Spanish/English Translation – Amazon Tale – Short Story
OriginalThe teenager had everything. He had a new car, lived in a big house with his parents, a beautiful girlfriend and many more things that money could buy. The only problem is that all these things do not make him happy. He drove his car like it was nothing, had many parties with alcohol and drugs in his room or basement, abused his girlfriend, didn’t go to school and basically took his family and life for granted. His name was Juan. He has had everything he ever wanted his entire life. His parents took him on many vacations and wanted the best for him. The only problem is that when they were not on vacation, they were always working and were not home most of the day. They bought him many things to compensate for their absence, so that he could be happy, but he was not. He argued everyday with his parents about things that were his fault. One time they argued about Juan’s performance in school. Juan said “Mom, I hate school! It’s boring, pointless and I want to drop out so that I can party everyday while you and dad are working!” His parents were absolutely furious. They told him to change his ways or they would make drastic decisions. |
TranslatedEl chavo tenía todo. El tenía un Nuevo coche, vivía en una gran casa con sus padres, una hermosa novia y varias cosas más que el dinero podría comprar. El único problema es que todas esas cosas no lo hacían feliz. El manejaba su coche como si nada, tenía varias fiestas con alcohol y drogas en su cuarto o el desván, maltrataba a su novia, no iba a la escuela y básicamente no apreciaba ni a su familia ni su vida. Su nombre era Juan. El había tenido todo lo quehubiera querido en su vida completa. Sus padres lo llevaban de vacaciones en varias ocasiones, ellos sólo querían lo mejor para el. El único problema es que cuando ellos no estaban de vacaciones, ellos estaban trabajando siempre y estaban fuera de casa durante casi todo el día. Ellos le compraban varias cosas para compensar su ausencia, tan así que pudiera estar feliz, pero no lo estaba. El discutía todos los días con sus padres acerca de cosas que eran su culpa. En una ocasión ellos discutieron acerca del desempeño de Juan en la escuela. Juan dijo: ” Mamá, detesto la escuela! Es aburrida, sin sentido y quiero darme de baja para que pueda irme de parranda cada día mientras tú y mi papá estan trabajando!” Sus padres estaban absolutamente furiosos. Ellos le dijeron que cambiara sus ondas o si no ellos tomarían decisiones drásticas. |
