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From Hogwarts to Coimbra: A Tale of Two Cloaks

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Harry Potter's Hogwarts attire foi inspirado pelo traje dos estudantes universitários portugueses.was inspired by the Portuguese university students' attire. The cloaks are even used while clubbing.

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O traje de Hogwarts em Harry Potter foi inspirado pelo traje dos estudantes universitários portugueses. As capas são utilizadas até para sair à noite.

Harry Potter's Hogwarts attire was inspired by the Portuguese university students' attire. The cloaks are even used while clubbing.

💬 Today's vocabulary

🧑🎓 Traje [masc. noun]: Attire😊 Inspirar: To inspire, to inhale🦸 Capa [femin. noun]: Cape🔧 Utilizar: To use⏳ Até: Until🚪 Sair: To go out, to leave🌃 Noite [femin. noun]: Night

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