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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 17 MIN

Coffee Beans and Curiosity: A Journey at the Roastery

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Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Coffee Beans and Curiosity: A Journey at the Roastery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2026-07-30-07-38-19-pt Story Transcript:Pt: O sol brilhava intensamente naquela manhã de verão.En: The sun was shining intensely on that summer morning.Pt: Gabriel, Ana e Diogo estavam animados.En: Gabriel, Ana, and Diogo were excited.Pt: Era dia de excursão escolar.En: It was a school field trip day.Pt: O destino?En: The destination?Pt: Uma torrefação de café charmosa localizada no coração da cidade.En: A charming coffee roastery located in the heart of the city.Pt: Gabriel estava ansioso.En: Gabriel was eager.Pt: Ele queria aprender tudo sobre o café para impressionar o pai, um verdadeiro amante da bebida.En: He wanted to learn everything about coffee to impress his father, a true lover of the drink.Pt: Ao entrar na torrefação, o cheiro forte de grãos de café enchia o ar.En: Upon entering the roastery, the strong smell of coffee beans filled the air.Pt: As máquinas de torrefação faziam um som ritmado, como um coração gigante batendo.En: The roasting machines made a rhythmic noise, like a giant heart beating.Pt: As prateleiras de madeira estavam cheias de sacos de café de diferentes partes do mundo.En: The wooden shelves were filled with bags of coffee from different parts of the world.Pt: Gabriel olhava fascinado.En: Gabriel looked on, fascinated.Pt: A professora, Dona Isabel, era muito rigorosa.En: The teacher, Dona Isabel, was very strict.Pt: "Todos juntos, por favor", disse ela.En: "Everyone together, please," she said.Pt: Gabriel tentou seguir a regra, mas sua curiosidade era maior.En: Gabriel tried to follow the rule, but his curiosity was greater.Pt: Queria saber como aquelas enormes máquinas funcionavam.En: He wanted to know how those huge machines worked.Pt: Enquanto o guia explicava a origem dos grãos, Gabriel se distraiu.En: While the guide explained the origin of the beans, Gabriel got distracted.Pt: De repente, viu uma máquina que soltava um pouco de vapor.En: Suddenly, he saw a machine releasing a little steam.Pt: Ninguém estava olhando.En: No one was watching.Pt: Ele fez algo que não deveria: afastou-se do grupo.En: He did something he shouldn't have: he moved away from the group.Pt: Gabriel aproximou-se da grande máquina prateada.En: Gabriel approached the large silver machine.Pt: Um dos torradores, percebendo o menino curioso, sorriu.En: One of the roasters, noticing the curious boy, smiled.Pt: "Interessado na torrefação?En: "Interested in roasting?"Pt: ", perguntou o homem com um avental manchado de café.En: asked the man with a coffee-stained apron.Pt: Gabriel assentiu, os olhos brilhando.En: Gabriel nodded, his eyes shining.Pt: "Como os grãos mudam de cor?En: "How do the beans change color?"Pt: ", perguntou Gabriel, curioso.En: Gabriel asked, curious.Pt: O torrador, impressionado com a pergunta, decidiu mostrar-lhe algo especial.En: The roaster, impressed with the question, decided to show him something special.Pt: Com cuidado, ele pegou alguns grãos e ajustou a máquina.En: Carefully, he took some beans and adjusted the machine.Pt: "Vê aqueles grãos verdes?"En: "See those green beans?"Pt: Ele torrou uma pequena quantidade, mostrando como os grãos lentamente ficavam marrons e liberavam um aroma maravilhoso.En: He roasted a small amount, showing how the beans slowly turned brown and released a wonderful aroma.Pt: Gabriel estava em êxtase.En: Gabriel was thrilled.Pt: Era uma experiência única.En: It was a unique experience.Pt: A professora apareceu logo depois, de braços cruzados, mas o sorriso satisfeito do torrador mudou o semblante dela.En: The teacher appeared shortly after, with crossed arms, but the satisfied smile of the roaster changed her demeanor.Pt: Percebendo que Gabriel aprendeu algo valioso, permitiu que ele retornasse às atividades com o grupo.En: Realizing that Gabriel learned something valuable, she allowed him to return to the activities with the group.Pt: De volta ao ônibus, Gabriel contou a Ana e Diogo sobre a técnica especial que presenciou.En: Back on the bus, Gabriel told Ana and Diogo about the special technique he witnessed.Pt: Estava mais confiante.En: He was more confident.Pt: Aprendeu a importância de seguir regras, mas também de alimentar sua curiosidade de forma saudável.En: He learned the importance of following rules, but also of nurturing his curiosity in a healthy way.Pt: Quando chegou em casa, Gabriel mal podia esperar para contar tudo ao pai.En: When he got home, Gabriel could hardly wait to tell his father everything.Pt: "Pai, sabia que cada grão é diferente por causa da torrefação?"En: "Dad, did you know that each bean is different because of the roasting?"Pt: O pai, impressionado, ouviu atento a história de Gabriel, cheio de orgulho.En: The father, impressed, listened attentively to Gabriel's story, full of pride.Pt: Aquela visita à torrefação mudara algo em Gabriel.En: That visit to the roastery changed something in Gabriel.Pt: Ele percebeu que seu desejo de aprender o levou a novas descobertas.En: He realized that his desire to learn led him to new discoveries.Pt: E, acima de tudo, agora sabia que podia usar sua curiosidade para coisas grandes.En: And, above all, he now knew that he could use his curiosity for great things.Pt: Um pequeno passo para ele, mas um salto enorme para suas próprias descobertas.En: A small step for him, but a huge leap for his own discoveries. Vocabulary Words:the roastery: a torrefaçãothe field trip: a excursãothe smell: o cheirothe beans: os grãoseager: ansiosothe teacher: a professorastrict: rigorosathe rule: a regrathe guide: o guiadistracted: distraídothe steam: o vaporthe group: o grupoapproached: aproximou-securious: curiosothe apron: o aventalstained: manchadocarefully: com cuidadoadjusted: ajustouthe aroma: o aromathrilled: em êxtaseunique: únicathe demeanor: o semblanterealizing: percebendolearned: aprendeutraits: característicasthe desire: o desejodiscoveries: descobertasthe pride: o orgulhoconfident: confiantenurturing: alimentar

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Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹 : Coffee Beans and Curiosity: A Journey at the Roastery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2026-07-30-07-38-19-pt Story Transcript: Pt: O sol brilhava intensamente naquela manhã de verão. En: The sun was shining intensely on that summer morning. Pt: Gabriel, Ana e Diogo estavam animados. En: Gabriel, Ana, and Diogo were excited. Pt: Era dia de excursão escolar. En: It was a school field trip day. Pt: O destino? En: The destination? Pt: Uma torrefação de café charmosa localizada no coração da cidade. En: A charming coffee roastery located in the heart of the city. Pt: Gabriel estava ansioso. En: Gabriel was eager. Pt: Ele queria aprender tudo sobre o café para impressionar o pai, um verdadeiro amante da bebida. En: He wanted to learn everything about coffee to impress his father, a true lover of the drink. Pt: Ao entrar na torrefação, o cheiro forte de grãos de café enchia o ar. En: Upon entering the roastery, the strong smell of coffee beans filled the air. Pt: As máquinas de torrefação faziam um som ritmado, como um coração gigante batendo. En: The roasting machines made a rhythmic noise, like a giant heart beating. Pt: As prateleiras de madeira estavam cheias de sacos de café de diferentes partes do mundo. En: The wooden shelves were filled with bags of coffee from different parts of the world. Pt: Gabriel olhava fascinado. En: Gabriel looked on, fascinated. Pt: A professora, Dona Isabel, era muito rigorosa. En: The teacher, Dona Isabel, was very strict. Pt: "Todos juntos, por favor", disse ela. En: "Everyone together, please," she said. Pt: Gabriel tentou seguir a regra, mas sua curiosidade era maior. En: Gabriel tried to follow the rule, but his curiosity was greater. Pt: Queria saber como aquelas enormes máquinas funcionavam. En: He wanted to know how those huge machines worked. Pt: Enquanto o guia explicava a origem dos grãos, Gabriel se distraiu. En: While the guide explained the origin of the beans, Gabriel got distracted. Pt: De repente, viu uma máquina que soltava um pouco de vapor. En: Suddenly, he saw a machine releasing a little steam. Pt: Ninguém estava olhando. En: No one was watching. Pt: Ele fez algo que não deveria: afastou-se do grupo. En: He did something he shouldn't have: he moved away from the group. Pt: Gabriel aproximou-se da grande máquina prateada. En: Gabriel approached the large silver machine. Pt: Um dos torradores, percebendo o menino curioso, sorriu. En: One of the roasters, noticing the curious boy, smiled. Pt: "Interessado na torrefação? En: "Interested in roasting?" Pt: ", perguntou o homem com um avental manchado de café. En: asked the man with a coffee-stained apron. Pt: Gabriel assentiu, os olhos brilhando. En: Gabriel nodded, his eyes shining. Pt: "Como os grãos mudam de cor? En: "How do the beans change color?" Pt: ", perguntou Gabriel, curioso. En: Gabriel asked, curious. Pt: O torrador, impressionado com a pergunta, decidiu mostrar-lhe algo especial. En: The roaster, impressed with the question, decided to show him something special. Pt: Com cuidado, ele pegou alguns grãos e ajustou a máquina. En: Carefully, he took some beans and adjusted the machine. Pt: "Vê aqueles grãos verdes?" En: "See those green beans?" Pt: Ele torrou uma pequena quantidade, mostrando como os grãos...

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