A praça do Rossio estava movimentada.

The praça do Rossio was bustling.

As pessoas caminhavam apressadas, as lojas estavam cheias e as luzes piscavam nas vitrines.

People walked hurriedly, the shops were full, and the lights flickered in the shop windows.

O ar de inverno era fresco e o sol pálido iluminava os market stalls.

The winter air was fresh and the pale sun illuminated the market stalls.

Matias estava nervoso.

Matias was nervous.

Ele precisava encontrar o presente perfeito para a sua mãe.

He needed to find the perfect gift for his mother.

O aniversário dela estava chegando e ele não queria desapontá-la.

Her birthday was approaching and he did not want to disappoint her.

Matias caminhava de loja em loja.

Matias walked from store to store.

Gostava muito de um cachecol azul, mas tinha dúvida se seria a cor certa.

He really liked a blue scarf but was unsure whether it was the right color.

Na loja seguinte, viu uma jarra de cerâmica que parecia bonita, mas logo pensou se a mãe realmente usaria algo assim.

In the next shop, he saw a ceramic vase that seemed beautiful, but then he wondered if his mother would really use something like that.

Ele precisava de ajuda.

He needed help.

Rafaela, sua irmã, estava ao seu lado.

Rafaela, his sister, was by his side.

Era prática e decidida, sempre sabia o que fazer.

She was practical and decisive, always knowing what to do.

"Rafaela, estou perdido", confessou Matias, enquanto eles cruzavam o largo.

"Rafaela, I'm lost," Matias confessed, as they crossed the largo.

"O que sugere que compre à mãe?"

"What do you suggest I buy for mom?"

Rafaela sorriu.

Rafaela smiled.

"O que importa é que ela veja o carinho no presente, Matias.

"What matters is that she sees the affection in the gift, Matias.

Escolhe algo que venha do coração."

Choose something that comes from the heart."

Continuaram a andar, parando às vezes para olhar as vitrines.

They continued walking, occasionally stopping to look at the shop windows.

Matias ainda estava indeciso e o orçamento era limitado.

Matias was still undecided and the budget was limited.

Pensava se devia gastar mais dinheiro ou manter-se fiel ao que podia realmente pagar.

He wondered whether he should spend more money or stick to what he could really afford.

De repente, notaram uma pequena feira de artesanato na esquina da praça.

Suddenly, they noticed a small craft fair at the corner of the square.

As bancas estavam cheias de objetos únicos.

The stalls were full of unique objects.

Havia bijuterias, trabalhos em madeira, e peças de lã.

There were bijouterie, woodwork, and wool pieces.

Matias parou numa banca onde um artesão vendia bonecas de pano feitas à mão.

Matias stopped at a stall where a craftsman was selling handmade cloth dolls.

Pegou uma no colo, sentiu a textura suave.

He picked one up, feeling its smooth texture.

Parecia especial, como se alguém tivesse colocado amor em cada ponto.

It seemed special, as if someone had put love into every stitch.

"O que achas, Rafaela?"

"What do you think, Rafaela?"

perguntou, com esperança nos olhos.

he asked, hope in his eyes.

Rafaela examinou a boneca.

Rafaela examined the doll.

Sorriu.

She smiled.

"Acho perfeita e há algo chamado intuição, se gostaste, de certeza que a mãe também!"

"I think it's perfect, and there's something called intuition; if you liked it, surely mom will too!"

Matias sentiu alívio e um calor no peito.

Matias felt relief and warmth in his chest.

Comprou a boneca, sentindo-se satisfeito com a escolha.

He bought the doll, feeling satisfied with the choice.

Finalmente, conseguiu.

Finally, he had succeeded.

Voltaram para casa e Rafaela deu-lhe um abraço.

They returned home, and Rafaela gave him a hug.

"Confiaste em ti mesmo, Matias.

"You trusted yourself, Matias.

Às vezes temos que arriscar nos próprios sentimentos."

Sometimes we have to take risks with our own feelings."

Matias sorriu, agradecido pelas palavras da irmã.

Matias smiled, grateful for his sister's words.

Aprendera a confiar mais nos seus próprios instintos.

He had learned to trust his own instincts more.

O Rossio continuava a brilhar com vida, e Matias, com o presente embrulhado debaixo do braço, percebeu que o dia tinha valido a pena.

The Rossio continued to shine with life, and Matias, with the wrapped gift under his arm, realized that the day had been worthwhile.

O presente era mais do que um objeto; era um gesto, um reflexo dos sentimentos.

The gift was more than an object; it was a gesture, a reflection of feelings.

E isso era o que mais importava.

And that was what mattered most.