PAST TENSE (ED) PRONUNCIATION (BANNED, PLANNED)

The use of cigarettes in the city’s offices was banned, so the companies considered canceling the parties they had planned.

O uso de cigarros nos escritórios da cidade foi proibido, então as empresas consideraram cancelar as festas que haviam planejado.

After considerable discussion, the companies decided to have the party and explain to the employees that smoking would not be allowed.

Após uma discussão significativa, as empresas decidiram fazer uma festa e explicar aos funcionários que eles não poderiam fumar.

Though many of the smokers were a bit annoyed that smoking had been banned, the parties were well attended, and most of the employees had a great time.

Embora muitos dos fumantes ficassem um pouco irritados com o fato de o fumo ter sido proibido, as festas tiveram boa adesão e a maioria dos funcionários se divertiu bastante.

ENGLISH/PORTUGUESE VOCABULARY:

BANNED: Banido, proibido.

PLANNED: Planejado