B1 — Intermediate·9 min read·Everyday Life·family

A Festa Surpresa

Afonso organiza uma festa surpresa para o cinquenta anos de Paula com ajuda da família e amigos.

Theme verbdar—to give

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Story opening — Portuguese with English Translation

A Paula ia fazer cinquenta anos em breve. O seu marido Afonso queria dar-lhe algo muito especial e memorável que ela nunca esqueceria. Ele planeava uma festa surpresa extraordinária que seria absolutamente inesquecível para todos. Paula nunca suspeitava absolutamente nada da surpresa que a aguardava.

Paula was about to turn fifty years old very soon. Her husband Afonso wanted to give her something very special and memorable that she would never forget. He was planning an extraordinary surprise party that would be absolutely unforgettable for everyone. Paula never absolutely suspected anything of the surprise that awaited her.

Afonso deu instruções muito detalhadas a todos os amigos e toda a família de Paula. "Têm que vir ao restaurante elegante no sábado à noite, entre as oito e as oito e meia," disse ele com muito entusiasmo e emoção. Todos concordaram sem qualquer hesitação ou dúvida.

Afonso gave very detailed instructions to all of Paula's friends and all of her family. "You have to come to the elegant restaurant on Saturday evening, between eight and eight-thirty," he said with great enthusiasm and emotion. Everyone agreed without any hesitation or doubt.

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Vocabulary Glossary

WordMeaning
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AfonsoAlfonso (name)
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corounison
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dou-teI give you
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