Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the heartwarming world of Spanish pop with Alejandro Sanz's "Capitán Tapón." This beautiful song, dedicated to his son, offers a tender glimpse into the joys and profound connection of fatherhood. Through its simple yet deeply emotional lyrics, you can learn common Spanish terms of endearment and phrases expressing parental love and admiration. The song's clear narrative and heartfelt delivery make it a special piece for language learners to connect with genuine emotion in Spanish music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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encontré /en.konˈtɾe/ A2 |
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abrazo /aˈβɾaθo/ A1 |
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miedo /ˈmjɛðo/ A2 |
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tierno /ˈtjeɾno/ B1 |
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sangra /ˈsaŋɾa/ B1 |
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esperanza /espeˈɾanθa/ B2 |
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bajo /ˈβaxo/ A1 |
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casa /ˈkasa/ A1 |
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camina /kaˈmina/ A2 |
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reír /reˈiɾ/ A1 |
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divina /diˈβina/ B2 |
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tipo /ˈtipo/ A2 |
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cartoon /kɑːrˈtuːn/ B1 |
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informes /inˈfoɾmes/ B2 |
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buzón /buˈθon/ B1 |
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belleza /beˈʎeθa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Te encontré
➔ Simple past tense (preterite) to indicate a completed action.
➔ The phrase "Te encontré" means "I found you," indicating a completed action in the past.
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Me quita el partido
➔ Present tense to describe a habitual action.
➔ The phrase "Me quita el partido" means "He takes the game from me," indicating a regular occurrence.
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Me hace reír
➔ Present tense to express a current state or feeling.
➔ The phrase "Me hace reír" means "He makes me laugh," indicating a current emotional response.
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Yo soy tu esponja bajo el agua
➔ Present tense to express identity or role.
➔ The phrase "Yo soy tu esponja bajo el agua" means "I am your sponge under the water," indicating a supportive role.
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No me importa lo que digan
➔ Present tense with subjunctive mood to express indifference.
➔ The phrase "No me importa lo que digan" means "I don't care what they say," indicating a lack of concern.
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Esto aún no lo sabes
➔ Present tense to indicate a current state of knowledge.
➔ The phrase "Esto aún no lo sabes" means "You still don't know this," indicating a lack of awareness.
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Te cortas y yo soy quien sangra
➔ Present tense to express simultaneous actions.
➔ The phrase "Te cortas y yo soy quien sangra" means "You cut yourself and I am the one who bleeds," indicating a relationship of cause and effect.
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