Day 55: Packing for a Job in Houston
In Durango, Mariela (A) helps her older brother ElÃas (B) pack for the job he is starting in Houston, Texas.
How to study this lesson 3 steps
- Read the situation under the title. It says who is talking and how they know each other, which decides how politely they speak.
- Read the dialogue line by line with its translation, until every line makes sense. Point at (or tap) a Spanish word to see what it means.
- Spend at least 30 minutes listening to native Spanish, for example from the Resources page. It doesn't matter if you don't understand it yet.
Dialogue
Audio recordings are on the way. For now, each lesson is the dialogue with its English translation.
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A
Ya cupieron las botas. ¿Y la empresa para la que vas a trabajar es seria?
The boots fit now. And is the company you're going to work for a reputable one?
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B
Es una constructora grande. Ya tengo la visa y el contrato firmado.
It's a big construction firm. I've got my visa and the signed contract.
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A
¿Y los chavos con los que vas a vivir? ¿Ya los conoces?
And the guys you're going to live with? Have you met them yet?
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B
Son dos ingenieros de Torreón, buena onda. ¿Qué es lo que te preocupa?
They're two engineers from Torreón, nice guys. What is it that's worrying you?
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A
Lo que más me preocupa es que te acostumbres allá y no quieras regresar.
What worries me most is that you'll get used to it there and not want to come back.
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B
Ni loco. Y para extrañarte menos, me llevo tu sudadera favorita.
No way. And so I miss you a bit less, I'm taking your favorite hoodie.
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