La Cena
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Spanish
Esta noche, la familia Rodríguez prepara una cena especial. La abuela hace su famosa paella. El abuelo pone la mesa con platos blancos y vasos de cristal. Los niños ayudan a lavar las verduras. "La paella necesita más azafrán," dice la abuela. El olor es increíble. Toda la familia se sienta a la mesa. "Gracias por esta comida, abuela," dice el padre. Todos comen y hablan sobre su día. Los niños cuentan historias del colegio. La abuela sonríe. Esta es su parte favorita del día: la familia junta.
English Translation
Tonight, the Rodríguez family prepares a special dinner. The grandmother makes her famous paella. The grandfather sets the table with white plates and crystal glasses. The children help wash the vegetables. "The paella needs more saffron," says the grandmother. The smell is incredible. The whole family sits at the table. "Thank you for this meal, grandmother," says the father. Everyone eats and talks about their day. The children tell stories from school. The grandmother smiles. This is her favorite part of the day: the family together.
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