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Beginner Portuguese short stories.

Start with short Portuguese stories about everyday encounters, small mysteries, and familiar situations. These original A1–A2 stories keep each reading session compact, with a clear beginning and ending.

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O caminho do rio

A1Travel and adventure≈270 words

A closed bridge sends two friends on a different route to the market.

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Travel and adventure

Uma ponte fechada muda o passeio de dois amigos até a feira.

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Domingo na feira

A1Romance≈260 words

A familiar market stall is about to change, prompting an unexpected conversation.

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Romance

Marina descobre que seu vendedor de verduras tem uma novidade para o próximo domingo.

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Três cartões iguais

A2Mystery≈390 words

Three neighbours receive the same picture of their street, with no clear sender.

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Mystery

Uma fotografia chega pelo correio a três vizinhos da mesma rua.

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