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Portuguese · Absolute Beginner

Os músicos de Bremen

Adapted from The Bremen Town Musicians

By The Brothers Grimm

An aging donkey, dog, cat, and rooster set out together to become musicians in Bremen.

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Illustration for the scene “The donkey leaves for Bremen”

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O burro parte para Bremen

The donkey leaves for Bremen

Portuguese

Um burro trabalha para um homem há muitos anos.

English translation

A donkey has worked for a man for many years.

Portuguese

Ele leva sacos de grãos até o moinho.

English translation

He carries sacks of grain to the mill.

Portuguese

Agora o burro está velho e fraco.

English translation

Now the donkey is old and weak.

Portuguese

Seu dono não quer mais gastar dinheiro com a comida dele.

English translation

His owner no longer wants to spend money on his food.

Portuguese

O burro percebe o perigo e foge.

English translation

The donkey senses the danger and runs away.

Portuguese

Ele vai para Bremen.

English translation

He goes to Bremen.

Portuguese

Lá, quer trabalhar como músico.

English translation

There, he wants to work as a musician.

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