Meaning
Today's Sentences
- That’s the best thing about work.
- That’s the best thing about traveling.
- That’s the best thing about marriage.
- That’s the best thing about birthdays.
- That’s the best thing about reading a book.
- Writer's Note
01
That’s the best thing about work.
Situation 1
I just got my paycheck.
That’s the best thing about work.
It truly is.
I like to go for a beer as a little reward for myself.
Me gusta salir a tomar una cerveza como una pequeña recompensa para mí mismo.
That’s great.
I believe you should treat yourself once in a while.
Creo que deberías darte un gusto de vez en cuando.
Situation 2
I love working with my coworkers.
That’s the best thing about work.
If you can find a great team of people to work with everyday.
Si puedes encontrar un gran equipo de personas con quienes trabajar todos los días.
It’s definitely uncommon.
I’m glad to hear that you have good relationships at work.
02
That’s the best thing about traveling.
Situation 1
What do you like about traveling?
Having a drink on a terrace at sunset.
That’s the best thing about traveling.
Esa es la mejor parte de viajar.
I usually travel on business so I find it hard to have that time to myself.
I definitely recommend it, if you can.
Situation 2
I love booking my tickets and packing.
That’s the best thing about traveling.
It is.
But I do get stressed once the traveling starts.
Pero me estreso una vez que comienza el viaje.
I agree.
One of the things I hate most is going through airport security.
Una de las cosas que más odio es pasar por el control de seguridad del aeropuerto.
03
That’s the best thing about marriage.
Situation 1
How have you been doing since the wedding?
It’s been great.
But we’ve been working a lot after the honeymoon.
Pero hemos estado trabajando mucho después de la luna de miel.
That’s the best thing about marriage.
Having someone there for you when you get home from work.
Tener a alguien ahí para ti cuando llegas a casa del trabajo.
I do love coming home to a warm house and eating together in the evening.
Situation 2
Why do people get married?
To have someone to share life with.
In good times and bad.
En los buenos y malos momentos.
None of my friends wanna get married.
Well, that’s the best thing about marriage is having someone on your side.
04
That’s the best thing about birthdays.
Situation 1
What do you wanna do for your birthday?
Let’s have dinner with the family.
Just dinner?
That’s the best thing about birthdays.
Eating, laughing, and spending time with family.
Comer, reír y pasar tiempo con la familia.
Situation 2
Do you know what you want as a gift?
Anything from you will make me happy.
I shouldn’t even have asked.
That’s the best thing about birthdays is the surprise!
¡Lo mejor de los cumpleaños es la sorpresa!
Then surprise me!
05
That’s the best thing about reading a book.
Situation 1
I wonder if I should switch to reading ebooks.
Well, it’s more cost effective and better for the environment.
But I like touching paper and turning the pages.
Me too.
And that’s the best thing about reading a book.
Y eso es lo mejor de leer un libro.
Situation 2
I love the smell of books.
Me too.
Especially the rustling sound of pages turning.
Especialmente el sonido de las páginas al pasar.
That’s the best thing about reading a book, is the experience.
So I’m telling you now that she’s been lying.
Así que te estoy diciendo ahora que ella ha estado mintiendo.
I agree.
Writer's Note
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