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Portuguese · Absolute Beginner

O Vento e o Sol

Adapted from The Wind and the Sun

By Aesop

The wind and the sun compete to make a traveler take off his cloak.

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Illustration for the scene “The Wind and Sun argue”

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O Vento e o Sol discutem

The Wind and Sun argue

Portuguese

O Vento e o Sol discutem sobre quem é mais forte.

English translation

The Wind and the Sun argue about who is stronger.

Portuguese

Um homem caminha pela estrada.

English translation

A man walks along the road.

Portuguese

Ele usa uma capa.

English translation

He is wearing a cape.

Portuguese

O Sol tem uma ideia.

English translation

The Sun has an idea.

Portuguese

Os dois vão tentar fazer o homem tirar a capa.

English translation

The two will try to get the man to take off his cape.

Portuguese

Quem consegue é o mais forte.

English translation

Whoever succeeds is the stronger one.

Portuguese

O Vento vai tentar primeiro.

English translation

The Wind will try first.

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