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Lisbon's Christmas Lights: A Young Ocean Enthusiast's Journey

Lisbon's Christmas Lights: A Young Ocean Enthusiast's Journey

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 Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Lisbon's Christmas Lights: A Young Ocean Enthusiast's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2025-12-09-23-34-02-pt Story Transcript:Pt: Lisboa estava em festa, a cidade iluminava-se com luzes de Natal, encontrando reflexo nas águas do rio Tejo.En: Lisboa was in celebration, the city illuminated with Christmas lights, reflecting in the waters of the rio Tejo.Pt: No Oceanário de Lisboa, as decorações natalinas adicionavam um toque especial ao já mágico mundo aquático que se estendia dentro dos tanques gigantes.En: At the Oceanário de Lisboa, the Christmas decorations added a special touch to the already magical aquatic world that stretched within the giant tanks.Pt: Os estudantes agrupavam-se na entrada, bem agasalhados em casacos de inverno, com gorros e cachecóis protegendo-os do frio cortante.En: The students gathered at the entrance, well bundled up in winter coats, with hats and scarves protecting them from the biting cold.Pt: João, com seus olhos curiosos e sorriso tímido, percorria o grupo.En: João, with his curious eyes and shy smile, wandered among the group.Pt: Ele adorava o oceano.En: He loved the ocean.Pt: Era um mundo inteiro de maravilhas por descobrir.En: It was a whole world of wonders to discover.Pt: Seus dois amigos, Ana e Miguel, estavam mais interessados em capturar a magia deste passeio através de selfies e fotos para suas redes sociais.En: His two friends, Ana and Miguel, were more interested in capturing the magic of this trip through selfies and photos for their social media.Pt: João sentia-se pequeno, quase invisível, entre as risadas despreocupadas deles.En: João felt small, almost invisible, amid their carefree laughter.Pt: Quando o grupo entrou, a primeira parada foi o tanque dos tubarões.En: When the group entered, the first stop was the shark tank.Pt: As criaturas deslizaram graciosamente pela água.En: The creatures glided gracefully through the water.Pt: João ficou fascinado; ele sabia tanto sobre aqueles gigantes do mar.En: João was fascinated; he knew so much about those giants of the sea.Pt: Mas, por enquanto, calou-se, escutando apenas os risos e as conversas dos outros.En: But for now, he kept silent, only listening to the others' laughter and conversations.Pt: Ana e Miguel ainda estavam entretidos com seus telefones quando o grupo se dirigiu ao impressionante recife de coral.En: Ana and Miguel were still engrossed with their phones as the group headed to the impressive coral reef.Pt: Aqui, a luz suave criava uma atmosfera quase encantada.En: Here, the soft light created an almost enchanted atmosphere.Pt: Era o local favorito de João.En: It was João's favorite spot.Pt: Observou os peixes coloridos nadando entre os corais e sentiu um súbito impulso de partilhar o que sabia.En: He watched the colorful fish swimming among the corals and felt a sudden urge to share what he knew.Pt: "Sabem que há um peixe aqui que coopera com um pequeno camarão para se alimentar?En: "Did you know there's a fish here that cooperates with a small shrimp to feed?"Pt: ", disse João, sua voz soando com uma confiança recém-descoberta.En: João said, his voice sounding with newfound confidence.Pt: Ana e Miguel olharam para ele, surpresos, mas interessados.En: Ana and Miguel looked at him, surprised but interested.Pt: "É o goby e o camarão-das-barreiras.En: "It's the goby and the camarão-das-barreiras.Pt: O peixe mantém vigia enquanto o camarão cava um buraco na areia.En: The fish keeps watch while the shrimp digs a hole in the sand.Pt: Eles são uma equipa!"En: They're a team!"Pt: O professor, que estava a ouvir, sorriu e encorajou João a continuar.En: The teacher, who was listening, smiled and encouraged João to continue.Pt: Miguel baixou o telefone, finalmente intrigado.En: Miguel put down his phone, finally intrigued.Pt: "Não sabia disso!En: "I didn't know that!"Pt: ", admitiu ele, enquanto Ana pedia a João que apontasse os peixes e explicasse mais.En: he admitted, as Ana asked João to point out the fish and explain more.Pt: Animado, João prosseguiu, explicando como os corais vivos eram fundamentais para o ecossistema marinho, mostrando as várias espécies de peixes-palhaço e falando sobre a importância das enguias.En: Excited, João continued, explaining how living corals were fundamental to the marine ecosystem, showing the various species of clownfish and talking about the importance of eels.Pt: Aos poucos, um pequeno grupo se formou em volta dele, todos ouvindo atentamente.En: Gradually, a small group formed around him, all listening attentively.Pt: Quando a visita chegou ao fim, Ana e Miguel estavam genuinamente impressionados.En: When the visit came to an end, Ana and Miguel were genuinely impressed.Pt: "João, somos sortudos por ter-te como guia!En: "João, we’re lucky to have you as our guide!"Pt: ", riu Ana, dando-lhe um leve empurrão ...
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