Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the evocative world of Babasónicos with their album "Anoche." This record offers a rich tapestry of sensual rock and sharp pop, perfect for anyone looking to connect with Spanish through dynamic and poetic lyrics. Discover how the band masterfully combines melancholic reflections with an energetic sound, making "Anoche" a unique and captivating listen that highlights the expressive power of the Spanish language.
Key Vocabulary
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payaso /paˈʝaso/ A2 |
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susto /ˈsusto/ A2 |
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circo /ˈsiɾko/ A2 |
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remedio /reˈmeðjo/ B1 |
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balde /ˈβalde/ A2 |
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papel /paˈpel/ A1 |
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fingir /fiŋˈxiɾ/ B1 |
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mostrar /mosˈtɾaɾ/ B1 |
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pilotear /piloˈteˈaɾ/ C1 |
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límite /ˈlimite/ B1 |
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encanto /enˈkanto/ B2 |
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llanto /ˈʝanto/ B1 |
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fortuna /forˈtuna/ B2 |
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fantasía /fantaˈsi.a/ B2 |
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herida /eˈɾiða/ B1 |
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corriente /koˈrjente/ B2 |
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ruido /ˈrwi.ðo/ A2 |
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conspiración /konspiɾaˈsjon/ C1 |
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presencia /pɾeˈsenθja/ B2 |
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bañera /baˈɲeɾa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Me pareció ver dos payasos con cara de susto
➔ Impersonal Se Construction + Past Subjunctive
➔ The phrase 'Me pareció' is an impersonal 'se' construction, meaning 'it seemed to me'. It's followed by an infinitive ('ver'). This structure expresses a perception or impression. The phrase 'con cara de susto' is a prepositional phrase modifying 'payasos' meaning 'with a face of fear'.
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disimulan llevan los trajes puestos
➔ Present Subjunctive + Present Indicative (stylistic inversion)
➔ The use of 'disimulan' in the subjunctive mood suggests uncertainty or a hypothetical situation. The inversion of the word order ('llevan los trajes puestos') is a stylistic choice common in poetry and song lyrics, emphasizing the action. 'Puestos' is a past participle used as an adjective.
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tengo que aprender a fingir mas
➔ Periphrastic Future + Infinitive
➔ The phrase 'tengo que aprender' is a periphrastic future construction, meaning 'I have to learn'. It uses the verb 'tener' (to have) + 'que' (that) + the infinitive 'aprender' (to learn). 'Mas' is an adverb meaning 'more'.
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No acato limites
➔ Negative Command/Prohibition
➔ This is a negative command, meaning 'I do not respect limits' or 'I don't obey limits'. 'Acato' is the first-person singular present indicative of 'acatar' (to respect, to obey). The 'No' creates the negative command.
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