Lyrics & Translation
Discover the power of Brazilian rock with Capital Inicial's "À Sua Maneira." This iconic song, a Portuguese adaptation of Soda Stereo's "De Música Ligera," offers a unique blend of nostalgic emotion and masterful lyrical adaptation. Dive into its rich soundscape and explore the nuances of Portuguese expression through a song that has captivated audiences for years.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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dormiu /doʁˈmew/ A2 |
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acordei /aˈkoɾdʒej/ A2 |
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saber /saˈbeʁ/ A2 |
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pensar /pẽˈsaʁ/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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maneira /maˈnejɾɐ/ B1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2 |
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noite /ˈnojtʃi/ A2 |
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segredos /seˈɣɾeðuz/ B2 |
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armadilhas /aʁmadiˈʎas/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ela dormiu no calor dos meus braços
➔ Past tense (simple past)
➔ The verb "dormiu" is in the past tense, indicating an action that has already happened.
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Que eu nunca caí nas suas armadilhas de amor
➔ Subjunctive mood
➔ The phrase "Que eu nunca caí" uses the subjunctive mood to express doubt or uncertainty.
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Perdendo o meu tempo
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase "Perdendo" indicates an ongoing action in the present.
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A noite inteira
➔ Adverbial phrase
➔ The phrase "A noite inteira" functions as an adverbial phrase indicating duration.
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Nem penso em contar os nossos segredos
➔ Negative construction
➔ The phrase "Nem penso" uses a negative construction to express refusal or denial.
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Algum tempo atrás pensei em te dizer
➔ Past perfect tense
➔ The phrase "pensei" indicates a completed action in the past.
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Que eu nunca caí nas suas armadilhas de amor
➔ Relative clause
➔ The phrase "Que eu nunca caí" introduces a relative clause that provides additional information.
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