Examples
Here is an example of a Patuá poem:
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Portuguese Translation English Translation Nhonha na jinela A moça na janela Young lady in the window Co fula mogarim Com uma flor de jasmim With a jasmine flower Sua mae tancarera Sua mãe é uma Chinesa pescadora Her mother is a Chinese fisherwoman Seu pai canarim Seu pai é um Indiano Português Her father is a Portuguese Indian
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