Rui- Se vier a Portugal If you come to Portugal
- e se questionar porque é que está a ver jovens vestidos com capas pretas na rua, and ask yourself why you're seeing young people dressed in black cloaks on the street,
- lembre-se que se trata de uma tradição universitária remember that this is a university tradition
- e não de um grupo de feiticeiros! and not a group of wizards!
- O traje académico varia consoante a universidade e a localidade; The academic attire varies according to the university and the location;
- no entanto, a capa negra é sempre utilizada. however, the black cape is always worn.
- Só pode ser utilizada por quem já está na universidade há alguns anos – os veteranos. It can only be worn by those who have been at university for a few years – the veterans.
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Vocabulary
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Expressions
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Comments
What a great story! Thank you for sharing this bit of culture and clearing up a future mystery já agora – can I say it that way?
Thanks for your comment! Já agora, sim, podes usar essa expressão assim 🙂