Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Spanish-language music with Shakira and Maluma's hit song "Chantaje." Explore themes of love, manipulation, and freedom while learning essential Spanish vocabulary and experiencing the infectious rhythms of Latin pop and reggaeton. Discover how this song captures the push and pull of modern relationships, making it a perfect way to immerse yourself in the language.
Key Vocabulary
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mirar /miˈɾaɾ/ A1 |
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alejar /aˈlexaɾ/ B1 |
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sentir /senˈtiɾ/ A1 |
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guerra /ˈɡera/ A2 |
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chantaje /tʃanˈtaxe/ C1 |
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masoquista /masoˈkista/ C1 |
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egoísta /eɣoˈista/ B2 |
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libre /ˈliβɾe/ A2 |
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aire /ˈaiɾe/ A1 |
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mover /moˈβeɾ/ A1 |
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movimiento /moβiˈmjento/ A2 |
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manipular /mani puˈlaɾ/ B2 |
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cadera /kaˈðeɾa/ B1 |
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lista /ˈlista/ A2 |
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relación /relaˈθjon/ (Spain) or /relaˈsjon/ (Latin America) B1 |
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propaganda /pɾopaɰanˈða/ C1 |
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torcer /torˈθeɾ/ (Spain) or /torˈseɾ/ (Latin America) B2 |
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morir /moˈɾiɾ/ A2 |
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intención /intenˈθjon/ (Spain) or /intenˈsjon/ (Latin America) B2 |
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burlarse /buɾˈlaɾse/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Cuando estás bien, te alejas de mí
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Present Subjunctive) in Adverbial Clauses introduced by 'cuando'
➔ The phrase "Cuando estás bien" uses the present subjunctive "estés" (though it appears as "estás" which looks like indicative mood for 2nd person singular). 'Cuando' often triggers the subjunctive when referring to a future or uncertain time or condition. The indicative "estás" is used because it's describing something happening regularly, like a habit.
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Te sientes sola, y siempre estoy ahí
➔ Reflexive Verb 'sentirse' + Adjective
➔ 'Te sientes sola' uses the reflexive verb 'sentirse' (to feel oneself) followed by the adjective 'sola' (alone, feminine). It means 'You feel alone'. The reflexive pronoun 'te' indicates that the subject (you) is also the object of the verb.
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Oye, baby, no seas mala
➔ Imperative Mood (Negative) with Subjunctive
➔ The phrase 'No seas mala' is a negative imperative using the subjunctive form of the verb 'ser'. Negative imperatives in Spanish are formed using 'no' + the present subjunctive. Here, 'seas' is the subjunctive form of 'ser' for the 'tú' form.
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Se escucha en la calle que ya no me quieres
➔ Impersonal 'se' construction
➔ The phrase 'Se escucha en la calle que ya no me quieres' uses the impersonal 'se' construction. 'Se' indicates that the subject performing the action (hearing) is indefinite or unimportant. The emphasis is on the action itself, not on who is performing it. It translates to 'It is heard in the street that you no longer love me'.
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Ven y dímelo en la cara
➔ Imperative Mood (Affirmative) + Object Pronoun enclitic
➔ The phrase 'Ven y dímelo en la cara' is composed of two imperative verbs: 'Ven' (come) and 'dímelo' (tell it to me). 'Dímelo' is the imperative form of 'decir' (to say/tell) with the object pronouns 'me' (to me) and 'lo' (it) attached to the end. This is called an enclitic pronoun.
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Vida, te juro que eso no es así
➔ Use of 'que' to introduce a subordinate clause after a verb of saying.
➔ The word 'que' connects the main clause ('Te juro') with the subordinate clause ('eso no es así'). This is a common way to introduce a clause that expresses the content of what is being sworn/said.
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No vaya' a enderezar lo que no se ha torcido
➔ Periphrastic Future (ir a + infinitive) in the Subjunctive Mood
➔ Here "vaya a enderezar" uses a form of "ir a + infinitive" in the subjunctive mood. Since the main clause expresses a warning or suggestion introduced by “No vaya a…”, the subjunctive is required. This expresses a warning against doing something.
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