AIDA

The characters from Aida are going to introduce themselves. Please, greet them with a warm welcome!

Princess Amneris

My name is princess Amneris. I live in the most beautiful palace in Egypt. I have everything I want except my true love, Radames. I dream of marrying him some day, but there is one who stands in my way.

except (prep): ngoại trừ

dream of: mơ ước, ước mong

stand in one’s way: cản lối ai, gây chướng ngại

Aida

My name is Aida. I am a slave, but once was a princess. I am in love with an Egyptian general. It is hard for me as my country, Ethiopia is at war with Egypt. But I know he loves me and it is our destiny to be together.

general (n): người chỉ huy, thủ lĩnh

be at war with: đang có chiến tranh với

destiny (n): vận mệnh, số phận

Radames

My name is Radames. I am the General of the Egyptian army. I will soon go to war against Ethiopia. If I am victorious, I will be able to marry my sweetheart. I would do anything to be with her.

victorious (adj): chiến thắng

sweetheart (n): người yêu, tình nhân

Amonasro

I’m Amonasro. I am the King of Ethiopia. My country is at war with Egypt. I do miss my daughter, Aida. She was taken from me by the Egyptian army. I pray she is still alive, she is such a beautiful girl. When will I see her again?

miss (v): nhớ

pray (v): cầu nguyện