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Maria woke up early on Saturday morning. She was excited because today was the market day. Every Saturday, she sold fresh fruits and vegetables at the local market. Maria loved her job because she enjoyed talking to people and sharing her fresh produce.
Maria acordou cedo na manhã de sábado. Estava animada porque hoje era dia de mercado. Todo sábado, ela vendia frutas e verduras frescas no mercado local. Maria adorava seu trabalho porque gostava de conversar com as pessoas e compartilhar seus produtos frescos.
After breakfast, Maria packed her basket. She took ripe tomatoes, bright green cucumbers, and sweet oranges. With her basket in hand, she walked to the market. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.
Após o café da manhã, Maria arrumou sua cesta. Pegou tomates maduros, pepinos verdes brilhantes e laranjas doces. Com a cesta na mão, caminhou até o mercado. O sol brilhava e os pássaros cantavam.
When Maria arrived at the market, many other sellers were already there. There were people selling flowers, bread, and handmade crafts. Maria set up her stand and arranged her fruits and vegetables neatly. She smiled at the customers who passed by.
Quando Maria chegou ao mercado, muitos outros vendedores já estavam lá. Havia pessoas vendendo flores, pão e artesanato feito à mão. Maria montou sua barraca e organizou suas frutas e verduras de forma cuidadosa. Ela sorriu para os clientes que passavam.
As the day went on, many people stopped at her stand. "These tomatoes look delicious!" a woman said. Maria smiled and replied, "Yes! They are fresh from my garden." The woman bought some tomatoes and thanked Maria.
À medida que o dia avançava, muitas pessoas paravam em sua barraca. "Esses tomates parecem deliciosos!" disse uma mulher. Maria sorriu e respondeu: "Sim! Eles são frescos do meu jardim." A mulher comprou alguns tomates e agradeceu a Maria.
Maria enjoyed talking to her customers. Some were regulars who came every week. They would share stories about their week while buying their favorite fruits. Maria felt happy when they left with big smiles.
Maria gostava de conversar com seus clientes. Alguns eram fregueses habituais que vinham toda semana. Eles compartilhavam histórias sobre sua semana enquanto compravam suas frutas favoritas. Maria se sentia feliz quando eles saíam com grandes sorrisos.
At the end of the day, Maria counted her money. She sold many fruits and vegetables! With a big smile, she packed her things and headed home. She loved her work at the market because it made her feel connected to her community.
No final do dia, Maria contou seu dinheiro. Ela vendeu muitas frutas e verduras! Com um grande sorriso, arrumou suas coisas e seguiu para casa. Ela amava seu trabalho no mercado porque isso a fazia sentir-se conectada com sua comunidade.
Maria knew that every Saturday was special, and she looked forward to next week’s market.
Maria sabia que todo sábado era especial e mal podia esperar pelo mercado da próxima semana.
With her basket in hand, she walked to the market
Com a cesta na mão, ela caminhou para o mercado.
As the day went on, many people stopped at her stand
À medida que o dia avançava, muitas pessoas paravam em sua barraca.
Maria enjoyed talking to her customers
Maria gostava de conversar com seus clientes.
She loved her work at the market because it made her feel connected to her community
Ela adorava seu trabalho no mercado porque isso a fazia sentir-se conectada à sua comunidade.
Every Saturday, she sold fresh fruits and vegetables at the local market
Todo sábado, ela vendia frutas e verduras frescas no mercado local.