O Vento e o Sol discutiam. Cada um achava que era mais forte que o outro. Então viram um viajante na estrada.
The Wind and the Sun were arguing. Each thought he was stronger than the other. Then they saw a traveler on the road.

Portuguese · Beginner
Adapted from The Wind and the Sun
The wind and the sun compete to make a traveler take off his cloak.
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Scene 1 · Beginner
O Vento e o Sol discutiam. Cada um achava que era mais forte que o outro. Então viram um viajante na estrada.
The Wind and the Sun were arguing. Each thought he was stronger than the other. Then they saw a traveler on the road.
— Vamos ver quem consegue fazer esse viajante tirar a capa — disse o Sol. — Quem conseguir será o mais forte. Você pode começar.
“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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