A loba – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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capaz /kaˈpaz/ B1 |
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detonar /dɛtʃoˈnar/ B2 |
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amando /aˈmɐ̃dʊ/ B1 |
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vestir /vɛʃˈtʃiʁ/ B2 |
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louca /ˈlɔkɐ/ B2 |
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pele /ˈpɛli/ A2 |
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gato /ˈɡatu/ A2 |
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loba /ˈlɔbɐ/ B2 |
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trair /tɾaˈiʁ/ B2 |
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perigo /peˈɾiɡu/ B2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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poder /poˈdeɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sou capaz de te dar minha vida
➔ "Ser capaz de" + infinitive: expressing capability/ability
➔ The phrase "Sou capaz de te dar minha vida" means "I am capable of giving you my life". It uses the structure "ser capaz de" (to be capable of) followed by an infinitive verb "dar" (to give) to express the speaker's willingness and ability to make a significant sacrifice.
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Se pular a cerca, eu detono
➔ Conditional sentences (Future Subjunctive) with "se"
➔ This sentence means "If you cross the line (cheat), I'll explode". The "se" introduces a conditional clause. "Pular a cerca" is an idiom for cheating. The "eu detono" uses the future subjunctive, showing what will happen if the condition is met.
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Amor pra mim só vale assim
➔ Adverbial phrase positioning for emphasis.
➔ The phrase "só vale assim" (only worth this way) is placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis. The normal order might be "Amor só vale assim pra mim".
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Debaixo da pele de gata, eu escondo uma loba
➔ Inversion for emphasis and the contrastive use of prepositions
➔ Instead of saying "Eu escondo uma loba debaixo da pele de gata", the phrase "Debaixo da pele de gata" is moved to the beginning for emphasis. The prepositions "debaixo de" (under) and the contrast between "pele de gata" (cat's skin) and "uma loba" (a wolf) highlight the deceptive appearance.
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Desço do meu salto, Faço o que te der prazer
➔ Subjunctive mood in relative clauses expressing a general condition or purpose
➔ The clause "o que te der prazer" (what gives you pleasure) uses the subjunctive mood "der" (from "dar" - to give) because it expresses a general condition or purpose, not a specific event. It is anything that might give the person pleasure.
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Me balança, Mas não me destrói
➔ Imperative form + adversative conjunction
➔ "Me balança" (Shake me) and "Mas não me destrói" (But don't destroy me) use the imperative form. "Mas" is an adversative conjunction showing a contrast between the two commands. One action is acceptable up to a point, then it becomes unacceptable.
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Porque chumbo trocado não dói
➔ Use of "porque" to introduce a reason/explanation
➔ The sentence means "Because an eye for an eye doesn't hurt." The word "porque" (because) introduces the reason why she is not afraid to retaliate. It emphasizes her strength and resilience.
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Não divido você com ninguém
➔ Use of "ninguém" (nobody/no one) as a negative pronoun.
➔ The sentence means "I don't share you with anyone". "Ninguém" is a negative pronoun used to indicate the absence of a person. It reinforces the idea of exclusivity and possessiveness.