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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: New Year, New Hope: A La Boca Tale of Friendship and Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de La Boca, donde el sol de verano acaricia las calles con su luz dorada, se encuentran tres amigos en medio de una fiesta de fin de año.En: In the heart of La Boca, where the summer sun caresses the streets with its golden light, three friends find themselves in the midst of a year-end party.Es: Las casas coloridas, con su encanto peculiar, son un reflejo de las almas que habitan este rincón de Buenos Aires.En: The colorful houses, with their peculiar charm, are a reflection of the souls that inhabit this corner of Buenos Aires.Es: Las luces brillan en las calles, preparadas para recibir al nuevo año, mientras el tango resuena desde las ventanas abiertas.En: The lights shine on the streets, prepared to welcome the new year, while the tango resonates from the open windows.Es: Beltrán, un artista cuyo corazón late al ritmo de su barrio amado, camina lento.En: Beltrán, an artist whose heart beats to the rhythm of his beloved neighborhood, walks slowly.Es: Su mente está ocupada, repleta de pensamientos ansiosos.En: His mind is busy, filled with anxious thoughts.Es: Hace unas semanas, Beltrán se sometió a unas pruebas médicas.En: A few weeks ago, Beltrán underwent some medical tests.Es: La espera de los resultados lo tiene intranquilo.En: The wait for the results has him uneasy.Es: Quiere saber, antes que el año termine, si podrá seguir creando, si su vida continuará igual.En: He wants to know, before the year ends, if he will be able to keep creating, if his life will continue as usual.Es: A su lado está Marisol, su amiga de siempre.En: Beside him is Marisol, his lifelong friend.Es: Ella le toma la mano y le regala una sonrisa cálida.En: She takes his hand and gives him a warm smile.Es: "No te preocupes", dice Marisol con su energía contagiosa.En: "Don't worry," says Marisol with her contagious energy.Es: "Sea lo que sea, lo enfrentaremos juntos."En: "Whatever it is, we'll face it together."Es: En una esquina, donde el olor a asado y empanadas se mezcla con la brisa, esperan a Estela.En: On a corner, where the smell of asado and empanadas mixes with the breeze, they wait for Estela.Es: Ella es la doctora de confianza de Beltrán y también amiga.En: She is Beltrán's trusted doctor and also a friend.Es: Estela es comprensiva y dedicada, una persona en quien todos pueden confiar.En: Estela is understanding and dedicated, a person everyone can rely on.Es: El cielo se cubre de luces de colores mientras la ciudad recibe el nuevo año con un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales.En: The sky is covered with colorful lights as the city welcomes the new year with a fireworks display.Es: Justo en ese momento, Estela aparece entre la multitud.En: Just at that moment, Estela appears amidst the crowd.Es: Lleva consigo un sobre, pequeño pero de gran importancia.En: She carries an envelope, small but of great importance.Es: Los tres se sientan cerca de un bar pintoresco, cubierto de grafitis que cuentan historias de luchas y amores pasados.En: The three sit near a picturesque bar, covered in graffiti that tells stories of past struggles and loves.Es: "Aquí están los resultados", dice Estela con una voz suave pero firme, entregándole el sobre a Beltrán.En: "Here are the results," says Estela with a soft but firm voice, handing the envelope to Beltrán.Es: Con manos temblorosas, Beltrán lo abre.En: With trembling hands, Beltrán opens it.Es: Durante unos momentos, el silencio lo inunda todo.En: For a few moments, silence fills everything.Es: Marisol y Estela lo miran, expectantes y esperanzadas.En: Marisol and Estela watch him, expectant and hopeful.Es: Luego, Beltrán levanta la vista.En: Then, Beltrán looks up.Es: Sus ojos brillan de alivio y agradecimiento.En: His eyes shine with relief and gratitude.Es: "Todo está bien", murmura, casi incrédulo.En: "Everything is okay," he murmurs, almost incredulous.Es: El grupo se abraza, rodeados por el eco de las risas y música.En: The group embraces, surrounded by the echo of laughter and music.Es: La tranquilidad que invade a Beltrán es inmensa.En: The tranquility that invades Beltrán is immense.Es: Su corazón ahora está en paz.En: His heart is now at peace.Es: La certeza de que podrá seguir pintando llena su ser con renovada esperanza.En: The certainty that he will be able to continue painting fills his being with renewed hope.Es: A medida que las luces de los fuegos artificiales se reflejan en la Ría de la Boca, la vida parece más brillante y preciosa.En: As the lights of the fireworks reflect in the Ría de la Boca, life seems brighter and more precious.Es: Beltrán, Marisol y Estela levantan sus copas, brindando por la salud, el arte y la amistad.En: Beltrán, Marisol, and Estela raise their glasses, toasting to health, art, and friendship.Es: La nueva oportunidad los motiva a valorar cada día, a celebrar cada trazo de vida.En: The new opportunity motivates them to value each day, to celebrate each brushstroke of life.Es: Mientras el año nuevo se despliega ante ellos, Beltrán comprende que el verdadero arte de vivir está en el apoyo y amor de quienes le rodean.En: As the new year unfolds before them, Beltrán understands that the true art of living is in the support and love of those around him.Es: Aunque el futuro es incierto, su espíritu ahora es fuerte y agradecido, listo para enfrentar todo lo que venga.En: Although the future is uncertain, his spirit is now strong and grateful, ready to face whatever comes. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe summer: el veranothe street: la callethe peculiar charm: el encanto peculiarthe soul: el almathe corner: el rincónthe housing: las casasthe breeze: la brisathe neighborhood: el barrioanxious thoughts: pensamientos ansiososmedical tests: pruebas médicasthe envelope: el sobrethe picturesque bar: el bar pintorescothe graffiti: el grafitithe struggle: la luchathe relief: el aliviothe gratitude: el agradecimientothe asado: el asadothe empanada: la empanadathe trust: la confianzathe fireworks: los fuegos artificialesthe tranquility: la tranquilidadthe certainty: la certezathe opportunity: la oportunidadthe support: el apoyothe spirit: el espírituthe brushstroke: el trazothe firework display: el espectáculo de fuegos artificialesthe dedication: la dedicaciónthe laughter: la risa
The Morning Mess has noticed a lot of people seem to be “turning down” for New Year's Eve. So what are you doing this year, turning up or turning down? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
The Morning Mess has noticed a lot of people seem to be “turning down” for New Year's Eve. So what are you doing this year, turning up or turning down? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
The Morning Mess has noticed a lot of people seem to be “turning down” for New Year's Eve. So what are you doing this year, turning up or turning down? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Our After Mess Podcast Live is TONIGHT! We gave you a taste and asked you to call us this morning about ANY questions you had for us individually or as a show! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Our After Mess Podcast Live is TONIGHT! We gave you a taste and asked you to call us this morning about ANY questions you had for us individually or as a show! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Our After Mess Podcast Live is TONIGHT! We gave you a taste and asked you to call us this morning about ANY questions you had for us individually or as a show! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's DoorDash driver left a note that had their Cash App on the bag with a note asking for an extra tip because the holidays have been tough. What's your #HolidayHustle? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's DoorDash driver left a note that had their Cash App on the bag with a note asking for an extra tip because the holidays have been tough. What's your #HolidayHustle? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's DoorDash driver left a note that had their Cash App on the bag with a note asking for an extra tip because the holidays have been tough. What's your #HolidayHustle? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is watching JD's dog Oakland over the holidays. Problem is, she JUST told him she might bring him to Mexico. JD is NOT a fan. Whose team are you on? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is watching JD's dog Oakland over the holidays. Problem is, she JUST told him she might bring him to Mexico. JD is NOT a fan. Whose team are you on? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is watching JD's dog Oakland over the holidays. Problem is, she JUST told him she might bring him to Mexico. JD is NOT a fan. Whose team are you on? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
A story went viral of a Mom telling her followers that she's dropping of HER kid at her man's FORMER baby momma's! What do you think? What would you do? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
A story went viral of a Mom telling her followers that she's dropping of HER kid at her man's FORMER baby momma's! What do you think? What would you do? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
A story went viral of a Mom telling her followers that she's dropping of HER kid at her man's FORMER baby momma's! What do you think? What would you do? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Janet and Isaiah go over the results of The Game Awards 2025, share some of their favorite announcements and highlights, and tally up their prediction scores along with the GANG community to see how everyone did. Then they look forward into 2026 and share their Gaming Resolutions for next year (GAMES). Then they talk about what's on their Todo lists before the end of the year, help each other decide what to lock-in on and what to let go of (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up03:16 Games / TGA Results09:36 TGA Announcements & Highlights46:09 TGA Community Poll Results49:23 2026 Gaming Resolutions01:13:45 Not Games / End-of-Year Todo Lists02:03:01 Poll of the Show02:10:36 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
JD is in the market to buy a new car. He's thinking about a truck because he feels that it could help his dating life. What car turns you on? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
JD is in the market to buy a new car. He's thinking about a truck because he feels that it could help his dating life. What car turns you on? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
JD is in the market to buy a new car. He's thinking about a truck because he feels that it could help his dating life. What car turns you on? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is thinking about getting bangs. Is everything in her life ok? Ladies, what's your "bangs" story? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is thinking about getting bangs. Is everything in her life ok? Ladies, what's your "bangs" story? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is thinking about getting bangs. Is everything in her life ok? Ladies, what's your "bangs" story? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
If you and your parents grew up together, do you think you would hang out with them in high school? Some of your answers were hilarious haha! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
If you and your parents grew up together, do you think you would hang out with them in high school? Some of your answers were hilarious haha! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
If you and your parents grew up together, do you think you would hang out with them in high school? Some of your answers were hilarious haha! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
People are getting back on the trend of what song could break them out of a coma if they were cursed by Vecna. Are you watching 'Stranger Things'? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
People are getting back on the trend of what song could break them out of a coma if they were cursed by Vecna. Are you watching 'Stranger Things'? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
People are getting back on the trend of what song could break them out of a coma if they were cursed by Vecna. Are you watching 'Stranger Things'? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
When Sienna decides to have kids, should she go all natural or surrogate? We talk to someone who's done it THREE TIMES! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
When Sienna decides to have kids, should she go all natural or surrogate? We talk to someone who's done it THREE TIMES! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
When Sienna decides to have kids, should she go all natural or surrogate? We talk to someone who's done it THREE TIMES! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey tried escargot (snail) for the first time the other night. What's the weirdest thing you've ever had in your mouth....get your mind out of the gutter! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey tried escargot (snail) for the first time the other night. What's the weirdest thing you've ever had in your mouth....get your mind out of the gutter! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey tried escargot (snail) for the first time the other night. What's the weirdest thing you've ever had in your mouth....get your mind out of the gutter! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's son was in a "pay it forward" situation in the drive-thru. You won't believe how much he had to pay for the person behind him yesterday! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's son was in a "pay it forward" situation in the drive-thru. You won't believe how much he had to pay for the person behind him yesterday! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's son was in a "pay it forward" situation in the drive-thru. You won't believe how much he had to pay for the person behind him yesterday! Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna got drunk last night and ordered Taco Bell to the WRONG house...again. She always orders Taco Bell when she's drunk haha. What's your drunk bad habit? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna got drunk last night and ordered Taco Bell to the WRONG house...again. She always orders Taco Bell when she's drunk haha. What's your drunk bad habit? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna got drunk last night and ordered Taco Bell to the WRONG house...again. She always orders Taco Bell when she's drunk haha. What's your drunk bad habit? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is upset at JD after she traveled to Utah to find out her "front row" ticket.....wasn't front row. Whose fault is it? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is upset at JD after she traveled to Utah to find out her "front row" ticket.....wasn't front row. Whose fault is it? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Sienna is upset at JD after she traveled to Utah to find out her "front row" ticket.....wasn't front row. Whose fault is it? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's been in his holiday feels and thinks one of the members is soon leaving. Who would actually leave The Morning Mess first? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's been in his holiday feels and thinks one of the members is soon leaving. Who would actually leave The Morning Mess first? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Joey's been in his holiday feels and thinks one of the members is soon leaving. Who would actually leave The Morning Mess first? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
Janet and Isaiah go down the list of categories for The Game Awards 2025 and share their personal picks and predictions for who the winners will be (GAMES). Then they dive into what it's been like getting back into reading, their reading habits, and what books they've been enjoying since picking the hobby back up (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up09:10 Games / The Game Awards 2025 Picks and Predictions10:24 Most Anticipated Game12:57 Games for Impact19:00 Debut Indie Game21:16 Best Sports/Racing Game26:09 Best RPG28:44 Best Independent Game33:23 Best Family Game37:08 Best Action/Adventure Game40:42 Best Action Game44:45 Best Score & Music48:14 Best Performance51:10 Best Narrative01:00:12 Best Multiplayer01:08:16 Best Game Direction01:11:09 Best Audio Design01:13:38 Best Art Direction01:19:31 Game of the Year01:26:46 Not Games / Getting (back) into reading02:02:36 Poll of the Show02:06:24 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
We're just here for the comments hahah! If your ex were a Thanksgiving dish, what would they be? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess
We're just here for the comments hahah! If your ex were a Thanksgiving dish, what would they be? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess