Canção de Engate – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the poetic world of Portuguese with Tiago Bettencourt's "Canção de Engate." This beautiful acoustic rendition offers a unique window into cultural expressions of love and connection. Its clear articulation and emotive lyrics, focusing on themes of freedom and the present moment, make it an excellent song for language learners to grasp conversational nuances and emotional vocabulary in Portuguese. Understanding the meaning behind phrases like "Vem que amor é o momento" can significantly enhance your comprehension and appreciation of Portuguese songwriting.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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livre /ˈlivɾi/ A2 |
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noite /ˈnoj.tʃi/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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momento /moˈmẽ.tu/ B1 |
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espera /esˈpe.ɾɐ/ B1 |
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prazer /pɾaˈzeʁ/ B2 |
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energia /e.neʁˈʒi.ɐ/ B2 |
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esperança /espeˈɾɐ̃sɐ/ B2 |
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corpo /ˈkoʁ.pu/ A2 |
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buscar /busˈkaʁ/ A2 |
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ficar /fiˈkaʁ/ A2 |
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só /sɔ/ A1 |
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melhor /meˈʎoʁ/ B1 |
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encontrar /ẽ.kõˈtɾaʁ/ B1 |
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unidos /uˈniduz/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Vem que amor
➔ Imperative form with 'vem' (come) used to give a command or invitation.
➔ 'Vem' is used here as an imperative verb meaning 'come', inviting someone to approach or join.
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Não é o tempo que o faz
➔ Negative form with 'não é' (is not) indicating negation, and the relative pronoun 'que' introducing a clause.
➔ 'Não é' combines the negation 'não' with 'é' (is), to say something 'is not', while 'que' introduces a relative clause explaining what 'não é' refers to.
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Em que me dou
➔ Use of the relative pronoun 'que' with the reflexive verb 'dar-se' (give oneself) in the first person, present tense.
➔ 'Que' is a relative pronoun connecting to the preceding noun, and 'me dou' is the reflexive form of 'dar' (to give) in the first person, meaning 'I give myself' or 'I surrender'.
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Que tu estás só e eu mais só estou
➔ Use of the present tense of 'estar' (to be) to describe current states; 'estás' for second person singular and 'estou' for first person singular.
➔ 'Estás' and 'estou' are conjugated forms of 'estar' in the present tense, indicating the current state of being for 'you' and 'I' respectively.
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E há uma noite pra passar
➔ Use of the verb 'haver' (há) in the present tense to indicate existence or occurrence ('there is/are').
➔ 'Há' is the third person singular form of 'haver' in the present tense, meaning 'there is' or 'there are', used here to indicate that there is a night to pass.
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Tu estás livre e eu estou livre
➔ Repeated use of the present tense of 'estar' to indicate current states; coordinating conjunction 'e' (and) links two clauses.
➔ 'Estás' and 'estou' are present tense forms of 'estar' for 'you' and 'I'. The conjunction 'e' connects these two clauses, emphasizing both are in a state of being free.
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