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Spanish Text:
Cuando está estresada, encuentra consuelo en la jardinería. Cuando pasa tiempo con sus plantas, siempre acaba sintiéndose tranquila y feliz.

English Translation:
When she is stressed, she finds solace in gardening. When she spends time with her plants, she always ends up feeling calm and happy.

Grammar Notes:
#### 1. "Cuando está estresada, encuentra consuelo en la jardinería."
- Cuando: "When" – a conjunction used to introduce a time-related condition.
- está: "is" – the third-person singular present tense of the verb "estar" (to be), used for temporary states.
- estresada: "stressed" – the past participle of the verb "estresar" (to stress), used here as an adjective. It's in the feminine form because it describes a female subject.
- encuentra: "finds" – the third-person singular present tense of the verb "encontrar" (to find).
- consuelo: "comfort" – a noun meaning relief or consolation.
- en: "in" – a preposition indicating location or state.
- la: "the" – a definite article in the feminine singular form.
- jardinería: "gardening" – a noun referring to the activity of tending to gardens.

#### 2. "Cuando pasa tiempo con sus plantas, siempre acaba sintiéndose tranquila y feliz."
- Cuando: "When" – the same conjunction as in the first sentence.
- pasa: "spends" – the third-person singular present tense of the verb "pasar" (to spend time, to pass).
- tiempo: "time" – a noun.
- con: "with" – a preposition.
- sus: "her" – a possessive adjective in the plural form, matching the noun it describes.
- plantas: "plants" – a plural noun.
- siempre: "always" – an adverb indicating frequency.
- acaba: "ends up" – the third-person singular present tense of the verb "acabar" (to end, to finish).
- sintiéndose: "feeling" – the gerund form of the reflexive verb "sentirse" (to feel), used to describe a continuous or resulting state.
- tranquila: "calm" – an adjective in the feminine singular form.
- y: "and" – a conjunction.
- feliz: "happy" – an adjective that can be used in both masculine and feminine forms.

### Grammar Tip:
The verb "estar" (to be) is used to describe temporary states or conditions, such as emotions and locations. In contrast, "ser" (also to be) is used to describe more permanent characteristics or identities.

### Related Words:
- Relajarse: To relax – a reflexive verb used for activities done to unwind or reduce stress.
- Jardín: Garden – the noun form related to "jardinería".
- Plantas medicinales: Medicinal plants – a type of plants that could provide additional context or related interest.
- Tranquilidad: Calmness – the noun form related to "tranquila".

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