Which sounds better in English?

How to translate a diminutive without losing its cute, affectionate tone when there’s no exact equivalent word in English or another language? Agora, corte a cenoura, a abobrinha e a banana da terra em rodelas. Não muito finas e não muito grossas. Depois, corte o brócolis em pequenas arvorezinhas.

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Here's a common English mistake I hear from my students: We were 5. (when talking about how many people were in his/her group). What do you guys think is the correct way to say this?

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If a student studies, what is the proper verb to describe what a president does? "Presiding" doesn’t seem to capture the role of a president fully. Let the coach coach, the player play, and the spectator spectate.

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Last weekend was my birthday, and it was a very special day for me. I had been looking forward to it for a long time, because birthdays always feel like a chance to celebrate life and to feel the love of people around me. Even though it was a happy day, it was also a little busy. My dance circle had a big performance, so I could not spend the whole day celebrating with my family. I felt a little sad about that, but I also knew the performance was important, and I was proud to take part in it. When I finally came home after the event, I was surprised by my sister. She had prepared macarons, a sweet message, and some flowers for me. It made me feel warm inside, because she thought about me even though I was busy. My parents also gave me a bottle of champagne. It was their way of showing congratulations, and I appreciated their kindness. I realized that even if we could not sit together for a big party, their small actions showed their love. One thing is still missing, though. We have not eaten my birthday cake yet. I am really looking forward to sharing it with everyone soon. Eating cake together will be the final step to complete my birthday celebration, and I hope it will be a joyful moment for all of us.