Lyrics & Translation
Explore the heartfelt sentiments of "Cinco Centavitos" by Pedrito Otiniano. This classic bolero offers a poignant reflection on the universal human desire for happiness, even in small measures. Learn the Spanish lyrics and connect with the emotional depth that has made this song a cherished piece of Latin music history.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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vida /ˈbi.ða/ A1 |
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felicidad /feliθiˈðað/ A2 |
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comprar /komˈpɾaɾ/ A1 |
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dicha /ˈdi.tʃa/ B1 |
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sangre /ˈsaŋ.ɡɾe/ A2 |
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lágrimas /ˈla.ɡɾi.mas/ B1 |
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infierno /inˈfjɛr.no/ B2 |
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angustia /aŋˈɡus.tja/ B2 |
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besar /beˈsaɾ/ A1 |
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tener /teˈneɾ/ A1 |
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quiere /ˈkje.ɾe/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quiero comprarle a la vida
➔ Use of the verb 'querer' in the present indicative followed by an infinitive to express desire.
➔ 'Quiero' means 'I want', and it is followed by the infinitive 'comprarle' (to buy for him/her).
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Pagando con sangre y con lágrimas
➔ Use of the gerund 'pagando' to indicate the manner of how something is done, followed by 'con' to specify means or manner.
➔ 'Pagando' is the gerund form of 'pagar' meaning 'paying', describing how the action is performed.
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Tan solo un minuto poderte besar
➔ Use of 'poder' in the infinitive to express ability or possibility, with the pronoun 'te' attached to 'poder' in an infinitive phrase.
➔ 'Poderte' is a combination of 'poder' (to be able) and the pronoun 'te' (you), expressing the ability to do something.
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Aunque después no te tenga
➔ Use of the subjunctive 'tenga' after 'aunque' to express concession or hypothetical situations.
➔ 'Aunque' means 'although' or 'even if', and 'tenga' is the present subjunctive form of 'tener'.
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Y viva un infierno y tenga que llorar
➔ Use of the subjunctive 'viva' and 'tenga' to express subjunctive mood in hypothetical or emotional expressions.
➔ 'Viva' is the present subjunctive of 'vivir' (to live), and 'tenga' is the present subjunctive of 'tener' (to have).
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