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
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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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

Zona Sul
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
Bárbara Bandeira, Ivandro

Como Eu
Bárbara Bandeira

Finda
Bárbara Bandeira

Carro
Bárbara Bandeira, Dillaz

Cristaliza
Bárbara Bandeira
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