Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the soothing world of Brazilian Portuguese with Pedro Salomão's heartfelt song, "Cafuné." This beautiful track offers a comforting embrace through its gentle melody and poetic lyrics, perfectly embodying the untranslatable Brazilian word 'cafuné' – the tender act of running fingers through someone's hair. Learning the language through this song allows you to appreciate the nuance of affection and resilience, and how simple human gestures can convey profound warmth and hope. Its soft, folk-inspired sound and lyrical depth make it a special piece for language learners and music lovers alike, inviting you to feel the essence of 'saudade' and comfort deeply embedded in Brazilian culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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menina /meˈnina/ A1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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flor /floʁ/ A1 |
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problemas /pɾoˈblemas/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvida/ A1 |
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noite /ˈnojtʃi/ A2 |
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sol /sɔl/ A1 |
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sorriso /soˈʁizu/ A2 |
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corrida /koˈʁidɐ/ B1 |
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alma /ˈawma/ B1 |
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bonita /boˈnita/ A2 |
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perceba /peʁˈsebɐ/ B1 |
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aquecendo /a.keˈsẽdu/ B2 |
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insiste /ĩˈzistʃi/ B1 |
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passar /paˈsaʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Acalma esse seu coração, respira
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The verb **'Acalma'** is in the **imperative** form, giving a command or request.
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Porque tem uma flor em cada esquina
➔ Present tense of **'ter' (to have)**
➔ The sentence uses **'tem'**, which is the **present tense** of **'ter'**, meaning **'to have'**.
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E os seus problemas vão passar pela manhã
➔ Future tense with **'vão passar'** (going to pass)
➔ The phrase **'vão passar'** uses **'vão'**, the **present indicative of** **'ir'** (to go), combined with **'passar'**, indicating **future tense**.
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Como o orvalho Que seca tudo em seu primeiro raio
➔ Subordinate clause with **'Que seca'** (that dries)
➔ The phrase **'Que seca'** is a **relative clause** introduced by **'que'** (that) describing **'orvalho'** (dew).
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E o sol que sempre faz o seu trabalho
➔ Relative clause with **'que sempre faz'** (that always does)
➔ The **relative clause** **'que sempre faz'** describes **'o sol'** (the sun), indicating a habitual action.
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Seu sorriso É o que me faz lembrar que a nossa vida É muito mais que uma mera corrida
➔ Use of **'é'** (is) for **state of being** and **comparative** constructions
➔ The verb **'é'** is the **present tense** of **'ser'**, used to state identity or equivalence.
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Perceba que a vida é mais bonita Quando seus olhos fechadinhos
➔ Imperative **'Perceba'** and adjective **'bonita'**
➔ The verb **'Perceba'** is in the **imperative** mood, instructing to **realize** or **notice**.
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