Lyrics & Translation
Discover the evocative power of Linda Martini's "Boca de Sal." This Portuguese rock anthem delves into themes of desire, escape, and the complex search for meaning, offering a profound exploration of human emotion through its intricate lyrics and powerful soundscape.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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dopamina /dopamina/ B2 |
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prazer /pɾɐˈzeɾ/ B1 |
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sal /saw/ A2 |
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mim /mẽj/ A2 |
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corpo /ˈkɔɾpu/ A2 |
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tombos /ˈtõbush/ B2 |
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escombros /ɨs.kuˈbɾu.mush/ B2 |
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prazer /pɾɐˈzeɾ/ B1 |
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mal /mɐw/ A2 |
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bem /bẽj/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpɘu/ B1 |
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café /kɐˈfɛ/ A2 |
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entraR /ẽˈtɾaɾ/ B1 |
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navio /nɐˈviu/ A2 |
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rio /ˈʁi.u/ A2 |
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cidade /sɨˈdadɨ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dopamina a jorros, copos altos pra esquecer
➔ Use of present tense to express ongoing actions.
➔ The phrase "Dopamina a jorros" indicates that dopamine is flowing abundantly in the present.
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Quero tudo ao mesmo tempo
➔ Use of the present tense to express desires.
➔ The phrase "Quero tudo ao mesmo tempo" expresses a strong desire for everything at once.
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E agora só quero entrar
➔ Use of the present tense to indicate a change in desire.
➔ The phrase "E agora só quero entrar" shows a shift in focus to wanting to enter.
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Um navio junto ao rio, deu-lhe o cio e atracou
➔ Use of past tense to narrate events.
➔ The phrase "Um navio junto ao rio, deu-lhe o cio e atracou" describes a past event involving a ship.
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Chanel 5, vinho tinto, sinto o travo do batom
➔ Use of present tense to express sensory experiences.
➔ The phrase "sinto o travo do batom" indicates a current sensory experience of taste.
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Quer que aguente, desta gente, e eu nem sei se ainda aqui estou
➔ Use of subjunctive mood to express uncertainty.
➔ The phrase "eu nem sei se ainda aqui estou" reflects uncertainty about one's presence.
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