Bon, Bon – English Lyrics

• By: Pitbull

Lyrics & Translation

"Bon, Bon" by Pitbull is a high-energy Latin hip hop track perfect for diving into Spanish. Its catchy chorus and clear, repetitive phrases make it accessible for beginners, while its cultural references and playful lyrics offer a window into contemporary Latin music and slang. Learning the lyrics can help users practice common Spanish phrases in a fun, upbeat context.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mami /ˈma.mi/ A2	noun - affectionate term for a mother or an attractive woman
rica /ˈri.ka/ A2	adjective - delicious; attractive; wealthy
fiesta /ˈfjesta/ A1	noun - party; celebration
gozadera /ɡo.saˈdeɾa/ B2	noun - a fun, lively party; a time of enjoyment
música /ˈmu.si.ka/ A1	noun - music
sueños /ˈswe.ɲos/ A2	noun - dreams
dueño /ˈdwe.ɲo/ B1	noun - owner; proprietor
medicina /meðiˈsi.na/ B2	noun - medicine; drug
escándalo /esˈkan.da.lo/ B2	noun - scandal; public outrage
amiguita /a.miˈɣi.ta/ A2	noun - little (female) friend; close female pal
vender /benˈdeɾ/ A1	verb - to sell
querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A1	verb - to want; to love
estar /esˈtaɾ/ A1	verb - to be (temporary state or location)
venir /beˈniɾ/ A1	verb - to come
mejorar /me.xoˈɾaɾ/ B1	verb - to improve; to get better
respirar /res.piˈɾaɾ/ B1	verb - to breathe
ligar /liˈɣaɾ/ B2	verb - to flirt; to hook up
aprender /apɾenˈdeɾ/ A1	verb - to learn
formar /forˈmaɾ/ B1	verb - to form; to create
confundir /kon.funˈdiɾ/ B2	verb - to confuse; to mix up

Key Grammar Structures

• Mira que **tú estás rica**

  ➔ Present tense of 'estar' + adjective

  ➔ Uses the verb 'estar' to describe a temporary state or condition (being attractive), followed by the adjective 'rica' (rich/attractive).

• Yo **vengo para** lo mío

  ➔ Verb 'venir' + preposition 'para'

  ➔ Using the verb 'venir' (to come) with the preposition 'para' (for/to) indicates purpose or direction.

• La dejo **confundi'a** como un escalofrío

  ➔ Past participle as an adjective

  ➔ The past participle 'confundi'a' is used adjectivally to describe the woman's state (confused).

• Tu **sabe** que soy armando lío

  ➔ Informal second person singular form of 'saber'

  ➔ Uses the informal 'tú' form of 'saber' (to know), emphasizing a casual tone.

• So **dejalo afuera**

  ➔ Imperative + prepositional phrase

  ➔ Uses the imperative mood ('dejalo') followed by the prepositional phrase 'afuera' (outside), giving an instruction.

• Aprende **una vela**

  ➔ Imperative + direct object

  ➔ Uses the imperative 'aprende' (learn) with a direct object 'una vela' (a candle).

• Yo **soy armando** formando escandalo cierto

  ➔ Noun as predicate nominative

  ➔ The noun 'armando' functions as the predicate nominative, renaming the subject ('yo').

• No **soy Alejandro**, Fernando, Roberto

  ➔ Verb 'ser' + proper noun

  ➔ Uses the verb 'ser' (to be) to state an identity, followed by proper nouns.

• Ella **quiere su medicina**

  ➔ Verb 'querer' + possessive + noun

  ➔ Uses the verb 'querer' (to want/to love), followed by the possessive pronoun 'su' and the noun 'medicina'.