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Finding Serenity: Mateus and the Healing Power of Nature

Finding Serenity: Mateus and the Healing Power of Nature

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 Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Finding Serenity: Mateus and the Healing Power of Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-pt Story Transcript:Pt: Mateus caminhava devagar pelo Jardim da Estrela.En: Mateus walked slowly through the Jardim da Estrela.Pt: As folhas começavam a mudar de cor, anunciando a chegada do outono.En: The leaves were beginning to change color, announcing the arrival of autumn.Pt: O cheiro das flores misturava-se com o ar fresco, criando um ambiente acolhedor.En: The smell of flowers mingled with the fresh air, creating a welcoming environment.Pt: Apesar da beleza ao seu redor, Mateus sentia o peso de um novo diagnóstico nos seus ombros.En: Despite the beauty around him, Mateus felt the weight of a new diagnosis on his shoulders.Pt: Há poucos dias, o médico falou de um problema de coração.En: A few days ago, the doctor spoke of a heart problem.Pt: Era leve, mas o suficiente para deixar Mateus ansioso.En: It was mild, but enough to leave Mateus anxious.Pt: Camila, sempre sorridente e cheia de energia, já o esperava num banco junto ao pequeno lago.En: Camila, always smiling and full of energy, was already waiting for him on a bench by the small pond.Pt: Ela acenou com entusiasmo ao ver Mateus.En: She waved enthusiastically when she saw Mateus.Pt: "Vem, Mateus!En: "Come, Mateus!Pt: Vamos passear e ver as árvores!"En: Let's take a walk and see the trees!"Pt: Camila era pintora.En: Camila was a painter.Pt: Ela adorava capturar a beleza do jardim nas suas telas.En: She loved capturing the beauty of the garden on her canvases.Pt: Mateus deu um sorriso fraco e sentou-se ao lado dela.En: Mateus gave a weak smile and sat down beside her.Pt: "Camila, estou preocupado.En: "Camila, I'm worried.Pt: Este problema de saúde deixa-me ansioso.En: This health problem makes me anxious.Pt: Não consigo relaxar."En: I can't relax."Pt: Camila olhou para ele com carinho.En: Camila looked at him with affection.Pt: "Estou aqui para ti, Mateus.En: "I'm here for you, Mateus.Pt: Vamos caminhar um pouco.En: Let's walk a little.Pt: O ar e as árvores ajudam sempre."En: The air and the trees always help."Pt: Os dois levantaram-se e seguiram por um caminho sinuoso.En: The two of them stood up and followed a winding path.Pt: O jardim estava cheio de turistas e lisboetas que também aproveitavam a tarde.En: The garden was full of tourists and lisboetas who were also enjoying the afternoon.Pt: "Olha para as folhas, já estão a ficar douradas," disse Camila, apontando para uma árvore imensa.En: "Look at the leaves, they're already turning golden," Camila said, pointing to an immense tree.Pt: Enquanto caminhavam, Mateus começou a sentir o coração acelerar.En: As they walked, Mateus began to feel his heart racing.Pt: Uma onda de pânico tomou conta dele.En: A wave of panic came over him.Pt: "Camila, o meu coração está a bater muito rápido," disse ele, parando de repente.En: "Camila, my heart is beating very fast," he said, stopping suddenly.Pt: Camila reagiu rapidamente.En: Camila reacted quickly.Pt: "Senta-te aqui," disse ela, guiando Mateus para um banco.En: "Sit here," she said, guiding Mateus to a bench.Pt: "Respira fundo.En: "Breathe deeply.Pt: Ouve os pássaros, sente a calma."En: Listen to the birds, feel the calm."Pt: Mateus tentou concentrar-se na voz suave de Camila.En: Mateus tried to focus on Camila's gentle voice.Pt: Inspirou devagar, focando-se nas notas suaves de um melro a cantar.En: He inhaled slowly, concentrating on the soft notes of a blackbird singing.Pt: Pouco a pouco, o coração começou a acalmar.En: Little by little, his heart began to calm down.Pt: "Obrigada, Camila.En: "Thank you, Camila.Pt: Estar aqui ajuda," disse ele com um suspiro de alívio.En: Being here helps," he said with a sigh of relief.Pt: "Vês, Mateus?En: "See, Mateus?Pt: Tudo vai ficar bem.En: Everything will be fine.Pt: O jardim ajuda-nos a lembrar que a vida tem o seu ritmo.En: The garden helps us to remember that life has its rhythm.Pt: Confia no processo."En: Trust in the process."Pt: Depois de algum tempo, Mateus levantou-se com nova determinação.En: After some time, Mateus stood up with new determination.Pt: "Vou marcar aquela consulta com o médico.En: "I will schedule that appointment with the doctor.Pt: E volto ao jardim sempre que precisar de paz."En: And I'll return to the garden whenever I need peace."Pt: Camila sorriu e pegou na mão de Mateus, apertando-a com amizade.En: Camila smiled and held Mateus's hand, squeezing it with friendship.Pt: "Estou contigo.En: "I'm with you.Pt: Vem sempre que quiseres.En: Come whenever you want.Pt: E lembra-te de que não estás sozinho."En: And remember that you're not alone."Pt: E assim, ao deixar o Jardim da Estrela, Mateus sentiu o início de um novo caminho.En: And so, as he left the Jardim da Estrela, Mateus felt the beginning of a new path.Pt: Um caminho onde a beleza do ...
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