Spanish · 0:49 · Part 4 of 4
A Coffee for the Painter: A small celebration
A small celebration. Listen to part 4 of A Coffee for the Painter, a short Spanish story with English translations and a reply to practice.
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Mateo regresa contento junto a su amigo artista
Mateo returns happily to his artist friend.
El pintor le pregunta por la gente nueva y Mateo le da una buena respuesta
The painter asks him about the new visitors and Mateo gives him a good answer.
Él le cuenta que los visitantes están felices con las obras
He tells him that the visitors are happy with the artwork.
El viejo pintor siente mucha paz en su corazón
The old painter feels great peace in his heart.
Mateo promete cuidar la sala hasta la tarde
Mateo promises to look after the gallery until the afternoon.
Los dos amigos sonríen porque el día comienza con verdadero éxito y alegría compartida
The two friends smile because the day begins with true success and shared joy.
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What does Mateo promise to look after? Answer in Spanish.
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Promete cuidar la galería. — He promises to look after the gallery.
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