A la sombra de la sierra – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heartfelt message of 'A la Sombra de la Sierra' by La Raíz, a song that blends yearning with social commentary. Explore Spanish through its evocative lyrics, learn about valuing relationships over conflict, and delve into the rich imagery of refuge and resistance.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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encontrar /enkontaɾ/ A2 |
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gritar /gɾiˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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voz /boθ/ A2 |
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prefiero /pɾeˈfjɛɾo/ A2 |
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guerra /ˈɡera/ A2 |
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corazón /koraˈson/ A2 |
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sombra /ˈsom.bɾa/ A2 |
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nacer /naˈseɾ/ B1 |
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sierra /ˈsjera/ A2 |
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nieve /ˈnjeβe/ A2 |
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caballo /kaˈβaʝo/ A2 |
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cadena /kanˈða/ B1 |
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mundo /ˈmundo/ A2 |
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vida /ˈbi.ða/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Si te encuentro gritaré a viva voz
➔ Conditional sentence (Si clause)
➔ The phrase "Si te encuentro" introduces a condition that affects the outcome of the main clause.
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Que prefiero verte que ganar la guerra
➔ Subjunctive mood
➔ The phrase "prefiero verte" uses the subjunctive to express a preference.
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Te escondiste a la sombra de la sierra
➔ Reflexive verbs
➔ The verb "escondiste" is reflexive, indicating that the subject is performing the action on itself.
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Veo una vida podrida que tú no elegiste
➔ Relative clauses
➔ The clause "que tú no elegiste" provides additional information about "una vida podrida."
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Hoy hace noche mi barco en tu puerto
➔ Present tense for current situations
➔ The phrase "Hoy hace noche" uses the present tense to describe a current situation.
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Todo lo que me ofrece la vida sin ti, es condena
➔ Noun clauses
➔ The clause "Todo lo que me ofrece la vida sin ti" acts as the subject of the sentence.
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Levántate, salvaje
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The phrase "Levántate" is in the imperative mood, giving a command or request.
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