Lyrics & Translation
Discover the rhythm and soul of Portuguese music with Diogo Piçarra's "Café Curto." This catchy tune is not just a song, but an invitation to embrace the Portuguese language and culture. Dive in and explore the motivational lyrics and vibrant sounds that make this song a special introduction to the world of Portuguese pop.
Key Vocabulary
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vida /ˈviːdə/ A1 |
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café /kæˈfeɪ/ A1 |
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amigo /əˈmiːɡoʊ/ A1 |
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perder /pərˈdɛr/ A2 |
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mandar /mænˈdɑːr/ B1 |
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duvidar /duːˈviːdɑːr/ B2 |
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solução /səˌluːʃən/ B2 |
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chamar /ʃəˈmɑːr/ B1 |
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tarde /ˈtɑːrdeɪ/ A2 |
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melhor /meˈlɔːr/ B1 |
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filme /ˈfɪlm/ A2 |
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segundo /sɪˈɡʌndoʊ/ A2 |
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digressão /dɪˈɡrɛsɒn/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nem sempre a vida nos vai bem
➔ Use of the indirect object pronoun 'nos' with 'vai bem' to indicate how 'life' is doing for us.
➔ 'Nos' is an indirect object pronoun meaning 'to us' or 'for us', showing who the action affects.
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E outras te chamam cobarde
➔ Use of the verb 'chamar' in the present tense to indicate calling someone a coward.
➔ The verb 'chamar' means 'to call' or 'to name', and here it's used to express labeling someone as a coward.
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Vais ver que um dia és só tu
➔ Use of the future tense 'vais ver' indicating 'you will see'.
➔ 'Vais ver' is a periphrastic future construction in Portuguese, combining 'vais' (you are going) with 'ver' (to see).
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Bebe lá o teu café curto
➔ Imperative form 'Bebe lá' with the definite article and possessive 'o teu' indicating a command to drink your coffee.
➔ The phrase 'Bebe lá' is an informal imperative encouraging someone to drink their coffee.
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Hoje quem manda és tu
➔ Use of the present tense 'quem manda' with 'és tu' to emphasize 'you' are in control now.
➔ 'Quem manda' is a phrase meaning 'who is in command', and 'és tu' emphasizes that 'you' are the one in control.
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