Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the heartfelt world of Brazilian Portuguese with Rodrigo Alarcon's "Apesar de querer." This MPB gem offers a profound look into the nuances of unrequited love and ethical choices, making it an excellent song to explore authentic emotional expression in Portuguese. Its poetic lyrics and relatable theme of desiring someone despite the circumstances provide a rich learning experience for language enthusiasts.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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querer /keˈre/ A2 |
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pensar /pẽˈsaʁ/ B1 |
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olhos /ˈoʎus/ A2 |
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sorriso /soˈриzu/ B1 |
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lado /ˈladu/ A2 |
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distância /dʒisˈtãsja/ B2 |
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coração /koˈɾa.sãw/ B2 |
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aproximar /a.pɾoʃiˈmaʁ/ B2 |
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pessoa /peˈso.a/ A2 |
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simples /ˈsĩ.plis/ B2 |
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paz /pas/ B2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Não consigo tirar da minha cabeça
➔ Present tense (simple) for expressing inability.
➔ The phrase "não consigo" means "I cannot", indicating a current inability.
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Eu penso se eu tô errado ou se eu tô certo
➔ Indirect questions using 'se' to express uncertainty.
➔ The phrase "se eu tô errado" means "if I am wrong", indicating doubt.
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O problema é que já tem alguém do seu lado
➔ Present tense to describe a current situation.
➔ The phrase "já tem alguém" means "there is already someone", indicating a current state.
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Pra que não se esqueça, minha cara
➔ Subjunctive mood to express a wish or necessity.
➔ The phrase "não se esqueça" means "do not forget", indicating a wish for remembrance.
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Que ao meu lado é um bom lugar
➔ Relative clause to provide additional information.
➔ The phrase "ao meu lado" means "by my side", providing context to the statement.
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Mais que isso eu não vou fazer, não
➔ Future tense to express intention.
➔ The phrase "eu não vou fazer" means "I will not do", indicating a future intention.
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Como eu quero, e como eu quero
➔ Repetition for emphasis.
➔ The phrase "como eu quero" means "as I want", emphasizing desire.
Album: Abacaxepa
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