Cariño – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: The Marías

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a beautiful journey, and The Marías' “Cariño” is a perfect starting point for Spanish. The song's gentle blend of Spanish and English makes it approachable for learners, allowing you to pick up affectionate phrases and romantic vocabulary in a natural, melodic way. The bilingual nature of the song is special because it reflects the multicultural identity of the band and creates a universally understood message of love.

[English]

You're a work of art

Just by looking at you

Something that brings peace

Darling, you're love

Darling, you paint in color

...

...

I want to devour you so much

This time, to kiss you

If I’m able

Darling, you're love

Darling, you paint in color

...

Something about you, babe

...

Something about you, babe

...

I can be your babe if you won't let go

You can talk to me, but you already know

I can be your babe if you won't let go

...

Darling, you're love

Sweetheart, you paint in color

...

Something about you, babe

...

Something about you, babe

Darling, you're love (something about you, babe)

Darling, you're love (something about you, babe)

...

Something about you, babe

...

Something about you, babe

...

Something about you, babe

...

Something about you, babe

...

[Spanish]

Eres una obra de arte

Con solo mirarte

Algo que da paz

Cariño, eres un amor

Cariño, pintas en color

Quiero tanto devorarte

Esta vez besarte

Si es que soy capaz

Cariño, eres un amor

Cariño, pintas en color

Something about you, babe

Something about you, babe

I can be your babe if you won't let go

You can talk to me, but you already know

I can be your babe if you won't let go

Cariño, eres un amor

Cariñito, pintas en color

Something about you, babe

Something about you, babe

Cariño, eres un amor (something about you, babe)

Cariño, eres un amor (something about you, babe)

Something about you, babe

Something about you, babe

Something about you, babe

Something about you, babe

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
obra /ˈoβɾa/ B1	noun - work, masterpiece
arte /ˈaɾte/ A2	noun - art
mirarte /miɾˈaɾte/ B1	verb - to look at you
paz /pas/ A2	noun - peace
amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2	noun - love
pintas /ˈpintas/ B1	verb - to paint, to colour
quiero /ˈkjeɾo/ A2	verb - I want
devorarte /deβoˈαɾte/ B1	verb - to devour you
besarte /beˈsaɾte/ B1	verb - to kiss you
capaz /kaˈpaz/ B1	adjective - capable
color /koˈloɾ/ A2	noun - color
babe /beɪb/ A1	noun - a term of endearment for a loved one