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Courage Found: Tiago's Journey to Overcome Fear for Health

Courage Found: Tiago's Journey to Overcome Fear for Health

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 Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Courage Found: Tiago's Journey to Overcome Fear for Health Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2025-11-27-23-34-01-pt Story Transcript:Pt: Tiago ajustou o cachecol à volta do pescoço enquanto caminhava em direção ao hospital de campanha.En: Tiago adjusted the scarf around his neck as he walked towards the field hospital.Pt: O vento de outono soprava leve, levantando folhas secas na praça movimentada.En: The autumn wind blew gently, lifting dry leaves in the busy square.Pt: A sua respiração formava pequenas nuvens no ar frio.En: His breath formed small clouds in the cold air.Pt: No centro da praça, o hospital de campanha erguia-se com tendas brancas e filas de pessoas.En: In the center of the square, the field hospital stood with white tents and lines of people.Pt: A equipa médica, com jalecos brancos, movia-se de um lado para o outro, ocupada mas atenciosa.En: The medical team, in white coats, moved back and forth, busy but attentive.Pt: Tiago parou um momento, estudando tudo à sua volta.En: Tiago paused for a moment, studying everything around him.Pt: Desde pequeno, Tiago tinha medo de agulhas e de hospitais.En: Since he was little, Tiago had been afraid of needles and hospitals.Pt: Mas sabia que a vacina contra a gripe era importante, não só para ele, mas também para a sua família e amigos.En: But he knew that the flu vaccine was important, not just for him, but also for his family and friends.Pt: Ao entrar na fila, o seu coração batia mais forte.En: As he joined the line, his heart beat faster.Pt: Mãos ligeiramente suadas, ele ponderava a decisão.En: With slightly sweaty hands, he pondered the decision.Pt: “Devo enfrentar o medo ou ir embora?En: "Should I face the fear or walk away?"Pt: ”, pensou ele.En: he thought.Pt: Neste momento de dúvida, Tiago ouviu uma voz familiar: "Olá, Tiago!En: In this moment of doubt, Tiago heard a familiar voice: "Hi, Tiago!"Pt: " Era Mariana, uma amiga que não via há muito tempo.En: It was Mariana, a friend he hadn't seen in a long time.Pt: Ela estava mais à frente na fila e acenou com entusiasmo.En: She was further ahead in the line and waved enthusiastically.Pt: Mariana aproximou-se.En: Mariana approached.Pt: "Que coincidência te encontrar aqui!En: "What a coincidence to meet you here!Pt: Também vais vacinar-te?En: Are you also getting vaccinated?"Pt: "A presença dela deu coragem a Tiago.En: Her presence gave Tiago courage.Pt: O sorriso caloroso e o apoio da amiga ajudaram-no a sentir-se menos sozinho.En: Her warm smile and support helped him feel less alone.Pt: "Sim, vou tentar", respondeu ele, ainda um pouco hesitante.En: "Yes, I'm going to try," he replied, still a bit hesitant.Pt: Mariana falou sobre a importância da vacina e como todos podiam ajudar a proteger os mais vulneráveis.En: Mariana spoke about the importance of the vaccine and how everyone could help protect the most vulnerable.Pt: Com palavras simples, mas poderosas, ela conseguiu acalmar os nervos de Tiago.En: With simple but powerful words, she managed to calm Tiago's nerves.Pt: Quando chegou a sua vez, Tiago respirou fundo e entrou na tenda.En: When his turn came, Tiago took a deep breath and entered the tent.Pt: José, o enfermeiro, recebeu-o com um sorriso tranquilizador.En: José, the nurse, greeted him with a reassuring smile.Pt: "Não te preocupes, vai ser rápido", disse ele.En: "Don't worry, it will be quick," he said.Pt: Apesar do coração ainda bater rápido, Tiago sentiu-se preparado.En: Despite his heart still racing, Tiago felt prepared.Pt: Com o olhar fixo na parede, ele mal sentiu a picada.En: With his eyes fixed on the wall, he barely felt the sting.Pt: Num instante, estava feito.En: In an instant, it was done.Pt: Ao sair do hospital de campanha, Tiago sentiu-se aliviado e orgulhoso.En: As he left the field hospital, Tiago felt relieved and proud.Pt: Mariana esperava por ele, e juntos caminharam pela praça, cercados pelas cores vibrantes do outono.En: Mariana was waiting for him, and together they walked through the square, surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn.Pt: Daquele dia em diante, Tiago percebeu que enfrentar os medos pode ser desafiante, mas necessário.En: From that day on, Tiago realized that facing fears can be challenging but necessary.Pt: E, sobretudo, que é um passo importante para o bem-estar pessoal e da comunidade.En: And, above all, it's an important step for personal and community well-being.Pt: Ele sorriu, sabendo que a coragem estava sempre ao seu alcance.En: He smiled, knowing that courage was always within his reach. Vocabulary Words:the scarf: o cachecolthe field hospital: o hospital de campanhathe wind: o ventothe leaves: as folhasthe clouds: as nuvensthe tents: as tendasthe lines: as filasthe medical team: a equipa médicathe jackets: os jalecosthe needles: as agulhasthe vaccine: a vacinathe flu: a gripethe hands: as mãosthe ...
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