Lyrics & Translation
Explore the infectious charm of O Terno's 'Ai, Ai, Como Eu Me Iludo.' This song offers a witty and lighthearted take on the universal experience of quickly falling for someone, only to realize it was a mistake. Through its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, you can delve into themes of self-awareness and the humorous cycle of romantic illusions, making it a perfect gateway to understanding the nuances of Brazilian popular music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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iludo /iˈludu/ B2 |
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viajei /viaˈʒei/ B1 |
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Deus /dewʃ/ A1 |
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confundi /kõˈfũdi/ B1 |
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vacilei /vɐsiˈlei/ B2 |
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vezes /ˈvezis/ A2 |
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aprendi /ɐpɾẽˈdi/ A2 |
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gostar /ɡosˈtaɾ/ A1 |
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pessoas /peˈsoɐs/ A1 |
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rápido /ˈʁapidu/ A1 |
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pensei /pẽˈsei/ A2 |
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mudar /muˈdaɾ/ A2 |
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claro /ˈklaɾu/ A1 |
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erros /ˈeʁus/ A2 |
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planos /ˈplanus/ A2 |
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pais /ˈpais/ A1 |
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vendo /ˈvẽdu/ A1 |
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filme /ˈfilmi/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dessa vez eu viajei
➔ Preterite tense used to indicate a completed action in the past.
➔ The phrase "Dessa vez eu viajei" uses the **preterite tense** to indicate that the speaker traveled this time, emphasizing the action's completion in the past.
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Porque eu já fiz isso várias vezes
➔ Use of present perfect tense to indicate an experience or a repeated action up to the present.
➔ The phrase "porque eu já fiz isso várias vezes" employs the **present perfect** to show that the action of doing something has been repeated multiple times up to now.
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A não gostar das pessoas tão rápido assim
➔ Use of the definite article with an infinitive to express a general idea or habit.
➔ The phrase "A não gostar das pessoas tão rápido assim" uses the infinitive form "gostar" with the definite article "das" to describe the general habit of disliking people quickly.
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Tô vendo filme demais
➔ Use of the present tense with a gerund to describe ongoing or habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "Tô vendo filme demais" uses the present tense "Tô" (short for "estou") with "vendo" in the gerund form to express ongoing or habitual action of watching too many movies.
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