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Als grans magatzems

52 [fifty-two]

In the department store

In the department store

52 [cinquanta-dos]

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Als grans magatzems

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Shall we go to the department store? An-- a-- g---- m--------? Anem als grans magatzems? 0 +
I have to go shopping. Ti-- a----- e--------. Tinc alguns encàrrecs. 0 +
I want to do a lot of shopping. Vu-- c------ m----- c----. Vull comprar moltes coses. 0 +
     
Where are the office supplies? On s-- e-- a------- d--------? On són els articles d’oficina? 0 +
I need envelopes and stationery. Ne------- s----- i p---- d- c-----. Necessito sobres i paper de cartes. 0 +
I need pens and markers. Ne------- l----- i m--------. Necessito llapis i marcadors. 0 +
     
Where is the furniture? On s-- e-- m-----? On són els mobles? 0 +
I need a cupboard and a chest of drawers. Ne------- u- a----- i u-- c--------. Necessito un armari i una calaixera. 0 +
I need a desk and a bookshelf. Ne------- u- e--------- i u-- p-----------. Necessito un escriptori i una prestatgeria. 0 +
     
Where are the toys? On s-- l-- j-------? On són les joguines? 0 +
I need a doll and a teddy bear. Ne------- u-- n--- i u- o---- d- p-----. Necessito una nina i un osset de peluix. 0 +
I need a football and a chess board. Ne------- u-- p----- d- f----- i u- j-- d-------. Necessito una pilota de futbol i un joc d’escacs. 0 +
     
Where are the tools? On s-- l-- e----? On són les eines? 0 +
I need a hammer and a pair of pliers. Ne------- u- m------ i u--- a-------. Necessito un martell i unes alicates. 0 +
I need a drill and a screwdriver. Ne------- u- t------ i u- t-------. Necessito un trepant i un tornavís. 0 +
     
Where is the jewellery / jewelry (am.) department? On s-- l-- j----? On són les joies? 0 +
I need a chain and a bracelet. Ne------- u-- c----- i u-- p------. Necessito una cadena i una polsera. 0 +
I need a ring and earrings. Ne------- u- a---- i a--------. Necessito un anell i arracades. 0 +
     

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