Cielito Lindo
Lyrics:
Vocabulary in this song:
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sierra /ˈsjɛrə/ A2 |
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ojitos /oˈxitos/ A1 |
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lunar /luˈnɑːr/ B1 |
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cantar /kanˈtar/ A1 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ A2 |
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alegrar /aleˈɣɾaɾ/ B1 |
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enamorar /enaˈmoɾar/ B1 |
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boca /ˈboka/ A1 |
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Grammar:
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Cielito lindo, de contrabando
➔ Use of prepositional phrase to specify origin or manner
➔ The phrase "de contrabando" is a prepositional phrase indicating manner (smuggling).
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Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores
➔ Imperative mood with a coordinating conjunction to give a command or advice
➔ The phrase "canta y no llores" uses the imperative form "canta" (sing) to give advice.
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Porque cantando se alegran
➔ Use of gerund to indicate an ongoing action as the cause or reason
➔ The gerund "cantando" (singing) indicates an ongoing action that causes happiness.
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Donde pones los ojos
➔ Use of indirect question structure with present tense to express uncertainty or advice
➔ The phrase "Donde pones los ojos" is an indirect question asking where one places their eyes or gaze.
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Que a mí me toca
➔ Use of indirect object pronoun "me" with a reflexive verb construction to indicate possession or obligation
➔ The phrase "que a mí me toca" uses an indirect object "me" to indicate that something pertains to or is one's duty or lot.