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MUY PROFUNDO
Authors: Ana Coello
Date: 2015 (Primera edición en físico)
Editorial: Nova Casa Editorial
Style: Romance juvenil contemporáneo con carga emocional intensa, incluso erótica, abordando temas sensibles como discriminación, dolor, amor profundo, introspección emotiva
Short Summary: (translated from the back of the book with Google Translate)
She was eighteen, untouched by the profound complexities of the world... until everything changed in an instant. A surge of emotions—joy, euphoria, heartbreak, sorrow, hate, and longing—drove her inward, awakening truths she had never dared to face. In a torrent of feeling, he came: not as a savior, but as the most beautiful wound and the most painful solace of her existence. Their story unfolds in that fragile, raw moment when youth meets the storm of love and everything familiar shatters, revealing the intensity that lies beneath.
Book Reference:
Coello, A. (2015). Muy profundo. Nova Casa Editorial.
Translation Tools: https://www.deepl.com/en/translator
Chapter 1: "1.1 EL COMIENZO"
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Cuando llegué al instituto en Myrtle Beach, sentí que mi identidad se desvanecía en el ruido de pasillos desconocidos. Todo lo que conocía mis amigos, mi vida anterior, mi seguridad se quedó atrás, como un suspiro en el viento. Ser la nueva significó acomodarme en miradas curiosas y prejuicios sin nombre, mientras mi corazón latía con intensidad, tambaleándose entre la rabia y la esperanza. Entonces apareció Liam, con esa arrogancia que parecía construir muros y esa mirada que, sin pedir permiso, perforó los míos. Y su sola presencia me hizo comprender que el año que pensé que sería de olvido, sería en cambio el más estremecedor de mi vida.
English Translation:
English Translation:
When I arrived at high school in Myrtle Beach, I felt my identity fading away in the noise of unfamiliar hallways. Everything I knew my friends, my old life, my security was left behind, like a sigh in the wind. Being the new kid meant getting used to curious stares and nameless prejudices, while my heart beat wildly, wavering between anger and hope. Then Liam appeared, with that arrogance that seemed to build walls and that gaze that, without asking permission, pierced mine. And his mere presence made me realize that the year I thought would be one of oblivion would instead be the most thrilling of my life.
Procedures
Modulation: Se cambia el enfoque de la frase para que suene más natural y expresiva en inglés. En vez de “no llega con ternura” (doesn’t arrive with tenderness), se modula a “doesn’t come gently” para usar una expresión más común. Además, “una tormenta que no avisa” se transforma en “a sudden storm” (una tormenta repentina), enfatizando la imprevisibilidad con un adjetivo directo.
Substraction/Omission: Se omite la frase “of not belonging” para evitar redundancia y porque en inglés “the silence” ya sugiere esa sensación de exclusión. La eliminación hace que la frase sea más concisa y natural sin perder impacto.
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Al caer la noche, mientras las luces del instituto se apagaban y el silencio llenaba los pasillos vacíos, comprendí que ese día no solo había marcado el inicio de un curso más, sino el principio de un cambio irreversible en mi vida. La incertidumbre y el miedo seguían presentes, pero también una extraña esperanza se abría paso entre mis pensamientos. Porque a veces, para encontrar quién eres realmente, es necesario perderse primero. Y así, con el corazón temblando y la mirada puesta en lo desconocido, cerré los ojos y me preparé para enfrentar todo lo que vendría.
English Translation:
English Translation:
As night fell, the lights in the school went out and silence filled the empty hallways, I realized that this day had not only marked the beginning of another school year, but also the start of an irreversible change in my life. Uncertainty and fear were still present, but a strange hope was also making its way into my thoughts. Because sometimes, to find who you really are, you have to get lost first. And so, with my heart trembling and my gaze fixed on the unknown, I closed my eyes and prepared myself to face whatever was to come.
Procedures
Addition/Expansion: The English version adds phrases like “in order to truly discover” to emphasize the depth of the personal journey. Also, “lose yourself completely” expands the original idea, adding emotional intensity and clarity to make the sentence more dramatic and aligned with the introspective tone.
Equivalence: This uses a natural English idiomatic expression, “eyes set on the unknown,” conveying the same poetic idea but in a more fluid, evocative way for English readers.
Modulation: The order and structure change to strengthen the contrast (“yet an unfamiliar hope began to emerge”) and use more natural English terms like “linger” instead of “were still present.” This shift doesn’t alter meaning but enhances expressiveness and flow.
Chapter 2
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El segundo día en Myrtle Beach no fue más fácil que el primero; de hecho, parecía cargar con el peso de todas las expectativas que aún no sabía cómo cumplir. Caminaba por los pasillos con la sensación de ser una sombra, invisible para algunos, objeto de susurros para otros. Sin embargo, esa misma invisibilidad me regalaba momentos para observar, para entender quiénes realmente eran mis compañeros y qué mundo ocultaban detrás de sus sonrisas falsas. Fue entonces cuando comprendí que aquí, más que en cualquier otro lugar, el silencio también puede ser una forma de violencia, y que sobrevivir significaba aprender a escuchar lo que no se dice.
English Translation:
English Translation:
The second day in Myrtle Beach was no easier than the first; in fact, it seemed to carry the weight of all the expectations I still didn't know how to fulfill. I walked through the hallways feeling like a shadow, invisible to some, the subject of whispers to others. However, that same invisibility gave me moments to observe, to understand who my colleagues really were and what world they hid behind their fake smiles. It was then that I realized that here, more than anywhere else, silence can also be a form of violence, and that surviving meant learning to listen to what is not said.
Procedures
Adaptation: This adaptation makes the phrase more idiomatic and impactful in English. “Its own kind of violence” conveys the subtlety and personal nature of silence as a form of harm, which fits the tone and emotional weight better than the literal phrase.
Literal Translation:This is a faithful, direct translation preserving both the meaning and sentence structure, appropriate when the original phrasing is clear and effective in English without awkwardness.
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Al terminar ese día, comprendí que no bastaba con sobrevivir a la mirada ajena; era necesario encontrar dentro de mí la fuerza para no desaparecer en el intento. La soledad seguía siendo un huésped constante, pero por primera vez, sentí que podía enfrentarla sin rendirme. Sabía que el camino sería largo y lleno de obstáculos, pero también que cada paso me acercaría un poco más a la verdad que buscaba. Así, con el corazón temblando y una chispa de esperanza, cerré los ojos y me preparé para lo que vendría.
English Translation:
English Translation:
At the end of that day, I realized that it wasn't enough to survive the gaze of others; I needed to find the strength within myself not to disappear in the attempt. Loneliness was still a constant companion, but for the first time, I felt that I could face it without giving up. I knew that the road would be long and full of obstacles, but I also knew that each step would bring me a little closer to the truth I was seeking. So, with a trembling heart and a spark of hope, I closed my eyes and prepared myself for what was to come.
Procedures
Modulation: The phrase “huésped constante” (constant guest) is modulated to “constant presence” to sound more natural in English. “Face it without giving up” becomes “confront it without surrendering” for stronger emotional impact and more idiomatic phrasing.
Addition/Expansion: The English version expands “camino” to “road ahead” to give a sense of journey and future. Adding “fraught with” intensifies the difficulty of obstacles. “Desperately seeking” adds emotional urgency absent in the original but implied in the tone.
Equivalence: “Chispa de esperanza” is rendered as “a glimmer of hope,” a common English idiom that conveys the fragile but persistent nature of hope. “Prepared for what was to come” is adapted to “braced myself for what lay ahead” for more natural and vivid expression.
Important Notes
Exploration of Adolescent Identity:
The novel delves deeply into the complexities of growing up, capturing the protagonist’s struggle with self-acceptance, belonging, and emotional vulnerability during adolescence.
Themes of Loneliness and Resilience:
Loneliness is a recurring theme, portrayed not only as physical isolation but also as an emotional and social experience. The story emphasizes resilience as the protagonist learns to confront and overcome internal and external challenges.
Introspective and Poetic Narrative Style:
Ana Coello uses lyrical and introspective prose that allows readers to connect intimately with the protagonist’s inner world, creating a rich emotional atmosphere.
Social Commentary:
The novel subtly addresses issues such as judgment, prejudice, and the impact of social dynamics on young people, reflecting wider societal concerns through personal narrative.
Symbolism and Metaphors:
Throughout the book, symbols like silence, shadows, and light are used to represent emotional states and personal growth, enriching the narrative’s depth.
Emotional Authenticity:
The story is praised for its honest and raw portrayal of emotions, making it relatable to readers who have experienced similar feelings of confusion, fear, and hope.
Cultural Context:
While the novel focuses on universal themes of adolescence, it is also rooted in specific cultural and social settings that influence the protagonist’s experiences and perspectives.
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