A Bela e A Fera – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sentimento /sẽtʃiˈmẽtu/ B1 |
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mudança /muˈdɐ̃sɐ/ B2 |
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olhar /ʎoˈʎaɾ/ A2 |
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pequeno /pɨˈkenu/ A1 |
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esperar /ɛspeˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A2 |
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paixão /pajˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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viver /viˈvɛʁ/ A2 |
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riscar /ʁiˈskaʁ/ B2 |
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fogo /ˈfɔɡu/ A2 |
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paix /paˈiʃ/ A2 |
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verdade /veʁˈdað(ɨ)/ B2 |
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alegria /aliˈɡɾiɐ/ A2 |
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doce /ˈdos(ə)/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sentimentos são fáceis de mudar
➔ Ser + Adjective + de + Infinitive (Impersonal)
➔ This structure expresses a general truth or observation. Here, "são fáceis de mudar" means "are easy to change." It is impersonal because there is no specific subject changing the feelings. This is a common way to make general statements in Portuguese.
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Mesmo entre quem não vê que alguém Pode ser seu par
➔ Subjunctive after "quem" when the referent is indefinite or uncertain.
➔ The use of the subjunctive "pode" (instead of indicative "pode") suggests that the speaker is referring to a hypothetical situation. The person ("quem") who doesn't see that someone *could* be their match, emphasizes uncertainty.
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Basta um olhar Que o outro não espera
➔ Subjunctive after "que" expressing purpose or expectation, introduced by "basta".
➔ "Basta um olhar que o outro não espera" uses the subjunctive "espera" because it expresses an expected or desired condition. The entire clause highlights the *purpose* of the glance - an unexpected impact.
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Quando ele vem, nada o detém
➔ Object Pronoun Placement (o) before the verb "detém".
➔ In Portuguese, object pronouns can be placed before the verb, especially in certain contexts like after words such as "quando". "o detém" is more common in formal or written Portuguese, especially in Brazil. This pronoun refers back to "nada".