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Allergies and Unexpected Revelations in Sintra's Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Pt: Tiago sentou-se num banco de madeira nos jardins mágicos de Sintra.
En: Tiago sat on a wooden bench in the magical gardens of Sintra.
Pt: O verão estava em pleno, e os raios dourados do sol iluminavam as flores de girassol a balançar suavemente.
En: Summer was in full swing, and the golden rays of the sun illuminated the sunflowers swaying gently.
Pt: Era um cenário perfeito para escrever.
En: It was a perfect setting for writing.
Pt: Ele procurava inspiração no meio da beleza natural, mas havia um novo problema.
En: He was seeking inspiration amidst the natural beauty, but there was a new problem.
Pt: Tiago tinha começado a espirrar e a coçar os olhos sem parar.
En: Tiago had started sneezing and rubbing his eyes incessantly.
Pt: Sunflower pollen caía como chuva dourada à sua volta, e a sua recente alergia não estava a facilitar o trabalho.
En: Sunflower pollen fell like golden rain around him, and his recent allergy wasn't making the work any easier.
Pt: Inês, que adorava aventuras ao ar livre, explorava as trilhas sinuosas do parque, sempre atenta ao perfume das flores e à brisa suave que ali soprava.
En: Inês, who loved outdoor adventures, was exploring the winding trails of the park, always attentive to the scent of the flowers and the soft breeze blowing there.
Pt: Desconhecendo a nova alergia de Tiago, ela chamava-o de vez em quando, rindo das suas próprias descobertas botânicas.
En: Unaware of Tiago's new allergy, she called out to him from time to time, laughing at her own botanical discoveries.
Pt: Tiago sabia que tinha de aguentar.
En: Tiago knew he had to endure it.
Pt: Havia uma razão especial para ele suportar o desconforto.
En: There was a special reason for him to put up with the discomfort.
Pt: Estava há semanas a planear pedir Inês em casamento, e Sintra parecia o cenário de um sonho.
En: He had been planning to propose to Inês for weeks, and Sintra seemed like a dream setting.
Pt: Cada castelo e caminho verde era uma página de conto de fadas.
En: Every castle and green path was a page from a fairy tale.
Pt: Ele tinha o anel no bolso, esperando o momento perfeito.
En: He had the ring in his pocket, waiting for the perfect moment.
Pt: Mas o tempo estava contra ele.
En: But time was not on his side.
Pt: O nariz de Tiago estava vermelho e os espirros eram cada vez mais frequentes.
En: Tiago's nose was red, and the sneezes were becoming more frequent.
Pt: Decidido a seguir com o plano, ele quis encontrar um lugar mais isolado, num canto dos jardins que parecia ter saído de uma pintura antiga.
En: Determined to go through with the plan, he wanted to find a more secluded spot in a corner of the gardens that seemed to have come out of an old painting.
Pt: As flores faziam um arco natural, e as árvores ofereciam uma sombra encantadora.
En: The flowers formed a natural arch, and the trees offered enchanting shade.
Pt: Justo quando ele estava prestes a ajoelhar-se, um forte espirro escapuliu-lhe, fazendo com que Inês parasse.
En: Just as he was about to kneel, a strong sneeze escaped him, causing Inês to stop.
Pt: "Tiago, estás bem?
En: "Tiago, are you alright?"
Pt: ", perguntou ela, preocupada.
En: she asked, concerned.
Pt: "Parece que estás mesmo mal."
En: "You seem really unwell."
Pt: "É... a...
