Brillas – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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brillas /ˈbri.ʝas/ B1 |
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lindo /ˈlindo/ A2 |
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sonrisa /sonˈrisa/ A1 |
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abrazo /aˈβɾaθo/ A2 |
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luna /ˈluna/ A1 |
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juntos /ˈxuntos/ A2 |
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reconocernos /rekonoˈθeɾnos/ B1 |
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pestañas /pesˈtaɲas/ B2 |
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divina /diˈβina/ B1 |
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colgado /kolˈɡaðo/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nos dimos todo lo que se nos dio
➔ Preterite tense of reflexive verb 'dar' (to give/offer), Relative pronoun 'lo que'
➔ Refers to giving each other everything that was given to them. "Nos dimos" is the reflexive use of 'dar'. "lo que se nos dio" refers to what was destined or available for them at the time. The preterite indicates a completed action in the past.
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Amanecer colgado de tus labios
➔ Infinitive phrase ('Amanecer' - to dawn) used as a noun/abstract concept, Preposition 'de' indicating location (figurative)
➔ "To wake up hanging from your lips." 'Amanecer' is used figuratively to describe the feeling or experience of waking up. 'Colgado de' means hanging from, suggesting a strong attachment or connection to the other person's lips.
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Brillas y brillas tan lindo
➔ Present tense of 'brillar' (to shine), Intensifier 'tan' + adjective 'lindo' (so beautiful)
➔ "You shine and shine so beautifully." Simple present tense emphasizes the continuing or habitual action of shining. 'Tan lindo' amplifies the beauty.
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Abrazo de luna, de luna llena
➔ Noun phrase with preposition 'de' (of), repetition for emphasis ('luna, de luna llena' - moon, of full moon)
➔ "Hug of the moon, of the full moon." Uses a metaphor to compare the hug to the moon, specifically a full moon, emphasizing its completeness, warmth, and beauty. The repetition adds to the intensity of the imagery.
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Y así, juntitos los dos
➔ Adverb of manner ('así'), diminutive suffix ('-ito' on 'junto', indicating closeness/affection), definite articles ('los dos')
➔ "And like this, together, the two of us." 'Así' indicates the manner or way things are. 'Juntitos' emphasizes how close they are, and 'los dos' specifies that it is the two of them.