Report a problem

Testing a Man’s Character

Today’s quote is from Abraham Lincoln:

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but se quiserem testar o caráter de um homemif you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

See what it says in English

Click the sentence again to see the Portuguese

Pronunciation
0:00

The Plus version of this story

Quase todos os são de a , mas se quiserem o de um homem, deem-lhe .

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

Today's vocabulary

🧑 Homens [masc. noun]: Men💪 Capaz [masc. and femin. adjective]: Able, capable😌 Suportar: To bear, to stand🌧️ Adversidade [femin. noun]: Adversity🧪 Testar: To test🧘‍♂️ Caráter [masc. noun]: Character💥 Poder [masc. noun]: Power

There is a Plus version of this story

The same story, taken further, for DailyNata Plus members. This one works on indirect object pronouns.

  • Whole story in both languages
  • Key words explained
  • 2 more recordings
  • 2 interactive exercises
  • Level B1

€12.50/month

Billed yearly at €150, or €19 monthly

Start your free trial