15b – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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falta /ˈfaltɐ/ A2 |
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passar /paˈsaʁ/ B1 |
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ver /veɾ/ A2 |
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café /kaˈfɛ/ A1 |
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dormir /doʁˈmiʁ/ A2 |
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sorriso /soˈʁizu/ A2 |
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resmungo /ʁezˈmuŋɡu/ B2 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaʁ/ B1 |
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bonita /bɔˈnita/ A2 |
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foto /ˈfotu/ A1 |
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mulher /muˈʎeʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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De passar nem um dia sem te ver
➔ Negative expression with 'nem' to mean 'not even'
➔ Here, 'nem' emphasizes that not even a single day passes without seeing someone.
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De tomar seu café de manhã
➔ Use of 'de' to indicate purpose or accompaniment
➔ In this context, 'de' indicates the activity of having coffee in the morning.
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Um sorriso, um resmungo, um porque
➔ Use of 'um' as an indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an' in singular
➔ It introduces nouns to imply 'a smile', 'a sigh', 'a reason'.
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Ver na parede suas fotos de criança
➔ Use of 'de' to indicate origin or associated characteristic
➔ In this phrase, 'de criança' indicates that the photos are of childhood.
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De falar amenidade, fazer rir
➔ Use of infinitive verb form to express purpose or intent
➔ The infinitive forms 'falar' and 'fazer' express the actions of speaking gently and making someone laugh, respectively.
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Apertar a campainha do 15b
➔ Use of 'a' as a preposition before infinitive verbs to indicate action directed towards a specific object
➔ Here, 'apertar a campainha' means to press the doorbell directed at apartment 15b.
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Quase morrer feliz ao ver você
➔ Use of 'ao' to indicate 'upon' or 'when' in phrases of simultaneous action
➔ It indicates that the feeling of almost dying happiness occurs at the moment of seeing you.