A1 — Beginner·3 min read·Everyday Life·school

Jogar ou Estudar?

Rodrigo tem de escolher entre jogar futebol e estudar para o teste de amanhã.

Theme verbjogar—to play (sports/games)

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Rodrigo tem quinze anos e joga futebol no clube do bairro. Hoje à tarde, os amigos querem jogar. "Rodrigo, vens jogar?" "Quero jogar, mas tenho um teste amanhã." O amigo Tiago diz: "Jogas uma hora e depois estudas!"

Rodrigo is fifteen and plays football at the local club. This afternoon, friends want to play. "Rodrigo, are you coming to play?" "I want to play, but I have a test tomorrow." His friend Tiago says: "Play for an hour and then study!"

Rodrigo pensa. Ele joga muito bem — é o melhor jogador da equipa. Mas a professora de matemática é muito exigente. "Se não estudo, não passo no teste." Decide: "Hoje não jogo. Estudo." Os amigos ficam desapontados. "Então jogamos sem ti."

Rodrigo thinks. He plays very well — he's the best player on the team. But the maths teacher is very demanding. "If I don't study, I won't pass the test." He decides: "Today I won't play. I'll study." His friends are disappointed. "Then we'll play without you."

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Vocabulary Glossary

WordMeaning
jogarto play (sport/game)
futebolfootball / soccer
testetest / exam
equipateam
desapontadodisappointed

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