About this Story
About this Story
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genres.genre: Short Story
genres.category: Leisure & Social Plans
Language: Portuguese
Level: A1
Number of words: 800
Created on: : 8 November 2025
Summary
Summary
On a sunny Saturday, Tom, a 45-year-old project manager who loves staying active, plans a focused leg workout. After breakfast, he bikes to the gym, only to find his access card unexpectedly declined. Embarrassed but determined, he checks his payment and then asks at reception. Maria updates his account and the gate opens—problem solved.
Tom warms up on the treadmill and pushes through an intense leg session—squats, extensions, curls, and leg press—taking short water breaks amid the buzz of other trainees. Proud and spent, he unwinds in the quiet sauna, reflects on small setbacks and kind help, showers, and rides home under blue skies. Tired in the best way, he feels strong, peaceful, and ready for the week ahead.
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See a sentence in Portuguese and type the meaning of the highlighted phrase in English.
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