Cigana – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the rich Brazilian musical tradition with "Cigana" by Raça Negra and Só Pra Contrariar. This heartfelt pagode song offers a beautiful glimpse into themes of enduring love and longing, making it a perfect piece for those looking to connect with Brazilian culture through its evocative melodies and poignant lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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morrendo /moˈʁẽdu/ B1 |
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feliz /feˈliz/ A2 |
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saudade /sawˈdadʒi/ B2 |
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maltratar /mawltɾaˈtaʁ/ B2 |
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sofrendo /soˈfɾẽdu/ B1 |
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querendo /keˈɾẽdu/ B1 |
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impossível /ĩpoˈsivɛu/ B2 |
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delirar /de.liˈɾaʁ/ B2 |
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louco /ˈloku/ B1 |
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perder /peʁˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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cigana /siˈɡɐ̃nɐ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Não deixe o tempo acabar com o nosso amor
➔ Negative command with 'não deixe' + infinitive
➔ 'não deixe' is a negative imperative form meaning 'don’t let'.
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Eu choro por você
➔ Verb 'chorar' in present tense with preposition 'por'
➔ 'chorar' is a verb meaning 'to cry', used here in the present tense with 'por' indicating 'for'.
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Estou morrendo aos poucos
➔ 'estou' + gerund of 'morrer' to form present continuous
➔ 'estou' is the first person singular of 'estar' (to be), combined with the gerund form 'morrendo' to indicate ongoing action.
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Você parece estar feliz
➔ Verb 'parecer' in present tense + infinitive 'estar'
➔ 'parecer' means 'to seem', used here with 'estar' in its infinitive form to express a state or condition.
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Eu não vou resistir
➔ Negative future tense with 'não vou' + infinitive 'resistir'
➔ 'não vou resistir' means 'I will not resist', combining the negative future tense with the infinitive.
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Nasci pra você, cigana
➔ Preposition 'pra' (para) + verb 'nascer' in past tense (pretérito perfeito)
➔ 'Pra' is a colloquial contraction of 'para', meaning 'for'. 'Nasci' is the past tense of 'nascer' (to be born), expressing a sense of destiny or fate.
Album: Gigantes do Samba
Same Singer
Cuando Acaba El Placer
Só Pra Contrariar
Que Se Chama Amor
Só Pra Contrariar
Cigana
Raça Negra, Só Pra Contrariar
Depois Do Prazer
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Raça Negra, Só Pra Contrariar
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