Una sorpresa para Ana
A Surprise for Ana
1 · Spanish Story
La historia
Ana llega a su casa por la tarde. Ve flores en la mesa. Hay globos azules en la sala. La casa está tranquila. Ella deja su bolsa y sonríe.
Su amiga Marta está en la cocina. Sonríe y dice hola. Ana ve un bizcocho grande. También hay jugo y platos blancos. Todo está listo.
Ana pregunta por la fiesta. Marta dice un momento. Ella llama a dos amigos. Ellos entran con cajas pequeñas y música. Ana mira la puerta.
Ana mira los regalos. Piensa en su hermano. Marta ríe y dice su nombre. La fiesta es para Ana. Ana sonríe mucho. Ella abraza a Marta.
Todos cantan con alegría. Ana corta el bizcocho. Beben jugo y hablan. La casa está llena y chévere. Ana se siente feliz.
2 · Key Phrases
Language to keep
Hay globos azules
There are blue balloonsUse hay to say that something exists or is present.
Hay flores en la sala.
There are flowers in the living room.
un momento
one momentThis is a short phrase used to ask for a little time.
Un momento. Ahora voy.
One moment. I am coming now.
La fiesta es para Ana
The party is for AnaUse es para to say who receives something or who it is intended for.
El regalo es para ti.
The gift is for you.
chévere
great, niceIn Puerto Rico this is a common informal word for something good.
Usage: Conversational; common in relaxed speech.
La música está chévere.
The music is great.
3 · English Translation
The full story in English
Ana arrives at her house in the afternoon. She sees flowers on the table. There are blue balloons in the living room. The house is quiet. She leaves her bag and smiles.
Her friend Marta is in the kitchen. She smiles and says hello. Ana sees a big cake. There is also juice and white plates. Everything is ready.
Ana asks about the party. Marta says one moment. She calls two friends. They come in with small boxes and music. Ana looks at the door.
Ana looks at the gifts. She thinks about her brother. Marta laughs and says her name. The party is for Ana. Ana smiles a lot. She hugs Marta.
Everyone sings with joy. Ana cuts the cake. They drink juice and talk. The house is full and great. Ana feels happy.