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El Principito

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s story explores profound themes about love, relationships, and the essence of life through the adventures of a young boy from a small planet. The young traveler journeys through the universe, encountering diverse inhabitants, each of whom teaches him important lessons about human nature and the often misguided priorities of the adult world. His encounters with characters such as a king, a vain man, a drunk, and a businessman highlight the emptiness of power, vanity, addiction, and materialism. On Earth, the young traveler learns crucial lessons about love and responsibility from a fox and contemplates the invisible, essential qualities that matter most in life. These insights deeply affect the aviator he befriends, helping him rediscover the importance of seeing with the heart and valuing meaningful relationships. The story’s timeless wisdom urges readers to appreciate the simple joys of life and the invisible bonds that connect us all.

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menudo / a menudo /adverb

often

las prioridades a menudo equivocadas de los adultos

the often misguided priorities of adults

el aviador / el a.βjaˈðoɾ /noun

aviator

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry fue un célebre autor y aviador francés

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a famous French author and aviator

pilotoaeronauta

desafiante / desafiante /adjective

challenging

Enfrenta una situación desafiante.

He faces a challenging situation.

difícilcomplicadoarduo

llevar / ʎeˈβaɾ /verb

lead

A través de estas reflexiones, podemos llevar vidas más ricas y satisfactorias.

Through these reflections, we can lead richer and more fulfilling lives.

conducirguiarsoportar

a través / a traˈβes /adverb

across

Sus mensajes simples pero profundos resuenan a través de todas las edades.

His simple but profound messages resonate across all ages.

por medio demediantepor

enseñan / enˈseɲan /verb

teach

personajes significativos que le enseñan lecciones valiosas

significant characters who teach him valuable lessons

aprendereducar

el farolero / el faɾoleɾo /noun

lamplighter

Estas historias incluyen a un hombre vanidoso, un rey, un borracho, un farolero y un geógrafo.

These stories include a vain man, a king, a drunkard, a lamplighter and a geographer.

encendedor de faroles

la pérdida / la ˈpeɾdida /noun

loss

La partida del Principito enseña una lección profunda sobre el amor y la pérdida.

The departure of the Little Prince teaches a profound lesson about love and loss.

duelodesapariciónextravío

el pionero / el pioˈneɾo /noun

pioneer

llevándolo a convertirse en un piloto pionero.

leading him to become a pioneer pilot.

innovadorexploradorfundador

hogar / ˈpla.ne.ta ˈna.tal /noun

home planet

un joven que viaja desde su pequeño planeta hogar a través del universo

a young man who travels from his small home planet through the universe

casadomicilio

proporcionando / pɾopoɾθjonando /verb

providing

Sus extraordinarias experiencias como aviador influyeron profundamente en su escritura, proporcionando un trasfondo rico y vívido.

His extraordinary experiences as an aviator profoundly influenced his writing, providing a rich and vivid backdrop.

ofreciendobrindandosuministrando

la rosa / la ˈro.sa /noun

rose

el niño y la rosa única que ama

the boy and the unique rose he loves

capullo

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