Rising Above Sabotage: Rafael's Breakthrough in Lisboa
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- FluentFiction.org
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- Sun 29 Jun 2025
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- https://www.fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-pt
Fluent Fiction - Portuguese šµš¹: Rising Above Sabotage: Rafael's Breakthrough in Lisboa
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Story Transcript:
Pt: No centro de Lisboa, no coraĆ§Ć£o do distrito empresarial, situava-se um moderno e movimentado escritĆ³rio.
En: In the center of Lisboa, in the heart of the business district, there was a modern and bustling office.
Pt: As paredes de vidro refletiam a luz intensa de um dia de verĆ£o, enquanto o som suave dos cliques nos teclados preenchia o ambiente.
En: The glass walls reflected the intense light of a summer day, while the soft sound of keyboard clicks filled the environment.
Pt: Neste cenĆ”rio, Rafael, um jovem executivo de marketing, preparava-se para a sua primeira reuniĆ£o internacional.
En: In this setting, Rafael, a young marketing executive, was preparing for his first international meeting.
Pt: Beatriz, a sua supervisora, passava vozes de encorajamento enquanto ajustava pequenos detalhes na apresentaĆ§Ć£o de Rafael.
En: Beatriz, his supervisor, offered words of encouragement while adjusting small details in Rafael's presentation.
Pt: "Tens tudo o que precisas, Rafael.
En: "You have everything you need, Rafael.
Pt: Confia em ti mesmo," dizia ela com um sorriso tranquilizador.
En: Trust yourself," she said with a reassuring smile.
Pt: Rafael assentia, mas o nervosismo nĆ£o o abandonava.
En: Rafael nodded, but the nervousness didn't leave him.
Pt: Do outro lado da sala, LuĆs observava.
En: On the other side of the room, LuĆs observed.
Pt: O colega competitivo frequentemente tentava minar os esforƧos de Rafael para brilhar mais.
En: The competitive colleague often tried to undermine Rafael's efforts to shine more.
Pt: Nesta ocasiĆ£o, LuĆs tinha colocado uma folha crucial da apresentaĆ§Ć£o de Rafael fora do alcance, deixando-o em apuros.
En: On this occasion, LuĆs had placed a crucial sheet of Rafael's presentation out of reach, leaving him in trouble.
Pt: O ambiente estava agitado, com todos se preparando para a viagem de negĆ³cios.
En: The environment was hectic, with everyone preparing for the business trip.
Pt: O tempo era escasso, e o stress pairava no ar como uma nuvem invisĆvel.
En: Time was short, and stress hovered in the air like an invisible cloud.
Pt: Rafael tinha um objetivo claro: impressionar os clientes e garantir uma promoĆ§Ć£o.
En: Rafael had a clear objective: impress the clients and secure a promotion.
Pt: O problema era LuĆs, sempre pronto para sabotar.
En: The problem was LuĆs, always ready to sabotage.
Pt: Na hora da apresentaĆ§Ć£o, Rafael comeƧou a falar com confianƧa.
En: At the time of the presentation, Rafael began to speak with confidence.
Pt: Mas logo percebeu a falta do documento vital.
En: But he soon realized the vital document was missing.
Pt: O coraĆ§Ć£o disparou.
En: His heart raced.
Pt: Ele sabia que LuĆs tinha algo a ver com o desaparecimento, mas nĆ£o havia tempo para confrontos.
En: He knew LuĆs had something to do with the disappearance, but there was no time for confrontations.
Pt: Respirando fundo, Rafael decidiu improvisar.
En: Breathing deeply, Rafael decided to improvise.
Pt: Usou todos os conhecimentos adquiridos, lembrou-se dos conselhos de Beatriz e adaptou-se Ć situaĆ§Ć£o.
En: He used all the knowledge he had acquired, remembered Beatriz's advice, and adapted to the situation.
Pt: Chamou a atenĆ§Ć£o dos clientes com dados importantes que sabia de cor.
En: He captured the clients' attention...
