Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a joyful linguistic journey with Gilberto Gil's "Barato Total"! This iconic Brazilian song offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the nuances of Portuguese, especially its rich colloquialisms and expressions of emotion. Through its lighthearted lyrics and infectious melody, you'll learn vocabulary related to happiness, daily life, and overcoming worries, while experiencing the vibrant rhythms of MPB. "Barato Total" isn't just a song; it's an invitation to embrace a positive outlook, making it a truly special and memorable way to connect with Brazilian culture and language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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contentemente /kõtʃẽtʃiˈmẽtʃi/ A2 |
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faz /faz/ A1 |
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mal /mau/ A1 |
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comida /kõˈmida/ A2 |
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quente /ˈkẽtʃi/ A2 |
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frio /ˈfɾiu/ A2 |
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ideia /iˈdʒeɪ.ɐ/ B1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽp.mu/ B1 |
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cadeia /kɐˈdʒe.ɐ/ B2 |
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pensamento /pẽˈsa.mẽ.tu/ B2 |
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doer /ˈdo.eʁ/ B2 |
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gente /ˈʒẽ.tʃi/ A2 |
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total /ˈtɔ.taw/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quando a gente está contente
➔ Present tense
➔ The phrase uses the present tense to express a state of being: when 'we are happy'.
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Tanto faz o quente, tanto faz o frio
➔ Indifference expression
➔ The phrase expresses indifference to temperature: 'it doesn't matter if it's hot or cold'.
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Barata pode ser um barato total
➔ Modal verb usage
➔ The modal verb 'pode' indicates possibility: 'can be a total trip'.
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A gente quer é viver
➔ Emphatic structure
➔ The structure emphasizes the desire to live: 'what we want is to live'.
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Nem pensar que está contente
➔ Negative expression
➔ The phrase uses a negative structure to express disbelief: 'not even thinking that one is happy'.
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Dez minutos atrás de uma ideia
➔ Time expression
➔ The phrase indicates a specific time reference: 'ten minutes ago from an idea'.
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Sua vida na cadeia de um pensamento
➔ Prepositional phrase
➔ The phrase uses a prepositional structure to describe a state: 'your life in the chain of a thought'.
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