A New Leaf: Courage and Collaboration in Buenos Aires

0:00Fluent Fiction, Fluent Fiction, Fluent Fiction, Fluent Fiction. Welcome to Fluent Fiction Spanish, the podcast where we bring you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In each episode, we'll present a short story in both English and Spanish, with the aim of helping you to improve your listening comprehension. In this episode, we'll journey with Sophia as she discovers the power of her voice in the world of architectural design, transforming her relationships and future aspirations one question at a time. Right after this commercial break... At Fluent Fiction, we're not just telling stories, we're bringing the world together by learning to understand each other. By subscribing to Fluent Fiction Plus, at plus.fluentfiction.org, you do more than just remove ads. You support a platform bridging global language differences, one story at a time.

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3:03ready for a full day of learning about urbanism and architectural design. Inside the building, her glass facade reflected the vibrant city. The lights brilled and the sounds of urban activity resonated in the air. Sofia, Anciosa, contemplated the modern characteristics and the innovative details that she admired so much. Diego walked with security in front of the group, explaining in a jump what she knew about the design of the building. It was evident that she was able to lead the conversation. Despite her interest and knowledge, Sofia had to be shut down, intended for the dominant presence of Diego and the quiet space of Valentina. During the tour, her professor presented to the architect of the tower an opportunity perfect to ask questions. The nerves invaded Sofia, wanted to show her passion

4:04and understand the most profound design, but did not find the value to speak. Finally, just before she concluded the presentation of the architect, Sofia breathed in. I have a question about the selection of materials in the structure, she said, her voice is blurry, but decided. Diego raised a chair and, with an unexpected tone, she commented, that is not relevant now. Valentina, always tense, she directed a quick look at Diego before talking to herself. I think it's a good question. She could help us understand more about the design. Her support was enough for the architect to be interested. Please, continue, she encouraged Sofia, smiling with genuine interest. Sofia, now with more confidence, explained her curiosity about how materials affect the energy efficiency of the building. The architect felt,

5:05impressed by the depth of her question. It is a very vague observation, said, and began to explain in detail her design decisions. When she finished, Sofia felt a wave of satisfaction and pride. She had not only been heard, but her contribution had been valued by a professional. She looked at Valentina, grateful, who gave her a warm smile. When she left the building, Diego approached Sofia and commented, your question was excellent, Sofia. She had not considered it. This change in the dynamic of the group allowed everyone to share their ideas more balanced. From that day, Sofia walked with more confidence, aware that her voice, her doubts and her passion for architecture were important and valuable. The experience in the building did not only affirm it in her aspirations,

6:07but it also strengthened the laziness with her colleagues, opening space for new collaborations and learning together. Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you may have missed. The well of Otoño was clearly based on the streets of Buenos Aires, while a group of students went to the high office building, a problem of modern architecture in the city. The autumn wind gently caressed the streets of Buenos Aires as a group of students made their way to the tall office building, an emblem of modern architecture in the city. Entre ellos estaba en Sofia, Diego y Valentina, listos para un día lleno de aprendizaje sobre urbanismo y diseño arquitectónico. Among them were Sofia, Diego, and Valentina, ready for a day full of learning about urbanism and architectural design. Dentro del edificio,

7:07su fachada de vidrio reflejaba la ciudad vibrante. Inside the building, its glass facade reflected the vibrant city. Las luces brilliaban y los sonidos de la actividad urbanas resonaban en el aire. Lights shown and the sounds of urban activity resonated in the air. Sofia, Anciosa, contemplaba las características modernas y los detalles innovadores que tanto admiraba. Sofia, Igor, contemplated the modern features and innovative details she so admired. Diego caminaba con seguridad al frente del grupo, explicando en voz alta lo que sabía sobre el diseño del edificio. Diego walked confidently at the front of the group, loudly explaining what he knew about the building's design. Era evident que el disfrutaba liderar la conversación.

8:09It was evident that he enjoyed leading the conversation. A pesar de su interés y conocimiento, Sofia solía quedarse callada, intimidad por la presencia dominante de Diego y la perspicacia tranquila de Valentina. Despite her interest and knowledge, Sofia often remained silent, intimidated by Diego's dominant presence and Valentina's calm insight. During the tour, their professor introduced them to the architect of the tower, a perfect opportunity to ask questions. Los nervios invadieron a Sofia, quería demostrar su pasión y entender el diseño más a fondo, pero no encontró el valor para hablar. Nervs invaded Sofia. She wanted to demonstrate her passion

9:10and understand the design more deeply, but couldn't find the courage to speak. Finalmente, justo antes de que concluyer a la presentación del arquitecto, Sofia respiró hondo. Finally, just before the architect's presentation concluded, Sofia took a deep breath. I have a question about the choice of materials in the structure, she said, her voice trembling but determined. Diego levantó una ceja y, con un tono despectivo, comentó, eso no es relevante ahora. Diego raised an eyebrow and with a distainful tone commented, that's not relevant right now. Valentina, siempre atenta, le dirigió una rápida mirada a Diego antes de hablar suavemente.

10:10Creo que es una buena pregunta. Podría ayudarnos a entender más sobre el diseño. Valentina, always attentive, gave Diego a quick glance before speaking softly. I think it's a good question. It could help us understand more about the design. Her support was enough to interest the architect. Por favor, continúa, animó en la Sofia, sonriendo con genuino interés. Please go ahead, he encouraged Sofia, smiling with genuine interest. Sofia, ahora con más confianza, explicó su curiosidad sobre como los materiales afectan la eficiencia energética del edificio. Sofia, now more confident, explained her curiosity about how materials affect the building's energy efficiency.

11:20The architect nodded, impressed by the depth of her questioning. That's a very keen observation, he said, and began explaining his design decisions in detail. When he finished, Sofia felt a wave of satisfaction and pride. Not only had she been heard, but her contribution had been valued by a professional. She looked at Valentina gratefully, who returned a warm smile.

12:27As they left the building, Diego approached Sofia and commented, your question was excellent, Sofia. I hadn't considered it. This change in the group's dynamic allowed everyone to share their ideas more equally. Sus dudas y su pasión por la arquitectura eran importantes y valiosas. From that day on, Sofia walked with more confidence, aware that her voice, her doubts and her passion for architecture were important and valuable. The experience in the edificio no sólo la firmó en sus aspiraciones, sino que también fortaleció los lazos con sus compañeros, abriendo espacio para nuevas colaboraciones

13:29y aprendizajes conjuntos. The experience in the building not only affirmed her aspirations, but also strengthened the bonds with her peers, opening space for new collaborations and joint learning. Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break. I looked over the person sitting next to me, and you know what they were doing? They were also playing Chamba Casino. Everybody's loving having fun with it. Chamba Casino's home to hundreds of Casino style games that you can play for free anytime, anywhere. So sign up now at chambacasino.com to claim your free welcome bonus. It's chambacasino.com and live the chamba life. Sponsored by Chamba Casino, no purchase necessary VGW group void where prohibited by law, 21 plus terms and conditions apply. Hi, this is Alex Cantrowitz. I'm the host of Big Technology podcast. A long time reporter and an on air contributor to CNBC.

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15:32El edificio de oficinas. El edificio de oficinas. El edificio de oficinas. Office building. El emblema. El emblema. El emblema. Emblem. El urbanismo. El urbanismo. El urbanismo. Urbanism. Plafachada. Plafachada. Plafachada. Fasad. Vibrante. Vibrante. Vibrante. Vibrant. Anciosa. Anciosa. Anciosa. Eager. Plascaracteristicas. Plascaracteristicas. Plascaracteristicas. Features. Pinovadores.

16:33Pinovadores. Pinovadores. Innovative. Conseguridad. Conseguridad. Conseguridad. Confidently. La presencia dominante. La presencia dominante. La presencia dominante. Dominant presence. La perspicacia. La perspicacia. La perspicacia. Inside. El recorrido. El recorrido. El recorrido. Tour. El arquitecto. El arquitecto. El arquitecto. Architect. Los nervios. Los nervios. Los nervios. Nerves. El valor. El valor.

17:34El valor. Courage. Temblorosa. Temblorosa. Temblorosa. Trembling. Despectivo. Despectivo. Despectivo. Distainful. Atenta. Atenta. Attentive. Placuriosidad. Placuriosidad. Placuriosidad. Curiosity. La eficiencia energética. La eficiencia energética. La eficiencia energética. Energy efficiency. Una observación aguda. Una observación aguda. Una observación aguda. King observation. Plasatisfaction. Plasatisfaction.

18:34Plasatisfaction. Satisfaction. El orgullo. El orgullo. Pride. Pagra decida. Pagra decida. Pagra decida. Grateful. Pladinamica. Pladinamica. Pladinamica. Dynamic. De manera equilibrada. De manera equilibrada. De manera equilibrada. Equally. Plas aspiraciones. Plas aspiraciones. Plas aspiraciones. Aspirations. We hope you've enjoyed this episode of Fluent Fiction Spanish. Our team works tirelessly to bring you high quality, engaging content that will help you to reach your goals.

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