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Italian · Absolute Beginner

Cappuccetto Rosso

Adapted from Little Red Riding Hood

By The Brothers Grimm

A girl takes food to her grandmother through the forest and meets a wolf who has a plan of his own.

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Come nacque il nome di Cappuccetto Rosso

How Red-Cap got her name

Italian

Una bambina ha un cappuccetto di velluto rosso.

English translation

A little girl has a little red velvet hood.

Italian

È un regalo della nonna.

English translation

It is a gift from her grandmother.

Italian

La nonna le vuole molto bene.

English translation

Her grandmother loves her very much.

Italian

La bambina porta sempre il cappuccetto rosso.

English translation

The girl always wears her red hood.

Italian

Per questo tutti la chiamano Cappuccetto Rosso.

English translation

That is why everyone calls her Little Red Riding Hood.

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