Spanish · 0:46 · Part 4 of 4
Make Coffee for Two: Stories over hot coffee
Stories over hot coffee. Listen to part 4 of Make Coffee for Two, a short Spanish story with English translations and a reply to practice.
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El café caliente ayuda a Carlos a sonreír y olvidar el frío de la calle
The hot coffee helps Carlos smile and forget the cold from the street.
David se sienta a su lado con alegría y busca la mirada de su hermano querido
David sits down beside him happily and catches his dear brother's eye.
La mesa ahora está limpia y el momento es perfecto para conversar
The table is now clean and the moment is perfect for talking.
Di la verdad sobre el viaje difícil de ayer y cuenta esa historia divertida de nuestra familia que tanto me gusta escuchar
Tell the truth about yesterday's difficult trip and tell that funny family story that I like hearing so much.
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