Helping Dona Lúcia Upstairs

Era uma tarde quente no prédio.

It was a hot afternoon in the building.

Ouvi batidas na porta.

I heard knocks on the door.

Abri, e era a minha vizinha, Dona Lúcia.

I opened, and it was my neighbor, Dona Lúcia.

Ela disse: "O elevador parou. Minhas sacolas estão muito pesadas."

She said, "The elevator stopped. My bags are very heavy."

Calcei as sandálias e desci com ela.

I put on my sandals and went down with her.

Peguei duas sacolas; ela ficou com a menor.

I took two bags; she kept the smaller one.

Subimos devagar pela escada.

We went up the stairs slowly.

Ela respirava fundo, e eu dizia: "Tudo bem, sem pressa."

She breathed deeply, and I said, "It's okay, no rush."

Chegamos ao apartamento dela, e deixei as sacolas na mesa.

We reached her apartment, and I left the bags on the table.

Ela ofereceu café e pão de queijo.

She offered coffee and cheese bread.

Conversamos um pouco; ela sorriu e agradeceu.

We talked a little; she smiled and thanked me.

Disse que eu salvei o dia dela.

She said I saved her day.

Voltei para casa feliz.

I went back home happy.

Aqui, vizinho ajuda vizinho. O prédio parece família.

Here, neighbor helps neighbor. The building feels like family.