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  • Carnestoltes: Where Catalan Roots Meet Modern Magic

    Carnestoltes: Where Catalan Roots Meet Modern Magic
    Feb 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Carnestoltes: Where Catalan Roots Meet Modern Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El fred de l'hivern cobria Montserrat, però el fervor del Carnestoltes feia brillar cada racó del monestir amb colors i música.En: The winter cold covered Montserrat, but the fervor of Carnestoltes made every corner of the monastery shine with colors and music.Ca: Els carrers estaven plens de tallers autèntics, i en un d'ells es trobava en Lluís, plegat d'atenció sobre una màscara de fusta.En: The streets were full of authentic workshops, and in one of them was Lluís, bent attentively over a wooden mask.Ca: Els seus dits eren prodigis, transformant bocins de natura en art viu.En: His fingers were prodigious, transforming pieces of nature into living art.Ca: Els colors intensos i les formes intricades reflectien l'ànima del seu país.En: The intense colors and intricate shapes reflected the soul of his country.Ca: "Tot ha de mantenir-se com sempre, Mariona," deia mentre observava la seva màscara acabada.En: "Everything must remain as always, Mariona," he said while observing his finished mask.Ca: Volia que el festival fos una celebració de les arrels catalanes, sense interferències modernes.En: He wanted the festival to be a celebration of Catalan roots, without modern interferences.Ca: Mariona, plena d'energia com sempre, li somreia amb confiança.En: Mariona, full of energy as always, smiled at him with confidence.Ca: "Lluís, les tradicions són importants, però la modernitat pot portar nova vida.En: "Lluís, traditions are important, but modernity can bring new life.Ca: Els dos poden coexistir, ja ho veuràs.En: The two can coexist, you'll see."Ca: "Júlia anava d'un cantó a l'altre amb la seva càmera, capturant la màgia de l'instant.En: Júlia was moving from one side to the other with her camera, capturing the magic of the moment.Ca: El seu objectiu era narrar una història a través de les seves imatges.En: Her goal was to tell a story through her images.Ca: Ella entenia els sentiments d'en Lluís i de la Mariona.En: She understood the feelings of Lluís and Mariona.Ca: "Què tal si combinem el millor dels dos móns?En: "How about we combine the best of both worlds?"Ca: " suggerí amb entusiasme.En: she suggested with enthusiasm.Ca: El matí del festival, la predictibilitat de l’hivern va fallar.En: On the morning of the festival, the predictability of winter failed.Ca: Una tempesta es formà ràpidament, amenaçant amb destruir tant la tradició com la innovació que tots dos havien preparat amb tan d’afany.En: A storm formed quickly, threatening to destroy both the tradition and the innovation that both had prepared so eagerly.Ca: En Lluís i la Mariona, tot i les seves diferències, es van veure obligats a col·laborar.En: Lluís and Mariona, despite their differences, were forced to collaborate.Ca: Amb presses, van improvisar un recinte tancat dins del monestir.En: With haste, they improvised an indoor venue within the monastery.Ca: Al final, les màscares d'en Lluís van compartir espai amb una instal·lació làser colorida que portava la signatura de la Mariona.En: In the end, Lluís's masks shared space with a colorful laser installation carrying Mariona's signature.Ca: Quan la música va començar, l’harmonia entre tradició i modernitat va esdevenir evident.En: When the music started, the harmony between tradition and modernity became evident.Ca: Els visitants dançaven amb alegria entre els passadissos il·luminats.En: The visitors danced joyfully between the illuminated corridors.Ca: Des de la seva mirada curiosa, Júlia capturava instants de joia.En: From her curious gaze, Júlia captured moments of joy.Ca: Les seves fotografies narraven una història nova, una on el passat i el present troben un punt d'unió.En: Her photographs told a new story, one where the past and the present find a meeting point.Ca: El festival va ser un èxit rotund.En: The festival was a resounding success.Ca: Les fotografies de la Júlia van obtenir l’atenció de tothom, travessant fronteres fins arribar a competicions internacionals.En: Júlia's photographs captured everyone's attention, crossing borders to reach international competitions.Ca: En Lluís, mirant la seva obra enmig de les llums modernes, va comprendre finalment que el canvi no havia d'amençar les tradicions.En: Lluís, looking at his work amidst the modern lights, finally understood that change didn't have to threaten traditions.Ca: "La modernitat et pot envoltar de novetat, sense tapar les arrels de qui som," va reflexionar.En: "Modernity can surround you with novelty, without overshadowing the roots of who we are," he reflected.Ca: Aquesta experiència va canviar tant en Lluís com la Mariona.En: This experience changed both Lluís and Mariona.Ca: Ell va aprendre a veure el valor de l'adaptabilitat, mentre ...
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    17 min
  • Sagrada Confessions: Love Blossoms in Gaudí's Masterpiece

    Sagrada Confessions: Love Blossoms in Gaudí's Masterpiece
    Feb 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sagrada Confessions: Love Blossoms in Gaudí's Masterpiece Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-16-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aire fred de l'hivern envoltava Barcelona mentre els estudiants es reunien davant la majestuosa Sagrada Família.En: The cold winter air enveloped Barcelona as the students gathered in front of the majestic Sagrada Família.Ca: Els arbres estaven despullats, però l'estructura de Gaudí lluïa amb tota la seva esplendor, com si fos un regal per Sant Valentí.En: The trees were bare, but Gaudí's structure shone in all its splendor, like a gift for Valentine's Day.Ca: Mireia i Oriol eren dos dels estudiants que formaven part d’aquesta excursió especial.En: Mireia and Oriol were two of the students who were part of this special excursion.Ca: Tots dos eren estudiants d'art, però tenien interessos diferents.En: Both were art students, but they had different interests.Ca: Mireia estava molt emocionada; la seva passió per l'arquitectura la portava a estudiar cada detall del temple amb ulls brillants.En: Mireia was very excited; her passion for architecture drove her to study every detail of the temple with shining eyes.Ca: Oriol, però, estava una mica nerviós.En: Oriol, however, was a little nervous.Ca: Volia aprofitar aquest moment per confessar els seus sentiments cap a Mireia.En: He wanted to use this moment to confess his feelings for Mireia.Ca: Mentre el professor explicava la història de la construcció de la Sagrada Família, Mireia observava atenta els vitralls acolorits.En: While the teacher explained the history of the construction of the Sagrada Família, Mireia attentively observed the colorful stained glass windows.Ca: Els raigs de sol d'hivern travessaven el vidre, projectant llums de colors al terra.En: The winter sun's rays passed through the glass, casting colored lights on the floor.Ca: Sentia que cada part del temple tenia una història a explicar, i això la fascinava.En: She felt that every part of the temple had a story to tell, and this fascinated her.Ca: "Oriol," va dir Mireia de sobte.En: "Oriol," said Mireia suddenly.Ca: "Vols venir amb mi a veure de prop aquests detalls de l'entrada principal?"En: "Do you want to come with me to see these details up close at the main entrance?"Ca: Oriol, sorprès per aquesta oportunitat inesperada, va assentir amb un somriure tímid.En: Oriol, surprised by this unexpected opportunity, nodded with a shy smile.Ca: Van caminar junts sota les figures de pedra.En: They walked together under the stone figures.Ca: Mireia estava tan concentrada a fer esbossos ràpids i prendre notes que no es va adonar del nerviosisme d'Oriol.En: Mireia was so focused on making quick sketches and taking notes that she didn't notice Oriol's nervousness.Ca: Amb cada pas, Oriol buscava les paraules adequades.En: With each step, Oriol searched for the right words.Ca: "Mireia," va dir finalment, amb la veu una mica trémula, "aquesta catedral és tan impressionant com tu quan parles d'art."En: "Mireia," he finally said, with a slightly trembling voice, "this cathedral is as impressive as you when you talk about art."Ca: Mireia el va mirar sorpresa, deixant de dibuixar.En: Mireia looked at him, surprised, stopping her drawing.Ca: "Gràcies, Oriol. No sabia que escoltaves tant el que dic."En: "Thank you, Oriol. I didn't know you listened so much to what I say."Ca: Oriol va respirar profundament.En: Oriol took a deep breath.Ca: "Sempre t'he admirat. No només per la teva passió, sinó per la manera com veus el món."En: "I've always admired you. Not just for your passion, but for the way you see the world."Ca: Un raig de sol va penetrar de sobte pel vitrall, omplint l'espai amb llum daurada.En: A sunbeam suddenly pierced through the stained glass, filling the space with golden light.Ca: Mireia va somriure, captant aquell moment màgic.En: Mireia smiled, capturing that magical moment.Ca: "Jo també sento que tenim alguna cosa especial," va admetre, sorprenent-se de les seves pròpies paraules.En: "I also feel that we have something special," she admitted, surprising herself with her own words.Ca: En aquell instant, la Sagrada Família semblava més brillant que mai als seus ulls.En: At that moment, the Sagrada Família seemed brighter than ever in their eyes.Ca: Mireia va sentir que havia descobert no només l'art del temple, sinó també una part del cor d'Oriol.En: Mireia felt she had discovered not only the art of the temple but also a part of Oriol's heart.Ca: I així, mentre l'excursió a la Sagrada Família arribava al final, Mireia i Oriol van tornar a casa amb un nou començament.En: And so, as the excursion to the Sagrada Família came to an end, Mireia and Oriol returned home with a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airethe winter: l'hivernmajestic: majestuosagift: regalthe excursion: l'excursióstructure: l'estructurasplendor: ...
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    16 min
  • From Pressure to Promise: A Day of Corporate Revelation

    From Pressure to Promise: A Day of Corporate Revelation
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Pressure to Promise: A Day of Corporate Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un dia fred d'hivern, amb un cel ennuvolat que cobria la ciutat, l'oficina corporativa bullia d'activitat.En: On a cold winter's day, with a cloudy sky covering the city, the corporate office was buzzing with activity.Ca: Les parets de vidre reflectien l'energia de la jornada, mentre els empleats es preparaven per un seminari de cohesió d'equip en un gran saló que oferia una vista impressionant de l'skyline de la ciutat.En: The glass walls reflected the energy of the day as the employees prepared for a team-building seminar in a large hall that offered an impressive view of the city's skyline.Ca: Jordi, un gestor de mig nivell, va mirar a través del vidre amb una barreja d'esperança i impaciència.En: Jordi, a mid-level manager, looked through the glass with a mix of hope and impatience.Ca: Feia temps que volia demostrar el seu lideratge, però els grans caps sempre li passaven al davant.En: He had long wanted to demonstrate his leadership, but the higher-ups always overlooked him.Ca: Aquest seminari era la seva oportunitat per fer-se veure.En: This seminar was his chance to get noticed.Ca: En un racó, Marta, la nova becària, repassava els seus apunts.En: In a corner, Marta, the new intern, was reviewing her notes.Ca: Era el seu primer esdeveniment important.En: It was her first important event.Ca: La seva meta era impressionar els seus companys i assegurar-se una posició permanent.En: Her goal was to impress her colleagues and secure a permanent position.Ca: El nerviosisme es barallava amb la determinació.En: Nervousness battled with determination.Ca: Núria, la coordinadora de recursos humans, passejava pel saló, revisant l'equipament tècnic i els materials que aviat emprarien.En: Núria, the human resources coordinator, was walking around the hall, checking the technical equipment and the materials they would soon use.Ca: Per a ella, el més important era que el seminari anés bé i que tothom participés de bon grat.En: For her, the most important thing was for the seminar to go well and for everyone to participate willingly.Ca: La pressió era intensa, però la seva decisió de fer un gir improvisat animava el seu esperit.En: The pressure was intense, but her decision to make an improvised change lifted her spirits.Ca: L'esdeveniment va iniciar-se amb un discurs breu del director general, però aviat es va adonar que l'atenció dels participants es desplaçava.En: The event began with a brief speech from the general director, but it soon became apparent that the participants' attention was drifting.Ca: Jordi, impacient per demostrar el seu potencial, va decidir fer un gir inesperat.En: Jordi, eager to showcase his potential, decided to take an unexpected turn.Ca: Va proposar un taller extra, un breakout session sense permís previ.En: He proposed an extra workshop, a breakout session without prior permission.Ca: Malgrat la seva audàcia, les mescles de reaccions el desafiaven, però va persistir.En: Despite his boldness, the mix of reactions challenged him, but he persisted.Ca: Mentrestant, Marta es va unir a la prova més difícil que va trobar.En: Meanwhile, Marta joined the most difficult challenge she could find.Ca: Sabia que això la posava en el punt de mira, però va veure-ho com l'oportunitat perfecte per deixar empremta.En: She knew this put her in the spotlight, but she saw it as the perfect opportunity to leave her mark.Ca: El carbó sota pressió es converteix en diamant, es repetia a si mateixa.En: "Coal under pressure turns into diamonds," she repeated to herself.Ca: Núria seguia treballant, mirant de trobar una forma de reactivar un interès que es començava a esvair.En: Núria continued working, trying to find a way to rekindle interest that was beginning to wane.Ca: Va improvisar una activitat sorpresa.En: She improvised a surprise activity.Ca: La gent va començar a mostrar entusiasme, fins que els secrets amagats van començar a sortir a la llum enmig de tensions i malentesos.En: People started to show enthusiasm until hidden secrets began to emerge amid tensions and misunderstandings.Ca: El moment de clímax va ser intens.En: The climax was intense.Ca: La veritable naturalesa de cadascú es va acabar exposant.En: The true nature of each person ended up being exposed.Ca: El silenci després de l'activitat era dens.En: The silence after the activity was heavy.Ca: Però amb el pas dels minuts, les persones van començar a parlar.En: But as minutes passed, people began to talk.Ca: Una conversa honesta i oberta va sorgir espontàniament, obligant tothom a reflexionar sobre els seus papers i relacions dins de l'equip.En: An honest and open conversation spontaneously emerged, forcing everyone to reflect on their roles and relationships within the team.Ca: ...
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    20 min
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