Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with "Amor de Ferro," a deeply emotional Portuguese pop song by Diogo Piçarra and Pedro Abrunhosa. Through its poignant lyrics, you can explore expressions of love, regret, and enduring hope. The collaborative artistry of these two acclaimed musicians makes this song a special and engaging piece, offering a rich context for understanding the nuances of the Portuguese language and its emotional depth.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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ferro /ˈfɛʁu/ B1 |
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passado /pɐˈsaðu/ A2 |
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cair /kɐjʁ/ A2 |
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tarde /ˈtaʁdɨ/ A1 |
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devo /ˈdɛvu/ B1 |
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penso /ˈpẽsu/ A2 |
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tocar /tuˈkaʁ/ B1 |
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espero /ɛsˈpeɾu/ B1 |
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mundo /ˈmũdu/ A2 |
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preces /ˈpɾɛsɨs/ B2 |
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nome /ˈnomɨ/ A1 |
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sítio /ˈsitju/ B1 |
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cedo /ˈsɛdu/ A2 |
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estrela /esˈtɾelɐ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Leva-me ao passado
➔ Imperative form with direct object pronoun
➔ The verb "Leva" is in the imperative tense, giving a command to "me" to "take" to the past.
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O nosso amor era de ferro
➔ Past tense with 'era' indicating a description or state
➔ The verb "era" is imperfect tense, used to describe the ongoing state of "our love" in the past.
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Ninguém nos fazia cair
➔ Imperfect tense with "fazia" indicating ongoing or repeated action
➔ The verb "fazia" is in the imperfect tense, suggesting a repeated or ongoing action in the past.
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Porque às vezes, ainda penso
➔ Use of "às vezes" (sometimes) indicating frequency; present tense "penso"
➔ The phrase "às vezes" means "sometimes"; "penso" is in the present tense, meaning "I think".
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Como é que nos deixei cair?
➔ Interrogative phrase using the past tense of "deixar" with an indirect object pronoun
➔ The phrase is a question in the present perfect tense, asking "How did I" (deixar) "fall" (cair)?
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Não te vou deixar cair
➔ Future tense with "vou deixar" indicating a promise or intention
➔ The construction "vou deixar" is in the future tense, expressing a determination or promise to not let the person fall.
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