Lyrics & Translation
Discover the soulful sounds of Portuguese music with “Amor Maior,” a duet by Paulo Gonzo and Raquel Tavares. This song, recognized from the telenovela of the same name, offers a beautiful exploration of love's complexities and the yearning for a connection that's larger than life. Dive in to enrich your understanding of Portuguese language and culture through its evocative lyrics and melody.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amar /aˈmaʁ/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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maior /maˈjoʁ/ A2 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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feliz /feˈliz/ A2 |
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dor /doʁ/ A2 |
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possível /poˈsivɛu/ B1 |
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perdidamente /peʁdʒiˈdɐ̃tʃi/ B2 |
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seguir /seˈɡiʁ/ B1 |
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junto /ˈʒũtu/ B1 |
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desconhecer /deʃkoɲeˈseʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu quero ficar só, mas comigo só eu não consigo
➔ Use of the present tense of 'querer' + infinitive (quero ficar)
➔ 'Querer' is a modal verb expressing desire, conjugated in the present tense to indicate a current wish.
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É preciso amar para sempre
➔ Use of 'é preciso' + infinitive to express necessity (It is necessary to love)
➔ 'É preciso' is an impersonal expression meaning 'it is necessary,' followed by an infinitive.
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Ser amor de corpo inteiro
➔ Use of 'ser' + noun phrase to describe a state or quality (to be love whole-bodied)
➔ 'Ser' is the to be verb in Portuguese, used here with a noun phrase to describe a comprehensive love.
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Quero um amor maior, um amor maior que eu
➔ Use of 'querer' + indefinite article + noun to express desire (want a greater love)
➔ 'Querer' is a verb meaning 'to want,' followed by an indefinite article and a noun to specify the object of desire.
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Até o fim, pra saber se é amor
➔ Use of 'até' + article + noun to indicate extent or until a point in time (until the end)
➔ 'Até' is a preposition meaning 'until,' used with an article and noun to indicate the endpoint in time or space.
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Magoarei mesmo assim, mesmo sem querer
➔ Use of 'magoarei' (future of 'magoar') + adverbial phrase 'mesmo assim' (even so) and 'sem querer' (without wanting) to express inevitability and unintended action.
➔ 'Magoarei' is the future tense of the verb 'magoar' (to hurt or wound), combined with adverbs to indicate inevitability and unintended actions.
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