Vasco da Gama e o Caminho para a Índia
Em 1498, Vasco da Gama descobriu o caminho marítimo para a Índia. Uma viagem que mudou o mundo para sempre.
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Em 1497, quatro navios saíram de Lisboa. O capitão era Vasco da Gama. O rei Dom Manuel I queria descobrir um caminho marítimo para a Índia. Era um sonho de Portugal há muitos anos.
In 1497, four ships left Lisbon. The captain was Vasco da Gama. King Dom Manuel I wanted to discover a sea route to India. It was a dream of Portugal for many years.
A viagem foi muito difícil. Os marinheiros descobriram tempestades enormes perto do Cabo da Boa Esperança. Muitos ficaram doentes. Mas Vasco da Gama não desistiu.
The voyage was very difficult. The sailors discovered enormous storms near the Cape of Good Hope. Many fell ill. But Vasco da Gama did not give up.
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Vocabulary Glossary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| navios | ships |
| marítimo | maritime / sea (adj) |
| marinheiros | sailors |
| Cabo da Boa Esperança | Cape of Good Hope |
| especiarias | spices |
| potência | power / great nation |
| frota | fleet (of ships) |
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