Bajan – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the evocative world of Fernando Cabrera's music with his song "Bajan." While specific details about its linguistic origin or cultural context remain to be fully uncovered, Cabrera's work often resonates with profound feeling and narrative depth, making any of his songs a unique gateway to exploring the nuances of Spanish musical expression.
Key Vocabulary
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tiempo /ˈtjempo/ A1 |
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sueño /ˈsweno/ A2 |
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concluye /konˈklwe̞je/ B2 |
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apures /aˈpuɾes/ B1 |
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loco /ˈloko/ A2 |
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horas /ˈoras/ A1 |
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bajan /baˈxan/ A1 |
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día /ˈdi.a/ A1 |
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vidrio /ˈβiðɾjo/ B1 |
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sol /sol/ A1 |
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noche /ˈno.tʃe/ A1 |
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oculta /oˈkul.ta/ B1 |
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voz /βos/ A1 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A1 |
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hallar /aˈʎaɾ/ B2 |
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luna /ˈluna/ A1 |
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viejo /ˈbjexo/ A2 |
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roble /ˈroβle/ B2 |
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camino /kaˈmino/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tengo tiempo para saber
➔ Present tense with 'tener' (to have) + infinitive
➔ The verb 'tengo' (I have) is in the present tense, followed by the infinitive 'saber' (to know), expressing an action in the present.
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No te apures
➔ Negative imperative (informal 'tú')
➔ 'No te apures' is a negative command using the informal 'tú' form, meaning 'don’t hurry.'
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Porque es entonces cuando las horas bajan
➔ Subordinate clause with 'cuando' (when)
➔ The clause 'cuando las horas bajan' is a subordinate clause introduced by 'cuando,' indicating a specific time or condition.
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el día es vidrio sin sol
➔ Metaphorical comparison using 'es' (is)
➔ 'El día es vidrio sin sol' uses 'es' to compare the day to glass without sun, creating a metaphor.
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Y además, vos querés sol
➔ Conjunction 'y además' (and besides) + verb in present tense
➔ 'Y además' is used to add information, followed by 'vos querés sol' in the present tense, expressing a current desire.
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