36. Giving Advice with Should, Ought to, Had Better

36. Dar consejos con should, ought to, had better

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Anna meets Tom in the park after work. Tom looks tired and worried.
Anna se encuentra con Tom en el parque después del trabajo. Tom parece cansado y preocupado.
Anna asks him what is wrong. Tom says he feels stressed every day.
Anna le pregunta qué pasa. Tom dice que se siente estresado todos los días.
Anna listens carefully and thinks for a moment. She wants to help him.
Anna escucha con atención y piensa un momento. Quiere ayudarlo.
She says he should take short breaks during the day. It can help him feel better.
Ella dice que debería tomar descansos cortos durante el día. Eso puede ayudarlo a sentirse mejor.
Tom nods and agrees. He says he works too much.
Tom asiente y está de acuerdo. Dice que trabaja demasiado.
Anna adds that he ought to sleep more at night. Good sleep is important for health.
Anna añade que debería dormir más por la noche. Dormir bien es importante para la salud.
Tom smiles and says he knows that is true. He often goes to bed too late.
Tom sonríe y dice que sabe que es verdad. A menudo se acuesta muy tarde.
Then Anna looks at the time. Tom is already late for a meeting.
Luego Anna mira la hora. Tom ya llega tarde a una reunión.
She says he had better leave now. If he stays, he will be late.
Ella dice que más vale que se vaya ahora. Si se queda, llegará tarde.
Tom stands up quickly and thanks her. He knows she is right.
Tom se levanta rápido y le da las gracias. Sabe que ella tiene razón.
Before he goes, Anna gives one more piece of advice.
Antes de irse, Anna le da un consejo más.
She says he should not skip lunch again. Food gives energy.
Ella dice que no debería saltarse el almuerzo otra vez. La comida da energía.
She also says he ought to drink more water during the day.
También dice que debería beber más agua durante el día.
Finally, she looks serious and says he had better not ignore his health.
Finalmente, se pone seria y dice que más vale que no ignore su salud.
Tom understands the warning. He promises to take better care of himself.
Tom entiende la advertencia. Promete cuidarse mejor.
They say goodbye and smile. Anna feels happy because she could help.
Se despiden y sonríen. Anna se siente feliz porque pudo ayudar.
Now Anna knows how to use should, ought to, and had better in real situations.
Ahora Anna sabe cómo usar should, ought to y had better en situaciones reales.

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