Lyrics & Translation
Experience the heartwarming spirit of Christmas through the beloved Portuguese song "A todos um bom Natal." Performed by the Coro de Santo Amaro de Oeiras, this song captures the essence of holiday joy, teaching listeners about the cultural significance of Christmas in Portugal and the simple pleasures of the season.
Key Vocabulary
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Natal /naˈtal/ A1 |
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bom /bõ/ A1 |
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alegria /aleˈɡɾi.ɐ/ A2 |
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meninos /meˈnĩ.nus/ A2 |
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prendas /ˈpɾẽ.dɐs/ B1 |
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cantar /kɐ̃ˈtaʁ/ A1 |
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danças /ˈdɐ̃.sɐs/ B1 |
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casa /ˈka.zɐ/ A1 |
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mãos /mɐ̃ws/ A2 |
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verdade /veʁˈda.dʒɨ/ B2 |
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felizes /feˈli.zɨs/ A2 |
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saltos /ˈsaw.tus/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Que seja um bom Natal
➔ Subjunctive mood to express wishes or desires.
➔ The phrase "que seja" uses the subjunctive form of "ser" (to be) to express a wish.
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Há uma grande alegria
➔ Use of "há" to indicate existence or presence; similar to "there is".
➔ The verb "há" is used to state that "there is" a feeling of "great joy."
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No Natal pela manhã
➔ Use of "pelo" as a contraction of "por" + "a manhã" denoting "in the morning."
➔ The phrase "pelo manhã" indicates an action or occurrence during the morning.
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As crianças dão as mãos
➔ Use of the verb "dar" in the present simple tense to describe a habitual action.
➔ The sentence describes children "giving" each other's hands, illustrating a traditional gesture of friendship or unity.
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Se isto fosse verdade
➔ Use of the imperfect subjunctive "fosse" to express hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations.
➔ The phrase "se isto fosse verdade" introduces a hypothetical situation contrary to fact, using the imperfect subjunctive "fosse."
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