A Mala é Falsa – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Brazilian sertanejo with "A Mala é Falsa" by Felipe Araújo and Henrique & Juliano. This song offers a glimpse into the emotional complexities of relationships, using relatable lyrics and a catchy melody to explore themes of deception and validation. Learning the Portuguese lyrics can provide insight into contemporary Brazilian culture and common expressions used in romantic contexts.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mala /ˈmalɐ/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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falsa /ˈfalza/ A2 |
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cena /ˈsɛna/ B1 |
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doer /dʊr/ A2 |
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mudar /muˈdaɾ/ B1 |
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morrer /moˈʁeɾ/ B1 |
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escutar /eskuˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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mudar /muˈdaɾ/ B1 |
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aguardar /aɡwɐɾˈdaɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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É, agora 'tá com tempo pra me escutar
➔ Contraction of 'está' to 'tá'; Use of 'para' + infinitive
➔ The song uses colloquial language, shortening 'está' to 'tá'. 'Para me escutar' means 'to listen to me'. The structure 'para' + infinitive is used to express purpose.
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Eu sei que a cena é forte, vai doer agora
➔ Use of the future tense 'vai doer'
➔ 'Vai doer' is the future tense of 'doer' (to hurt). The sentence expresses that the situation will be painful now.
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Arrumei minha mala e tô caindo fora
➔ Use of 'arrumei' (perfect tense), 'tô' (short for 'estou'), and the idiom 'caindo fora'
➔ 'Arrumei minha mala' means 'I packed my suitcase'. 'Tô caindo fora' is an idiom meaning 'I'm leaving' or 'I'm getting out of here'.
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Você não percebeu, mas esfriou
➔ Use of the past tense 'esfriou' and the conjunction 'mas'
➔ 'Esfriou' means 'it got cold' or 'it cooled down'. 'Mas' means 'but'. The sentence implies the relationship became distant.
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Caiu na rotina, você descuidou
➔ Use of the past tense 'caiu' and 'descuidou'
➔ 'Caiu na rotina' means 'fell into routine'. 'Você descuidou' means 'you became careless' or 'you neglected'.
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Fica tranquila amor eu tô fingindo
➔ Use of the imperative 'fica' and 'tô' (short for 'estou') + gerund 'fingindo'
➔ 'Fica tranquila' means 'stay calm' or 'don't worry'. 'Tô fingindo' means 'I'm pretending'. The sentence provides reassurance, but with a twist.
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Engole o choro, embora eu não vou
➔ Use of the imperative 'engole', subjunctive 'embora' and negative form 'não vou'
➔ 'Engole o choro' means 'swallow the cry' or 'hold back your tears'. 'Embora eu não vou' means 'even though I'm not going'. The use of 'embora' (although) implies a condition or a contrast.
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Agora vê se aprende a dar valor
➔ Use of the imperative 'vê' followed by 'se' and infinitive 'aprender a dar'
➔ 'Vê se aprende a dar valor' is an expression that means 'see if you learn to value' or 'try to learn to appreciate'.
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