# Finding Roots: Mateus' Journey to Ancestry and Identity

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Podcast: [Fluent Fiction - Portuguese (Brazil) 🇧🇷](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-portuguese-brazil-6919328)
Published: 2026-07-02T22:46:01+00:00
Episode link: https://www.fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-02-pb
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## Resource

Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷 : Finding Roots: Mateus' Journey to Ancestry and Identity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-02-pb Story Transcript: Pb: Mateus olhou pela janela do ônibus enquanto ele avançava lentamente pela estrada de terra batida. En: Mateus looked out the bus window as it slowly moved along the dirt road. Pb: Ele sentia o coração bater forte. En: His heart was beating fast. Pb: Estava ansioso e curioso. En: He was anxious and curious. Pb: Nunca tinha visitado a comunidade indígena onde seu primo Rafael vivia. En: He had never visited the indigenous community where his cousin Rafael lived. Pb: Era uma oportunidade para conhecer suas raízes. En: It was an opportunity to get to know his roots. Pb: Ao chegar, foi recebido por Rafael com um abraço caloroso. En: Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Rafael with a warm hug. Pb: "Bem-vindo, primo! En: "Welcome, cousin! Pb: Hoje você vai ver a nossa festa de colheita", disse Rafael com um sorriso animado. En: Today you will see our harvest festival," said Rafael with an excited smile. Pb: A vila estava cheia de cores e enfeites de papel. En: The village was full of colors and paper decorations. Pb: Barracas de palha e fitas coloridas decoravam o espaço, e lanternas iluminavam a noite. En: Straw stalls and colorful ribbons adorned the space, and lanterns lit up the night. Pb: Gabriela, uma jovem e conhecedora da cultura local, foi apresentada a Mateus. En: Gabriela, a young woman knowledgeable about the local culture, was introduced to Mateus. Pb: "Vou mostrar para você as tradições da nossa comunidade. En: "I'll show you the traditions of our community. Pb: Prepare-se! En: Get ready!" Pb: ", ela disse com entusiasmo. En: she said with enthus…

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