Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and "Canela en Rama" by El Kanka is a perfect companion. The song's clear and narrative lyrics tell a story of love's transformative power, using common Spanish expressions and a warm, engaging melody. It’s a wonderful way to pick up new vocabulary and get a feel for the rhythm and poetry of the Spanish language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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hora /ˈoɾa/ A1 |
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vista /ˈbista/ A2 |
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noche /ˈnotʃe/ A1 |
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agua /ˈaɣwa/ A1 |
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cobarde /koˈβaɾðe/ B2 |
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tierra /ˈtje.ra/ A1 |
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cama /ˈkama/ A1 |
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corazón /ko.ɾaˈθon/ A1 |
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cocina /koˈθina/ A1 |
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rama /ˈrama/ A2 |
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animal /a.niˈmal/ A2 |
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modas /ˈmoðas/ B1 |
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vida /ˈbida/ A1 |
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franela /fɾaˈnela/ B1 |
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cortinas /koɾˈtinas/ A2 |
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entretelas /entɾeˈtelas/ B2 |
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insomnio /inˈsom.njo/ B2 |
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amanecer /a.ma.neˈθeɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Yo que nunca supe llegar a mi hora
➔ Use of the relative pronoun 'que' to add additional information.
➔ 'Que' connects the clause to 'nunca supe llegar a mi hora', indicating which person or thing is being described.
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Hoy me quedé mirándote
➔ Use of the reflexive verb 'quedarse' with the gerund to express staying or remaining in a state.
➔ 'Me quedé' is the past tense of 'quedarse', meaning 'I stayed' or 'I was left'.
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Y aunque diga mi oculista
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood in 'diga' to express doubt, emotion, or uncertainty.
➔ 'Diga' is the present subjunctive form of 'decir', used here to indicate something that the oculist might claim or suggest.
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Y aunque soy alérgico a la franela me quedé en tu cama
➔ Use of the subjunctive or conditional context with 'aunque' to express contrast or concession.
➔ 'Me quedé' indicates 'I stayed', and 'aunque' shows contrast, meaning despite allergies, the speaker stayed in the loved one's bed.
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Yo que siempre he sido de poner tierra por medio
➔ Use of the phrase 'de poner tierra por medio' as an idiomatic expression meaning to distance oneself or avoid conflict.
➔ The phrase 'de poner tierra por medio' figuratively indicates creating physical or emotional distance to avoid confrontation.
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Yo que nunca supe llegar a mi hora
➔ Use of 'que' as a relative pronoun, combined with 'nunca' (never) and the verb 'supe' in past tense, expressing a personal characteristic or habit.
➔ 'Que' connects the clause describing the speaker's personal trait, 'nunca supe llegar a mi hora', meaning 'I never knew how to be punctual'.
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