16b. (1/2) Efecto Mariposa (Line by Line Breakdown)

We break down each line from the episode 16a. Efecto Mariposa (Butterfly Effect), first in English and then in Spanish. After we say the line in English, say the line out loud in Spanish to practice your speaking, and then we’ll tell you the correct response in Spanish.

A full transcript of this episode is available at https://icanspeakspanish.com/16b-1-2-efecto-mariposa-line-by-line-breakdown/

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[00:55] My name is Laura.

[00:58] Mi nombre es Laura.

[01:02] Mi nombre es Laura.

[01:06] I am 29 years old, and I would like to tell you a part of my story.

[01:15] Tengo 29 años y me gustaría contaros una parte de mi historia.

[01:24] Tengo 29 años y me gustaría contaros una parte de mi historia.

[01:33] When I was barely 23 years old, I finished my degree in Psychology in Salamanca, Spain.

[01:46] Cuando apenas tenía 23 años, terminé mi carrera de Psicología en Salamanca, España.

[01:57] Cuando apenas tenía 23 años, terminé mi carrera de Psicología en Salamanca, España.

[02:09] Everyone says that psychologists are a little crazy

[02:17] Todos dicen que los psicólogos están un poco locos

[02:24] Todos dicen que los psicólogos están un poco locos

[02:31] and the truth is that they are not without reason.

[02:39] y la verdad es que no les falta razón.

[02:44] y la verdad es que no les falta razón.

[02:50] A week after finishing my master's degree, at the age of 24, and getting a steady job,

[03:03] A una semana de terminar mi máster, con 24 años, y de conseguir un trabajo estable,

[03:08] A una semana de terminar mi máster, con 24 años, y de conseguir un trabajo estable,

[03:27] I decided that I wanted to go far, far away.

[03:35] decidí que quería irme lejos, muy lejos.

[03:38] decidí que quería irme lejos, muy lejos.

[03:49] Why? I don't know for sure, not even today, but I did.

[04:01] ¿Por qué? No lo tengo muy claro, ni siquiera a día de hoy, pero así fue.

[04:13] ¿Por ...