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Portuguese · 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 discutiam. Cada um achava que era mais forte que o outro. Então viram um viajante na estrada.

English translation

The Wind and the Sun were arguing. Each thought he was stronger than the other. Then they saw a traveler on the road.

Portuguese

— Vamos ver quem consegue fazer esse viajante tirar a capa — disse o Sol. — Quem conseguir será o mais forte. Você pode começar.

English translation

“Let’s see who can make this traveler take off his cloak,” said the Sun. “Whoever can do it will be the stronger one. You can start.”

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