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Portuguese · Beginner

O rato da cidade e o rato do campo

Adapted from The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

By Aesop

A country mouse visits the town, where richer food comes with danger and fear.

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Illustration for the scene “Town Mouse visits the country”

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O rato da cidade visita o campo

Town Mouse visits the country

Portuguese

Um dia, um rato da cidade foi visitar seu primo no campo. O rato do campo tinha uma vida simples, mas gostava muito do primo e o recebeu com alegria.

English translation

One day, a city mouse went to visit his cousin in the country. The country mouse had a simple life, but he loved his cousin and welcomed him warmly.

Portuguese

Ele só tinha feijão, toucinho, queijo e pão para oferecer. Mesmo assim, dividiu sua comida com o visitante de boa vontade.

English translation

He had only beans, bacon, cheese, and bread to offer. Even so, he willingly shared his food with his visitor.

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