Boomshakalaka – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and 'Boomshakalaka' is the perfect vehicle for Spanish learners. This high-energy track, a collaboration between artists from Belgium, the Netherlands, Colombia, and Argentina, offers a fun and repetitive chorus that makes it easy to pick up key phrases related to dancing and celebration. The blend of different Spanish accents and the clear, catchy lyrics will not only improve your vocabulary but also immerse you in the vibrant sounds of Latin pop and EDM. Let the infectious rhythm of 'Boomshakalaka' be your guide to mastering a new language!
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ojo /ˈo.xo/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ B1 |
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mujer /muˈxeɾ/ A2 |
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gusta /ˈɡus.ta/ A2 |
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ritmo /ˈrit.mo/ B1 |
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completar /kom.pleˈtar/ B2 |
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caramelo /kaɾaˈmel.o/ B2 |
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cinturita /sĩn.tuˈɾi.ta/ B2 |
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bajo /ˈba.xo/ A2 |
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romper /romˈpeɾ/ B2 |
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candela /kanˈde.la/ B2 |
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quema /ˈke.ma/ B2 |
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suela /ˈswe.la/ B2 |
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enseñar /en.seˈɲaɾ/ B2 |
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empresa /emˈpɾe.sa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tus ojos ya me dicen lo que quieres
➔ Present tense to express current actions.
➔ The phrase "your eyes already tell me what you want" uses the present tense to indicate an ongoing action.
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Quiero que me agarres con las patas
➔ Subjunctive mood to express desires or wishes.
➔ The phrase "I want you to grab me by the legs" uses the subjunctive to express a desire.
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Se mueven con mi Boomshakalaka
➔ Reflexive verbs to indicate actions performed on oneself.
➔ The phrase "they move with my Boomshakalaka" uses a reflexive verb to indicate that the action is performed by the subject on themselves.
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Hasta que el bajo te empiece a romper la cabeza
➔ Use of 'hasta que' to indicate a condition or limit.
➔ The phrase "until the bass starts to break your head" uses 'hasta que' to set a condition for the action.
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Te gusta el movimiento que tiene mi cuerpo
➔ Use of 'gustar' to express likes and preferences.
➔ The phrase "you like the movement that my body has" uses 'gustar' to indicate what someone enjoys.
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Como, como nudo de corbata
➔ Simile to compare two different things.
➔ The phrase "like a tie knot" uses a simile to create a vivid comparison.
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Y es que te mueves como pez en el agua
➔ Use of 'como' to indicate similarity.
➔ The phrase "you move like a fish in water" uses 'como' to draw a comparison.
Same Singer

Índigo
Camilo, Evaluna

Me Toca A Mí
Morat, Camilo

Desamarte
Luis Cortés, Camilo

NASA
Camilo, Alejandro Sanz

La Mitad
Camilo, Christian Nodal

Salitre
Manuel Carrasco, Camilo

KESI
Camilo

Amén
Ricardo Montaner, Mau y Ricky, Camilo, Evaluna Montaner

Boomshakalaka
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Afro Bros, Sebastián Yatra, Camilo, Emilia

Vida de Rico
Camilo

Machu Picchu
Camilo, Evaluna Montaner

La Boca
Mau y Ricky, Camilo

Por Primera Vez
Camilo, Evaluna Montaner

En Guerra
Sebastián Yatra, Camilo
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