Lyrics & Translation
Engaging with Agir's 'Alma' offers a unique opportunity to learn Portuguese through a lens of deep emotional expression. The song utilizes powerful and direct language to explore themes of mental health and loneliness, allowing learners to acquire a vocabulary that is both evocative and heartfelt. 'Alma' is a special piece as it transcends being just a song, carrying a significant message of solidarity, understanding, and hope for those who feel alone.
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings | 
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| alma /ˈalma/B1 | 
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| mãos /mɐ̃ws/A2 | 
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| distância /dʒisˈtɐ̃sjɐ/B1 | 
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| falta /ˈfaltɐ/B1 | 
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| dói /ˈdoj/A2 | 
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| andar /ɐ̃ˈdaʁ/A1 | 
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| pensar /pẽˈsaʁ/A2 | 
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| porta /ˈpoʁtɐ/A1 | 
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| comprimidos /kõpɾiˈmidus/B2 | 
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| efeito /eˈfejtu/B1 | 
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| peito /ˈpejtu/A2 | 
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| cabeça /kaˈbe.sɐ/A1 | 
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| espelho /esˈpeʎu/B1 | 
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| melhor /meˈʎoʁ/A2 | 
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Key Grammar Structures
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                    Diz-me se vês a minha alma ➔ Indirect speech with the verb 'say' (dizer) ➔ The phrase 'Diz-me' demonstrates the use of the imperative form combined with the pronoun 'me' (to me) to make a polite request or question. 
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                    Eu sei que é tarde ➔ Use of the present tense to express knowledge or awareness (saber) ➔ 'Eu sei' demonstrates the use of the present tense of the verb 'saber' (to know) to state awareness. 
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                    A pensar noite e dia ➔ Use of the infinitive structure to express ongoing or continuous action (pensar) ➔ 'A pensar' uses the infinitive form of 'pensar' (to think) to describe ongoing mental activity. 
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                    Porque dói quando não voltas ➔ Use of the conjunction 'porque' to introduce a reason (dói) ➔ 'Porque' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce the reason for the main clause, explaining why 'dói' (hurts). 
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                    Tem dó da minha alma ➔ Use of the verb 'ter' ('to have') in the form 'tem' (has) to express possession or experience (dó) ➔ 'Tem' is the third person singular form of 'ter' (to have), used here to indicate possessing 'dó' (pain/empathy for the soul). 
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