i gratitud per l'oportunitat.En: With each trip, more and more neighbors made their way to the polling center, some eager to exercise their right, others surprised and grateful for the opportunity.Ca: Era ja gairebé l'hora de tancar les urnes quan el miracle es va produir.En: It was almost time to close the polls when the miracle happened.Ca: La sala es va omplir de gent, una barreja d'abics rient, famílies i avis agraïts que, sense el transport improvisat, haguessin escollit quedar-se a casa davant la neu.En: The room filled with people, a mix of friends laughing, families, and grateful grandparents who, without the improvised transport, would have chosen to stay home in the face of the snow.Ca: La Núria, observant l'escena, va sentir una emoció profunda.En: La Núria, observing the scene, felt a deep emotion.Ca: Ho havien aconseguit: la participació ciutadana havia augmentat, i ho havien fet treballant junts.En: They had succeeded: citizen participation had increased, and they had done it by working together.Ca: Aquella experiència li va oferir més que un simple èxit organitzatiu.En: That experience offered her more than just an organizational success.Ca: Li va donar confiança i una prova palpable que podia mobilitzar la seva comunitat i inspirar canvi.En: It gave her confidence and tangible proof that she could mobilize her community and inspire change.Ca: Quan les urnes es van tancar i l'enrenou es va anar apagant, la Núria es va adonar que havia fet més que superar un repte.En: When the polls closed and the hustle and bustle died down, la Núria realized she had done more than overcome a challenge.Ca: Aquell dia històric de neu a Barcelona havia aconseguit canviar no només la percepció dels altres, sinó també la seva pròpia visió de la capacitat de lideratge i la força del treball comunitari.En: That historic snowy day in Barcelona had managed to change not only the perception of others but also her own view of leadership capacity and the power of community work.Ca: I amb aquest nou sentiment d'empoderament, se'n va anar cap a casa, cansada però feliç, sabent que el futur podia ser molt més brillant amb el compromís de persones com ella.En: And with this new feeling of empowerment, she headed home, tired but happy, knowing that the future could be much brighter with the commitment of people like her. Vocabulary Words:blanket: el mantellphenomenon: el fenomenheart: el cordistrict: el barribustling: càlid i ple d'activitatelections: les eleccionscivic duty: el deure cívicvolunteers: els voluntarispolling center: el centre de votacióturnout: la participacióveteran: el veteràpessimism: el pessimismeanxiety: l'angoixatransform: transformarcommunity: la comunitatopportunity: l'oportunitatimpact: l'impactedetermination: la decisióemergency transport system: el sistema de transport d'emergèncianeighbors: els veïnsgrateful: agraïtsmiracle: el miraclescene: l'escenaemotion: l'emociósuccess: l'èxitconfidence: la confiançaleadership capacity: la capacitat de lideratgeempowerment: l'empoderamentcommitment: el compromís

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Art, Youth, and Heartbeats: A Museum Love Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-10-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un matí fred d'hivern, un grup d'estudiants de l'institut va arribar al Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.En: On a cold winter morning, a group of high school students arrived at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.Ca: Marc, un noi tranquil i amant de la història i l'art, caminava amb el cor bategant una mica més ràpid de l'habitual.En: Marc, a quiet boy and lover of history and art, walked with his heart beating slightly faster than usual.Ca: Estava emocionat i, al mateix temps, nerviós.En: He was excited and, at the same time, nervous.Ca: Avui volia impressionar Laia, la seva companya de classe.En: Today he wanted to impress Laia, his classmate.Ca: "Mira, Marc," va dir la Laia, apuntant amb curiositat a una escultura gòtica.En: "Look, Marc," said Laia, pointing curiously at a Gothic sculpture.Ca: Les seves paraules van tallar el silenci del museu com un raig de llum.En: Her words cut through the museum's silence like a beam of light.Ca: Ell somrigué, intentant mantenir la calma.En: He smiled, trying to stay calm.Ca: "És veritat que els artistes d'aquesta època només volien representar temes religiosos?"En: "Is it true that the artists of this era only wanted to portray religious themes?"Ca: Marc va inspirar profundament.En: Marc took a deep breath.Ca: "Sí... bé, en part," va començar, recordant el que havia llegit sobre l'art medieval.En: "Yes... well, partly," he began, remembering what he had read about medieval art.Ca: "Volien mostrar la seva devoció a Déu i també explicar històries als qui no sabien llegir.En: "They wanted to show their devotion to God and also tell stories to those who couldn't read.Ca: Però..." Va posar-se nerviós, conscient que podia perdre la seva atenció.En: But..." He got nervous, aware that he might lose her attention.Ca: La Núria, la professora que acompanyava els estudiants, els va escoltar de prop i va intervenir amb un somriure engrescador.En: Núria, the teacher accompanying the students, listened closely and intervened with an encouraging smile.Ca: "Molt bé, Marc.En: "Very good, Marc.Ca: Però recorda que l'art també reflectia la vida quotidiana i els valors de l'època."En: But remember that art also reflected the everyday life and values of the time."Ca: "És molt interessant," va dir la Laia.En: "That's very interesting," said Laia.Ca: "Què et sembla aquesta pintura, Marc?" Van aturar-se davant d'un gran llenç del Renaixement.En: "What do you think of this painting, Marc?" They stopped in front of a large Renaissance canvas.Ca: La Laia va somriure, i Marc va sentir el calor a les seves galtes.En: Laia smiled, and Marc felt the warmth on his cheeks.Ca: "Saps alguna cosa especial sobre ella?"En: "Do you know anything special about it?"Ca: El cor de Marc va començar a córrer.En: Marc's heart began to race.Ca: "Bé... l'art del Renaixement... eh, volia capturar la realitat amb precisió," va dir, vacil·lant.En: "Well... Renaissance art... uh, it wanted to capture reality with precision," he said, hesitating.Ca: "Està ple de detall i... eh... comitats... no, no, commutatives... oh!"En: "It's full of detail and... uh... commulations... no, no, commutatives... oh!"Ca: Laia va riure amb dolçor.En: Laia laughed sweetly.Ca: "Tranquil, Marc. M'agrada que t'esforcis.En: "Relax, Marc. I like that you try.Ca: Potser podríem preguntar a la Núria?"En: Maybe we could ask Núria?"Ca: Amb un sentiment de alleugeriment, Marc va acceptar l'ajuda.En: With a feeling of relief, Marc accepted the help.Ca: "Sí," va dir, formant un somriure amb confiança renovada.En: "Yes," he said, forming a smile with renewed confidence.Ca: "Núria, ens dones un cop de mà amb això?"En: "Núria, could you give us a hand with this?"Ca: "Per descomptat!" va dir la Núria, apropant-s'hi.En: "Of course!" said Núria, approaching.Ca: Els va parlar sobre l'evolució de les tècniques artístiques, la influència de la ciència i l'humanisme.En: She talked to them about the evolution of artistic techniques, the influence of science, and humanism.Ca: Marc i Laia escoltaven amb atenció, compartint mirades de complicitat.En: Marc and Laia listened attentively, sharing glances of complicity.Ca: Després d'aquell matí al museu, Marc va sentir que alguna cosa havia canviat.En: After that morning at the museum, Marc felt that something had changed.Ca: No només havia après més sobre l'art, sinó que havia après que no calia impressionar ningú.En: Not only had he learned more about art, but he had also learned that he didn't need to impress anyone.Ca: El seu esforç sincer ja era prou especial.En: His sincere effort was already special enough.Ca: La Laia ho apreciava, i això valia més que qualsevol coneixement.En: Laia appreciated it, and that was worth more than any knowledge.Ca: Junts, van prometre seguir aprenent i explorant les belleses de l'art, mà a mà, sota la llum tènue i càlida del museu.En: Together, they promised to keep learning and exploring the beauties of art, hand in hand, under the dim and warm light of the museum. Vocabulary Words:the morning: el matíthe heart: el corto beat: bategarthe breath: l'alèthe devotion: la devocióthe sculpture: l'esculturathe beam: el raigthe era: l'èpocato portray: representarthe teacher: la professorato intervene: intervenirencouraging: engrescadorthe painting: la pinturathe canvas: el llençthe warmth: el calorto hesitate: vacil·larto appreciate: apreciarthe influence: la influènciahumanism: l'humanismethe glance: la miradaattentively: amb atencióthe relief: l'alleugerimentthe effort: l'esforçthe silence: el silencito approach: apropant-s'hithe technique: la tècnicathe values: els valorscomplicity: la complicitatdim: tènueto explore: explorar

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Rooftop Revelry: Rediscovering Childhood Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El cel brilla amb una tonalitat blavosa i fosforescent mentre el sol es pon sobre els edificis alts de Barcelona.En: The sky glows with a bluish and phosphorescent hue as the sun sets over the tall buildings of Barcelona.Ca: Núria, una jove que sempre mira endavant però amb el cor ple de records del passat, es troba al terrat d'un gratacel.En: Núria, a young woman who always looks forward but with a heart full of memories from the past, finds herself on the rooftop of a skyscraper.Ca: Al seu costat, hi ha en Jordi i la Marta, amics de tota la vida.En: Beside her stand Jordi and Marta, lifelong friends.Ca: És la vigília del Dia de Reis, un dels moments més màgics de l'any.En: It's the eve of Dia de Reis, one of the most magical moments of the year.Ca: Per primer cop, Núria decideix veure la cavalcada des d'un lloc diferent, un punt de vista elevat.En: For the first time, Núria decides to watch the parade from a different place, a higher vantage point.Ca: De petita, la Núria la gaudia des de les voreres abarrotades al costat dels seus pares, amb les mans plenes de caramels llançats pels Reis Mags.En: As a child, Núria enjoyed it from the crowded sidewalks beside her parents, with hands full of candies thrown by the Reis Mags.Ca: El terrat està ple de gent; tothom espera amb emoció veure les carrosses majorals que passaran ben aviat.En: The rooftop is crowded; everyone is eagerly waiting to see the major floats that will soon pass by.Ca: Núria observa la ciutat sota els seus peus i sent un calfred.En: Núria looks at the city under her feet and feels a shiver.Ca: El vent d'hivern li acaricia les galtes, però el seu cor és calent, ple d'esperes.En: The winter wind caresses her cheeks, but her heart is warm, filled with anticipation.Ca: En Jordi li pregunta si tot està bé mentre somriu expectant.En: Jordi asks her if everything is okay while smiling expectantly.Ca: —No ho sé, Jordi —respon, mirant al cel.En: —I don't know, Jordi —she replies, looking at the sky.Ca: —Trobo a faltar la perspectiva del carrer, aquell toc més proper i íntim.En: —I miss the street perspective, that closer and more intimate touch.Ca: Mentre la música de tambors, sons de flautes i rialles de nens omplen l'aire, Núria tanca els ulls i escolta.En: As the sound of drums, flutes, and children's laughter fills the air, Núria closes her eyes and listens.Ca: Els records de les cavalcades passades l'inunden com una antiga cançó de bressol.En: The memories of past parades flood her like an old lullaby.Ca: Obrint els ulls, observa els somriures al seu voltant, gent que, com ella, celebren la màgia d'aquesta festivitat.En: Opening her eyes, she observes the smiles around her, people who, like her, celebrate the magic of this festivity.Ca: Des de la seva alçada pot veure els Reis Mags clars i espectaculars, lluint els seus vestits brillants sota la llum dels focus.En: From her height, she can see the Reis Mags clearly and spectacularly, wearing their gleaming costumes under the spotlight.Ca: Molts nens assenyalen cap a l'aire amb gran il·lusió, cridant els noms dels seus Reis preferits.En: Many children point to the sky with great excitement, shouting the names of their favorite kings.Ca: En aquest moment, Núria entén que la màgia rau tant en els records com en les noves experiències.En: In this moment, Núria understands that the magic resides both in memories and new experiences.Ca: —Vols anar al carrer? —li pregunta la Marta veient la lluita interna en els seus ulls.En: —Do you want to go to the street? —Marta asks, seeing the internal struggle in her eyes.Ca: Núria pensa un moment, llavors somriu serenament.En: Núria thinks for a moment, then smiles serenely.Ca: —Em quedaré aquí —respon, amb un nou sentiment de pau.En: —I'll stay here —she responds, with a new feeling of peace.Ca: —Vull viure-ho tot.En: —I want to experience it all.Ca: El passat i ara.En: The past and now.Ca: Quan la cavalcada arriba al seu punt àlgid, Núria sent una connexió profunda amb el moment.En: As the parade reaches its climax, Núria feels a deep connection with the moment.Ca: No només amb els nens als carrers, sinó amb la comunitat que s'ha format al terrat.En: Not only with the children in the streets but with the community that has formed on the rooftop.Ca: Cada rialla i crit de joia afegeixen una pàgina al seu llibre de records, barreja de nostàlgia i novetat.En: Each laugh and cry of joy adds a page to her book of memories, a mix of nostalgia and novelty.Ca: Amb el cor ple de noves i velles emocions, Núria descobreix la bellesa d'equilibrar els seus desitjos amb les oportunitats que li brinda el moment.En: With her heart full of new and old emotions, Núria discovers the beauty of balancing her desires with the opportunities the moment offers.Ca: Mentre les llums de Barcelona fan ombra a les estrelles, es dóna compte que pot abraçar el canvi i conservar la màgia de la seva infantesa.En: As the lights of Barcelona cast a shadow on the stars, she realizes she can embrace change while preserving the magic of her childhood.Ca: I així, en el fred d'una nit d'hivern, entre la melodia distant de carrosses i il·lusions, Núria troba el seu lloc al món.En: And so, in the cold of a winter night, amidst the distant melody of floats and dreams, Núria finds her place in the world.Ca: Un lloc on el passat i el present ballen junts sota el mateix cel brillant de Barcelona.En: A place where the past and present dance together under the same bright sky of Barcelona. Vocabulary Words:glow: brillarhue: la tonalitatphosphorescent: fosforescentskyscraper: el gratacelrooftop: el terrateve: la vigíliaparade: la cavalcadavantage point: el punt de vistacrowded: abarrotatsidewalk: la vorerafloat: la carrossaanticipation: l'esperacaress: acariciarintimate: íntimlaughter: la riallalullaby: la cançó de bressolspotlight: el focusshiver: el calfredserenely: serenamentclimax: el punt àlgidconnection: la connexiócommunity: la comunitatshadow: l'ombramelody: la melodiamemories: els recordsnovelty: la novetatnostalgia: la nostàlgiaopportunities: les oportunitatspreserve: conservarembrace: abraçar

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rooftop Resolutions: A New Year's Eve in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent d'hivern bufava suaument sobre el terrat cobert d'una fina capa de gebre a l'Eixample de Barcelona.En: The winter wind blew softly over the rooftop covered in a thin layer of frost in the Eixample of Barcelona.Ca: L'aire fred acariciava el rostre de la Núria mentre mirava les llums de la ciutat que brillaven com petites estrelles.En: The cold air caressed Núria's face as she gazed at the city lights that shone like tiny stars.Ca: Era la nit de Cap d'Any i la Núria estava decidida a començar un nou capítol.En: It was New Year's Eve and Núria was determined to begin a new chapter.Ca: Al seu costat, Jordi s'embolcallava amb la seva bufanda preferida.En: Beside her, Jordi wrapped himself in his favorite scarf.Ca: Els dos amics estaven asseguts en cadires de plàstic, un cafè fumejant a les mans, i parlaven sobre els propòsits de l'any nou.En: The two friends were seated on plastic chairs, steaming coffee in their hands, talking about their New Year's resolutions.Ca: "Vull canviar molt aquest any," va dir la Núria, amb la veu plena d'energia.En: "I want to change a lot this year," said Núria, her voice filled with energy.Ca: "Vull començar a menjar més saludable, fer exercici cada dia i aprendre francès!En: "I want to start eating healthier, exercising every day, and learning French!"Ca: "Jordi va aixecar una cella escèptica però somrient.En: Jordi raised a skeptical but smiling eyebrow.Ca: "Sembla força ambiciós, Núria.En: "That sounds quite ambitious, Núria.Ca: T'has d'assegurar que és sostenible.En: You need to make sure it's sustainable."Ca: "La Núria es va quedar pensativa, mirant el cel estrellat.En: Núria remained thoughtful, looking at the starry sky.Ca: "Però vull fer molts canvis.En: "But I want to make many changes.Ca: Estic decidida!En: I'm determined!"Ca: "Jordi li va posar la mà a l'espatlla càlidament.En: Jordi placed a warm hand on her shoulder.Ca: "Sé que pots aconseguir-ho.En: "I know you can achieve it.Ca: Però és millor començar amb coses petites i després augmentar.En: But it's better to start with small things and then increase.Ca: Així no et desanimaràs.En: That way, you won't get discouraged."Ca: "La Núria va sospirar i va fer una pausa.En: Núria sighed and paused.Ca: Ho havia intentat moltes vegades abans, però mai no havia aconseguit mantenir-ho.En: She had tried many times before but had never succeeded in maintaining it.Ca: "Potser tens raó," va admetre finalment.En: "Perhaps you're right," she finally admitted.Ca: Compartiren un moment de silenci, trencat només per la llunyania del so d'un cotxe i les rialles dels veïns que celebraven la nit.En: They shared a moment of silence, broken only by the distant sound of a car and the laughter of neighbors celebrating the night.Ca: La Núria va mirar-li als ulls Jordi amb un somriure renovat.En: Núria looked Jordi in the eyes with a renewed smile.Ca: "D'acord.En: "Okay.Ca: Començaré amb cinc dies d'exercici a la setmana i un curs de cuina saludable.En: I'll start with five days of exercise a week and a healthy cooking course.Ca: I per al francès, mirar noves sèries amb subtítols.En: And for French, I'll watch new series with subtitles."Ca: "Jordi va assentir satisfet.En: Jordi nodded, satisfied.Ca: "Això sona millor.En: "That sounds better.Ca: T'acompanyaré al gimnàs, si vols.En: I'll accompany you to the gym if you want.Ca: Junts podem fer-ho.En: Together, we can do it."Ca: "Les campanades de mitjanit de la Sagrada Família es van escoltar a l'horitzó.En: The chimes of midnight from Sagrada Família resonated on the horizon.Ca: La Núria va aixecar la tassa de cafè per brindar.En: Núria raised her coffee cup to toast.Ca: "Per un any nou ple d'èxit i bona companyia!En: "To a new year full of success and good company!"Ca: "Després de brindar, els dos amics es van quedar una estona més al terrat.En: After toasting, the two friends stayed a while longer on the rooftop.Ca: La Núria sentia una tranquil·litat estranya, una sensació de realització barrejat amb esperança.En: Núria felt a strange tranquility, a sense of accomplishment mixed with hope.Ca: El camí seria llarg, però no estaria sola, i amb això al cor, va embrancar-se amb entusiasme en el nou any.En: The road would be long, but she wouldn't be alone, and with that in her heart, she embarked enthusiastically into the new year. Vocabulary Words:the rooftop: el terratthe frost: el gebreto caress: acariciarto gaze: mirarthe layer: la capato cover: cobrirthe scarf: la bufandato wrap oneself: embolcallar-seskeptical: escèpticambitious: ambicióssustainable: sostenibleto achieve: aconseguirto discourage: desanimarto sigh: sospirarto admit: admetrethe silence: el silencithe laughter: les riallesto celebrate: celebrarthe series: les sèriesthe subtitles: els subtítolsto nod: assentirto accompany: acompanyarto toast: brindarthe success: l'èxitthe company: la companyiato feel: sentirthe tranquility: la tranquil·litatthe accomplishment: la realitzacióto mix: barrejarthe hope: l'esperança

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding the Perfect Gift: A King's Day Quest in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-03-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'hivern lluïa sobre la Plaça de Catalunya, a Barcelona, mentre la gent caminava amunt i avall aprofitant les rebaixes d'hivern.En: The winter sun shone over Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona, as people walked up and down, taking advantage of the winter sales.Ca: Les botigues estaven plenes i l'aire estava carregat de l'excitació del Dia de Reis, que esperava just a l'endemà.En: The stores were full, and the air was charged with the excitement of Dia de Reis (King's Day), which was just the next day.Ca: Lluc estava entre la multitud, mirant escaparates amb el cor esverat.En: Lluc was among the crowd, window shopping with a racing heart.Ca: Buscava un regal perfecte per la seva neboda Júlia abans del sopar de Reis.En: He was looking for the perfect gift for his niece Júlia before the sopar de Reis (King's dinner).Ca: Amb ell, estava Núria.En: With him was Núria.Ca: Era una amiga pràctica i decidida, que havia sortit amb la mateixa missió: trobar regals per la seva família.En: She was a practical and decisive friend, who was on the same mission: to find gifts for her family.Ca: Núria anava carregada amb bosses, però la seva mirada astuta no es perdia cap detall.En: Núria was loaded with bags, but her clever gaze didn't miss a detail.Ca: "Lluc, has de decidir-te aviat," va dir divertida mentre passaven per davant d'una botiga de joguines plena a vessar de gent.En: "Lluc, you need to make a decision soon," she said playfully as they passed by a toy store overflowing with people.Ca: "Ho sé, però no sé què li agradaria a la Júlia," va respondre Lluc desanimat, mirant la gentada.En: "I know, but I don't know what Júlia would like," Lluc replied, discouraged, looking at the crowd.Ca: Ell sabia que havia de sorprendre a la Júlia, però l'allau de joguines i les veus altes dels nens el feien vacil·lar.En: He knew he had to surprise Júlia, but the avalanche of toys and the loud voices of children made him waver.Ca: "El truc és no deixar-se portar pel bullici," va dir Núria.En: "The trick is not to get carried away by the bustle," said Núria.Ca: "Mira cap allà.En: "Look over there.Ca: Una botiga petita, al costat del quiosc.En: A small store next to the kiosk.Ca: Allà no sembla tan atapeït.En: It doesn't seem so crowded."Ca: "Lluc va enfocar l'atenció.En: Lluc focused his attention.Ca: Una petita botiga amb una porta de fusta i un rètol antic semblava ser la seva millor opció.En: A small store with a wooden door and an old sign seemed to be his best option.Ca: Van decidir entrar.En: They decided to enter.Ca: Dins, l'ambient era tranquil i ordenat.En: Inside, the atmosphere was calm and orderly.Ca: Les prestatgeries eren plenes de joguines fascinants i únics que no es trobaven a altres llocs.En: The shelves were full of fascinating and unique toys that couldn't be found elsewhere.Ca: Mentre Lluc observava, va veure una nina de drap feta a mà.En: As Lluc looked around, he saw a handmade cloth doll.Ca: Tenia un vestit blau brillant i un somriure acollidor.En: It had a bright blue dress and a welcoming smile.Ca: De seguida, va saber que això era el que buscava.En: Immediately, he knew that this was what he was looking for.Ca: "Això serà perfecte per la Júlia," va dir amb alleujament, amb un gran somriure al rostre.En: "This will be perfect for Júlia," he said with relief, a big smile on his face.Ca: "Núria, crec que he trobat el regal perfecte," va exclamar.En: "Núria, I think I've found the perfect gift," he exclaimed.Ca: Núria el va mirar amb orgull, veient com la indecisió de Lluc s'esvaïa.En: Núria looked at him with pride, seeing how Lluc's indecision faded.Ca: Lluc es va dirigir cap al taulell i va pagar la nina amb la satisfacció de qui ha aconseguit una fita important.En: Lluc headed to the counter and paid for the doll with the satisfaction of someone who has achieved an important goal.Ca: A fora, el cel començava a enfosquir-se mentre les llums de nadal il·luminaven la plaça amb colors vius.En: Outside, the sky began to darken as the Christmas lights illuminated the square with bright colors.Ca: Lluc se sentia alleugerit i emocionat pel sopar que vindria.En: Lluc felt relieved and excited about the upcoming dinner.Ca: "Avui he après que demanar ajuda és el millor que puc fer," va pensar mentre caminaven cap a casa.En: "Today I learned that asking for help is the best thing I can do," he thought as they walked home.Ca: El regal ja estava preparat i la seva confiança renovada.En: The gift was wrapped and his confidence was renewed.Ca: Lluc sabia que, demà, somriuria àmpliament quan Júlia desemboliqués el seu regal tan especial.En: Lluc knew that tomorrow, he would be smiling broadly when Júlia unwrapped her special gift.Ca: La màgia del Dia de Reis estava assegurada, i amb ella, la calidesa del moment de compartir amb família i amics.En: The magic of Dia de Reis was assured, along with the warmth of sharing the moment with family and friends. Vocabulary Words:the crowd: la multitudto take advantage: aprofitarwindow shopping: mirar escaparatesthe niece: la nebodadiscouraged: desanimatavalanche: allauto waver: vacil·larthe bustle: el bullicithe kiosk: el quioscfascinating: fascinantsthe shelf: les prestatgerieshandmade: feta a màcloth doll: nina de drapwelcoming: acollidorto exclaim: exclamarto fade: esvaïr-sedarken: enfosquir-seconfidence: confiançato relieve: alleugerirupcoming: que vindriato wrap: desemboliquésrenewed: renovadato assure: assegurarthe warmth: la calidesathe excitement: l'excitaciópractical: pràcticadecisive: decididaclever gaze: mirada astutathe wooden door: la porta de fustaold sign: rètol antic

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Hidden New Year: A Heartwarming Apartment Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Plaça del Sol estava plena de gent, tot i el fred intens de l'hivern.En: Plaça del Sol was full of people, despite the intense winter cold.Ca: La ciutat de Barcelona brillava amb llums de colors, preparant-se per rebre l'Any Nou.En: The city of Barcelona shone with colorful lights, preparing to welcome the New Year.Ca: No obstant això, a uns quants carrers de distància, l'ambient era diferent.En: However, just a few streets away, the atmosphere was different.Ca: A dins del seu petit apartament, Jordi estava assegut al sofà, embolicat amb una manta i mocadors al seu voltant.En: Inside his small apartment, Jordi was sitting on the couch, wrapped in a blanket with tissues around him.Ca: Tenia un terrible refredat.En: He had a terrible cold.Ca: Núria estava preocupada pel seu amic.En: Núria was worried about her friend.Ca: Estava segura que la festa de Cap d'Any no seria la mateixa sense ell.En: She was sure that the New Year's Eve party wouldn't be the same without him.Ca: Jordi sempre havia estat el centre d'atenció, el que animava a tothom.En: Jordi had always been the center of attention, the one who cheered everyone up.Ca: Però aquest any, amb el seu refredat, semblava molt més feble del que estava acostumat a veure'l.En: But this year, with his cold, he seemed much weaker than she was used to seeing him.Ca: "Jordi, què farem sense tu a la plaça?En: "Jordi, what will we do without you at the square?"Ca: " va dir Núria, somrient, intentant animar-lo.En: Núria said, smiling, trying to cheer him up.Ca: "No vull que us perdeu el millor de la festa per culpa meva," va respondre Jordi, amb un somriure apagat.En: "I don't want you all to miss the best part of the party because of me," Jordi responded, with a faint smile.Ca: "Vés, passa-t'ho bé.En: "Go, have a good time."Ca: "Però Núria no estava disposada a deixar-lo sol.En: But Núria was not willing to leave him alone.Ca: Va tenir una idea.En: She had an idea.Ca: Si Jordi no podia anar a la festa, la festa vindria a Jordi.En: If Jordi couldn't go to the party, the party would come to Jordi.Ca: Amb decisió, va sortir a comprar decoracions, menjar, i va avisar els amics comuns del seu pla.En: With determination, she went out to buy decorations, food, and informed their mutual friends of her plan.Ca: A mesura que el dia avançava cap al vespre, l'apartament de Jordi es transformava.En: As the day moved towards the evening, Jordi's apartment was transformed.Ca: Les parets estaven cobertes amb llums de corda brillants, i una taula al centre estava plena de begudes i delícies típiques com turrons i cava.En: The walls were covered with bright string lights, and a table in the center was filled with drinks and typical treats like turrons and cava.Ca: Els amics van començar a arribar, cadascú portant una mica d'alegria.En: Friends started to arrive, each bringing a bit of cheer.Ca: Quan Núria va obrir la porta del menjador, Jordi va quedar sorprès.En: When Núria opened the dining room door, Jordi was surprised.Ca: "Què és tot això?En: "What's all this?"Ca: " va preguntar, amb els ulls humits.En: he asked, with his eyes moist.Ca: "És la nostra Plaça del Sol personal," va respondre Núria, amb un somriure ample.En: "It's our personal Plaça del Sol," Núria replied, with a broad smile.Ca: "Pensàvem que preferiries una festa a prop del lleuger calor de casa.En: "We thought you'd prefer a party close to the slight warmth of home."Ca: "Al cap de poc, el rellotge marcava gairebé mitjanit.En: Soon, the clock was almost striking midnight.Ca: Les espurnes dels bengals il·luminaven l'apartament, i van posar les campanades de Plaça del Sol a la televisió perquè poguessin comptar tots junts.En: The sparkles of sparklers lit up the apartment, and they put the chimes from Plaça del Sol on the television so they could count together.Ca: Quan van arribar les dotze, tothom va aixecar les copes i van brindar pel nou any.En: When the clock struck twelve, everyone raised their glasses and toasted to the new year.Ca: Jordi va somriure per primera vegada en molts dies.En: Jordi smiled for the first time in many days.Ca: El calor dels seus amics l'omplia més que qualsevol dels medicaments que havia estat prenent.En: The warmth of his friends filled him more than any of the medicines he had been taking.Ca: Es va adonar que, de vegades, no importava tant on estiguessis, sinó amb qui estaves.En: He realized that sometimes it didn't matter so much where you were, but who you were with.Ca: Núria també va aprendre una lliçó valuosa.En: Núria also learned a valuable lesson.Ca: Els canvis de plans podien portar a moments igual de màgics.En: Changes in plans could lead to equally magical moments.Ca: I així, mentre abraçava Jordi, sabia que aquest any nou seria inoblidable.En: And so, as she hugged Jordi, she knew that this New Year would be unforgettable.Ca: La felicitat dels seus amics havia convertit un petit apartament en el millor lloc del món per començar l'any nou.En: The happiness of her friends had turned a small apartment into the best place in the world to start the new year. Vocabulary Words:the couch: el sofàwrapped: embolicatterrible: terriblethe cold: el refredatworried: preocupadathe attention: l'atencióweaker: més febleto cheer up: animarfaint: apagatdecoration: decoraciódetermination: decisióthe evening: el vespretransformed: transformavafilled: plenatypical: típiquesthe treats: les delíciesthe wall: les paretsthe sparkles: les espurnessparklers: bengalstoasted: brindarthe warmth: el calorthe medicine: els medicamentsthe plan: els plansmagical: màgicshugged: abraçavaunforgettable: inoblidablehappiness: la felicitatto start: començarto realize: adonar-sebright: brillants

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rekindling Old Ties: A Christmas Reunion on La Rambla Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les llums de Nadal il·luminaven La Rambla, creant un mar d'estrelles sobre el bullici de les celebracions.En: The Christmas lights illuminated La Rambla, creating a sea of stars over the hustle and bustle of the celebrations.Ca: Les botigues lluïen festives i el fred d'hivern punyia les galtes dels transeünts.En: The stores looked festive, and the winter cold nipped at the cheeks of the passersby.Ca: Martí caminava per entre el brogit, embriagat per l'aroma de castanyes torrades.En: Martí walked through the chatter, intoxicated by the aroma of roasted chestnuts.Ca: La seva ment estava en un altre lloc, pensant en els records d'un passat que girava al voltant de Núria.En: His mind was elsewhere, reflecting on memories of the past revolving around Núria.Ca: Després de tants anys, se sentia sol.En: After so many years, he felt alone.Ca: L'èxit com a xef no emplenava el buit que havia deixat l'amistat perduda.En: Success as a chef did not fill the void left by the lost friendship.Ca: Però avui, entre la multitud de cuiners de carrer i músics, va veure una figura coneguda.En: But today, among the crowd of street cooks and musicians, he saw a familiar figure.Ca: Núria, amb el seu somriure inconfusible, observava un marionetista que feia viure els somnis dels nens.En: Núria, with her unmistakable smile, was watching a puppeteer bring children's dreams to life.Ca: El cor de Martí va bategar fortament.En: Martí's heart pounded strongly.Ca: S'acostà amb nervis.En: He approached nervously.Ca: L'última vegada que es veren fou una baralla tonta però feridora.En: The last time they saw each other was during a silly but hurtful argument.Ca: "Núria!", va cridar amb llum d'esperança.En: "Núria!" he called out with hopeful brightness.Ca: Ella va girar-se.En: She turned around.Ca: Les seves mirades es van trobar, carregades de records i silencis.En: Their gazes met, loaded with memories and silences.Ca: Martí va sentir que el temps no havia passat.En: Martí felt that time had not passed.Ca: "Hola, Martí", va dir ella amb una veu poc segura.En: "Hello, Martí," she said with an uncertain voice.Ca: "No esperava trobar-te aquí."En: "I didn't expect to find you here."Ca: "Ni jo a tu.En: "Nor did I expect to see you.Ca: Podríem parlar?En: Could we talk?Ca: Tinc molt a dir-te", va respondre Martí amb decisió.En: I have a lot to tell you," Martí replied with determination.Ca: La música envellutada d'una guitarra omplia l'aire al voltant d'ells.En: The velvety music of a guitar filled the air around them.Ca: Caminarien junts per aquell camí ple de llums.En: They would walk together on that path full of lights.Ca: Les paraules eren difícils.En: Words were difficult.Ca: Parlar del passat era com caminar en un camp minat.En: Talking about the past was like walking in a minefield.Ca: Però Martí va parlar.En: But Martí spoke.Ca: Explicà el buit que havia sentit.En: He explained the void he had felt.Ca: Núria escoltava, i a poc a poc el gel entre ells es fonia.En: Núria listened, and slowly the ice between them melted.Ca: Prop d'un arbre de Nadal gegant, Martí va aturar-se.En: Near a giant Christmas tree, Martí stopped.Ca: "Ho sento, per tot.En: "I'm sorry for everything.Ca: No vull perdre't més." Els ulls sinceres del Martí van tocar el cor de Núria.En: I don't want to lose you anymore." Martí's sincere eyes touched Núria's heart.Ca: Ella el mirà, capturant novament l'essència de l'amistat que havien tingut.En: She looked at him, recapturing again the essence of the friendship they had shared.Ca: "També ho sento.En: "I'm sorry too.Ca: Potser... podríem començar de nou?"En: Maybe... we could start over?"Ca: Entre els carrers adornats amb esperança i alegries nadalenques, Martí va assentir, sentint una calor que no provenia de l'ambient.En: Among the streets adorned with hope and Christmas joys, Martí nodded, feeling a warmth that did not come from the environment.Ca: Havien canviat.En: They had changed.Ca: Ara, més savis i comprensius, estaven preparats per curar ferides antigues.En: Now, wiser and more understanding, they were ready to heal old wounds.Ca: I així, La Rambla va ser testimoni d'una amistat renaixent, brillant amb el mateix esperit que les llums que delimitaven el seu camí.En: And so, La Rambla witnessed a friendship being reborn, shining with the same spirit as the lights outlining their path.Ca: Fi.En: The End. Vocabulary Words:the hustle: el bullicithe chatter: el brogitthe aroma: l'aromathe passersby: els transeüntsthe puppeteer: el marionetistathe memories: els recordsthe void: el buitintoxicated: embriagatthe argument: la barallahopeful: d'esperançathe musicians: els músicsthe crowd: la multitudthe children's dreams: els somnis dels nensvelvety: envellutadathe minefield: el camp minatthe path: el camíthe silences: els silencisunmistakable: inconfusiblethe essence: l'essènciathe friendship: l'amistatwiser: més savisunderstanding: comprensiushealed: curatthe wounds: les feridesthe streets: els carrersornate: adornatsChristmas joys: alegries nadalenquesto recapture: capturar novamentwitnessed: va ser testimonithe heart: el cor

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Montserrat's Christmas: A Journey to Reconnect and Reflect Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava intensament sobre el paisatge escarpat de Montserrat.En: The sun shone intensely over the rugged landscape of Montserrat.Ca: Les agulles de les roques semblaven voler tocar el cel.En: The rock pinnacles seemed to want to touch the sky.Ca: El vent fresc de l'hivern portava l'aroma dels pins.En: The fresh winter wind carried the scent of the pines.Ca: Martí i Núria caminaven pel camí estret que pujava fins al monestir, els seus passos ressonaven en el silenci de la muntanya.En: Martí and Núria walked along the narrow path that climbed up to the monastery, their steps echoing in the silence of the mountain.Ca: Martí havia passat les últimes setmanes estressat amb la feina.En: Martí had spent the last few weeks stressed with work.Ca: Correus electrònics, trucades i reunions ocupaven el seu temps.En: Emails, calls, and meetings took up his time.Ca: No obstant, aquell dia havia decidit una cosa important: deixaria el mòbil i l'ordinador portàtil al cotxe.En: However, that day he had decided on something important: he would leave the mobile phone and the laptop in the car.Ca: Mentrestant, Núria, plena d'energia, portava la seva càmera fotogràfica per capturar cada racó del lloc.En: Meanwhile, Núria, full of energy, carried her camera to capture every corner of the place.Ca: —Vinga, Martí, no et quedis enrere!En: "Come on, Martí, don't fall behind!"Ca: —cridà Núria, mentre el vent li movia els cabells.En: Núria shouted as the wind blew through her hair.Ca: Martí va somriure, respirant profundament l'aire pur.En: Martí smiled, breathing deeply the pure air.Ca: Era el moment de deixar les preocupacions enrere i connectar amb la seva germana.En: It was time to leave the worries behind and connect with his sister.Ca: Les vistes eren espectaculars i la sensació de llibertat era contagiosa.En: The views were spectacular and the feeling of freedom was contagious.Ca: —He preparat un itinerari, però podem improvisar una mica, si vols — proposà ella amb un somriure entremaliat.En: "I've prepared an itinerary, but we can improvise a bit if you want," she proposed with a mischievous smile.Ca: Martí va assentir.En: Martí nodded.Ca: Volia ser present, gaudir del moment, deixar-se portar per l'aventura.En: He wanted to be present, enjoy the moment, and go with the adventure.Ca: Al capdavall, el Nadal era un moment per reconnectar, per estimar-se més.En: After all, Christmas was a time to reconnect, to love each other more.Ca: Quan van arribar al cim, la vista era impressionant.En: When they reached the top, the view was impressive.Ca: Les muntanyes s'estenien per tot arreu, i el cel blau contrastava amb les puntes de neu.En: The mountains stretched everywhere, and the blue sky contrasted with the snow tips.Ca: Martí i Núria es van seure en una pedra i van contemplar el paisatge.En: Martí and Núria sat on a rock and contemplated the landscape.Ca: —És increïble, oi?En: "Amazing, isn't it?"Ca: —va dir Núria amb els ulls brillants.En: Núria said with bright eyes.Ca: —Sí, tens raó —respongué Martí, més relaxat—.En: "Yes, you're right," responded Martí, more relaxed.Ca: Gràcies per portar-me aquí.En: "Thanks for bringing me here.Ca: Necessitava això.En: I needed this."Ca: El silenci del moment els va unir.En: The silence of the moment brought them together.Ca: Sense paraules, Martí va entendre que havia de trobar un equilibri entre la feina i la família.En: Without words, Martí understood that he needed to find a balance between work and family.Ca: Núria també ho va comprendre: les responsabilitats de Martí eren pesades, però ell estava fent el possible.En: Núria understood too: Martí's responsibilities were heavy, but he was doing his best.Ca: Després d'aquell dia, quan van tornar a casa, els dos van saber que havien de fer d'aquesta visita una tradició nadalenca.En: After that day, when they returned home, both knew they had to make this visit a Christmas tradition.Ca: Martí va prometre estar més present, i Núria va decidir ser pacient amb el seu germà.En: Martí promised to be more present, and Núria decided to be patient with her brother.Ca: Amb els somnis i promeses de futur, el Nadal a Montserrat es convertiria en un simbol de pau i connexió fraternal.En: With dreams and promises for the future, Christmas at Montserrat would become a symbol of peace and fraternal connection.Ca: Mentre el tren els portava de tornada a la rutina, sabien que, un any més tard, les muntanyes els acollirien de nou.En: As the train took them back to the routine, they knew that, a year later, the mountains would welcome them again. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe landscape: el paisatgerugged: escarpatpinnacles: les agullesthe scent: l'aromathe path: el camíthe monastery: el monestirsilence: el silencistressed: estressatresponsibilities: les responsabilitatsthe air: l'airecontagious: contagiosaitinerary: l'itinerarimischievous: entremaliatthe freedom: la llibertatthe adventure: l'aventuraimpressive: impressionantsnow tips: les puntes de neuthe view: la vistato contemplate: contemplarthe balance: l'equilibrithe tradition: la tradiciópatient: pacientdreams: els somnispromises: les promesespeace: la paufraternal connection: connexió fraternalthe mountain: la muntanyaroutine: la rutinawelcome: acollir

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