Lyrics & Translation
Discover the nuances of Portuguese through 'Cidade,' a collaboration between Bárbara Tinoco and Bárbara Bandeira. This song beautifully illustrates how city life can obscure our view of what truly matters, offering a poignant reflection on modern relationships and the search for authenticity amidst urban distractions. Learn about Portuguese pop culture and improve your language skills with this engaging duet.
Key Vocabulary
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ver /vɛʁ/ A2 |
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querer /kɐˈɾeɾ/ B1 |
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cidade /siˈðaði/ A2 |
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luz /luʃ/ A2 |
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estrela /ɨˈʃtɾɛlɐ/ B1 |
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noite /nojt(ɨ)/ A2 |
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pessoas /pɨˈsɔɐʃ/ A2 |
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mirar /miˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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brilhar /bɾiˈʎaɾ/ B2 |
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poder /poˈdeɾ/ B1 |
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lugar /luˈɣaɾ/ A2 |
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casa /ˈkazɐ/ A1 |
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esperar /ʃpɨˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Posso ficar
➔ use of 'posso' + infinitive to express 'I can' or 'may'
➔ 'Posso' is the modal verb 'can' in Portuguese, expressing ability or permission.
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não dês conversa à minha vontade de desconversar
➔ Use of negative form 'não' + present subjunctive 'dês' to express prohibition or suggestion
➔ 'Não' is the negation 'not', and 'dês' is the present subjunctive form of 'dar', used here to express 'don't give' or 'do not' in a suggestion or prohibition.
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E eu até queria ver as estrelas
➔ Use of 'até' + imperfect subjunctive 'queria' to express a hypothetical or wishful desire
➔ 'Até' means 'even' or 'so much as', and 'queria' is the imperfect subjunctive of 'querer', used here to express a wish or hypothetical desire.
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E a cidade são só luzes
➔ Use of 'são' as third person plural form of 'ser' to describe 'the lights' as a plural noun
➔ 'São' is the third person plural present tense of 'ser', and is used here to agree with the plural subject 'as luzes' (the lights).
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Eu não consigo vê-las
➔ Use of 'não' + present tense of 'conseguir' + infinitive 'vê-las' to express inability to see 'them'
➔ 'Não' is the negation, 'conseguir' is the verb 'to be able to', and 'vê-las' is the infinitive 'ver' + pronoun 'las' (them), indicating the inability to see 'them'.
Same Singer
Mais
Bárbara Bandeira
Não Gosta
Bárbara Bandeira
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Bárbara Bandeira, WIU
Flores
Bárbara Bandeira, EU.CLIDES
Como Tu
Bárbara Bandeira, Ivandro
A Última Carta
Bárbara Bandeira
E Se Eu
Bárbara Bandeira
Friendzone
Bárbara Bandeira
Como Eu
Bárbara Bandeira
Nós os Dois
Bárbara Bandeira
Cidade
Bárbara Tinoco, Bárbara Bandeira
Onde Vais
Bárbara Bandeira, Carminho
Como Tu
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Como Eu
Bárbara Bandeira
Finda
Bárbara Bandeira
Carro
Bárbara Bandeira, Dillaz
Cristaliza
Bárbara Bandeira
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