Bailar – English Lyrics

• By: Deorro, Elvis Crespo

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Spanish language and Latin culture with "Bailar." This infectious track, a dynamic fusion of electronic beats and traditional merengue, offers an exciting way to learn common Spanish phrases related to dancing and celebration. Its catchy rhythm and repetitive lyrics make it a perfect, enjoyable song for language learners.

[English]

Despacito

Mami, yo sé que te va a gustar

Despacito

Mami, yo sé que te va a encantar

Mueve, dale, vamo'

Despacito

Mami, yo sé que te va a gustar

Mueve, dale, vamo'

Sabrosito

Vamo' a bailar

(Súbelo, súbelo, súbelo, súbelo)

Vamo' a bailar

(Ven conmigo)

Vamo' a bailar

Esta noche, sí está buena para bailar

Para bailar, cha cha, cha cha

Para bailar, muévete pa' acá

Para bailar, cha cha, cha cha

Para bailar, rumba pa' gozar

Para bailar, aprieta

La noche, comenzando

Y el whisky calentando

De esta música sabrosa que me llama

De esta música sabrosa que me prende

Eh eh eh eh eh eh

(Súbelo, súbelo, súbelo, súbelo)

Vamo' a bailar

(Y ven conmigo)

Vamo' a bailar

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dance /dæns/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music
mover /moˈβeɾ/ B1	verb - to move something from one place to another
gostar /goˈstɑ(ʁ)/ A2	verb - to like or enjoy
encantar /ẽkɐ̃ˈtaʁ/ B1	verb - to enchant or to love
sabroso /saˈβɾoso/ B2	adjective - tasty or flavorful
bailar /baˈlaɾ/ A2	verb - to dance
noche /ˈnɔtʃe/ A2	noun - night
música /ˈmu­si.ka/ A1	noun - music
calentando /kaleˈtando/ B2	verb - warming up
garnish /ˈgɑːrnɪʃ/ C1	verb - to decorate or embellish

Key Grammar Structures

• Yo sé que te va a gustar

  ➔ Future tense with 'va a' + infinitive to express 'going to' do something

  ➔ 'Voy a' plus infinitive is used to express a planned or imminent future action.

• Mueve, dale

  ➔ Imperative form to give commands or strong suggestions

  ➔ Imperative commands directly instruct someone to 'move' or 'give it more', emphasizing action.

• Para bailar

  ➔ Prepositional phrase meaning 'to dance', often used to indicate purpose

  ➔ The phrase 'para bailar' uses 'para' + infinitive to indicate the purpose of dancing.

• De esta música sabrosa que me llama

  ➔ Relative clause describing 'this tasty music' with 'que' (that) and the verb 'llama' (calls)

  ➔ The relative clause 'que me llama' describes the music as calling or attracting the speaker.

• Y el whisky calentando

  ➔ Present participle used to indicate an ongoing action or state

  ➔ The word 'calentando' (warming) is a gerund indicating the ongoing process of the whisky warming.

• De esta música sabrosa que me prende

  ➔ Relative clause with 'que' describing how the music 'prende' (locks or energizes) the speaker

  ➔ 'Que me prende' means that the music captivates or energizes the singer.