Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of 'BABY' by Sech and Omar Courtz, a captivating reggaeton and Latin R&B track that explores the intoxicating and sometimes messy emotions of modern romance. Learning Spanish through this song offers a unique window into contemporary urban language, flirtatious expressions, and vivid storytelling. Its catchy rhythms and relatable themes of passion and complicated feelings make it a special and engaging piece for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
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baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1 |
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humedad /uˈmeðað/ B1 |
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adicto /aˈðikto/ B2 |
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parar /paˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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cama /ˈkama/ A1 |
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correr /koˈreɾ/ A2 |
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ligarte /liˈɣaɾte/ B1 |
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culo /ˈkulo/ C1 |
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mami /ˈmami/ A1 |
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troca /ˈtɾoka/ B1 |
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mansion /manˈsjon/ B2 |
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prendío /pɾenˈdi.o/ B1 |
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polvo /ˈpolβo/ A2 |
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escondo /esˈkon.do/ A2 |
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chingando /tʃinˈɡan.do/ C1 |
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sirvo /ˈsiɾβo/ A2 |
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enfoque /enˈfo.ke/ B1 |
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peak /pik/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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¿Qué tú crees si grabamo un sextape?
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Hypothetical/Polite Suggestion)
➔ Use of the present subjunctive "grabamo" to suggest or hypothesize about recording a sextape. The sentence implies a suggestion or question about a hypothetical action. The conditional "si" introduces the hypothetical situation.
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Esas nalgas tuyas 'tan sacando pecho
➔ Idiomatic Expression with a Reflexive Verb (Exaggeration/Figurative Language)
➔ The expression "sacando pecho" literally means 'taking out chest' but it's used figuratively to mean 'showing off' or 'being proud.' The verb "sacar" (to take out) is used in a reflexive way to describe the buttocks. This is not about literal chest.
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La cama preguntando cuándo vamo a parar
➔ Indirect Question (Embedded Clause with Interrogative)
➔ The sentence contains an indirect question "cuándo vamo a parar" (when are we going to stop) embedded within the main clause. It is not a direct question but rather a statement about what the bed is 'asking'.
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Pa cuando salga, ligarte ese culo
➔ Infinitive Phrase with Purpose (Purpose Clause)
➔ The phrase "Pa cuando salga, ligarte ese culo" uses the infinitive "ligarte" (to flirt with/pick up) to express the purpose of waiting until she goes out. "Pa" (Para) here shows purpose or intention.
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Tú y yo prendío' con el aire en high
➔ Adjective Agreement (Masculine Plural) and Informal Contraction
➔ The adjective "prendío'" (lit. turned on, but in this context, high/intoxicated) agrees in gender and number with the masculine plural "Tú y yo" (You and I - referring to two males). The apostrophe indicates a colloquial elision of the final -d.
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Uno, do', tre' polvo'
➔ Ellipsis (Omission of Words)
➔ The words "polvo" (referring to having sex) are counted. The ' is to shorten dos and tres, leaving off the 's' . The words like "acto de" or "relaciones" are omitted, leaving only the count and the implied action.
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Si el interés se va, yo tengo que buscarlo
➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1 - Real Condition)
➔ This is a type 1 conditional, expressing a real or likely condition. "Si el interés se va" (if the interest goes away) is the conditional clause, and "yo tengo que buscarlo" (I have to look for it) is the main clause expressing the consequence.
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Como cámara tú me pone' o quita' enfoque (yah)
➔ Figurative Language (Simile) with Informal Contraction
➔ This sentence uses a simile comparing her to a camera, saying she can put him in focus or out of focus depending on her actions. "Como" introduces the comparison. The apostrophe indicates an informal elision.
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Amber
Dei V, Omar Courtz
MUVI
Kendo Kaponi, Luar La L, Omar Courtz, IZaak
NUBES
De La Rose, Omar Courtz
BABY
Sech, Omar Courtz
LOKENECESITAS
SAIKO, Omar Courtz
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