Una fiesta pequeña en casa
A Small Party at Home
1 · Spanish Story
La historia
Hoy es el cumpleaños de Ana. Su amiga Marta llega temprano. La casa está limpia. La casa está alegre. Hay globos en la mesa. Marta trae un pastel pequeño. Ana sonríe mucho.
Las dos preparan la mesa. Ponen platos y vasos. Ponen servilletas azules. Ana corta fruta. Marta enciende la música. Todo está listo pronto.
Luego Ana busca una vela. No hay velas en la cocina. Marta mira la caja. La caja está vacía. Ana se preocupa. Ana está un poco nerviosa. La fiesta empieza pronto.
Marta va al salón. Allí ve una vela blanca. La vela está junto al libro. Marta dice: "Vale". Ana sonríe otra vez. Las dos ponen la vela en el pastel.
Después llaman a la familia. Todos cantan feliz cumpleaños. Ana sopla la vela. Aplausos y risas llenan la casa. Ana dice: "Qué bien". La fiesta es pequeña. La tarde es muy feliz.
2 · Key Phrases
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Hay globos
There are balloonsUse hay for something that exists or is present.
Hay flores en la mesa.
There are flowers on the table.
La casa está limpia
The house is cleanUse está with a temporary state or condition.
La cocina está limpia.
The kitchen is clean.
Se preocupa
worriesThis phrase shows a small worry in a simple action.
Mi madre se preocupa poco.
My mother worries a little.
Vale
OkayThis is a very common informal reply in Spain.
Usage: Conversational; common in relaxed speech. This phrase is common in Spain for casual agreement.
Vale. Vamos ahora.
Okay. Let's go now.
3 · English Translation
The full story in English
Today is Ana's birthday. Her friend Marta arrives early. The house is clean. The house is cheerful. There are balloons on the table. Marta brings a small cake. Ana smiles a lot.
The two prepare the table. They put out plates and glasses. They put out blue napkins. Ana cuts fruit. Marta turns on the music. Everything is ready soon.
Then Ana looks for a candle. There are no candles in the kitchen. Marta looks at the box. The box is empty. Ana worries. Ana is a little nervous. The party starts soon.
Marta goes to the living room. There she sees a white candle. The candle is next to the book. Marta says: "Okay". Ana smiles again. The two put the candle on the cake.
Afterwards they call the family. Everyone sings happy birthday. Ana blows out the candle. Applause and laughter fill the house. Ana says: "How nice". The party is small. The afternoon is very happy.