Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with "Circle of Life" (or "Ciclo Sem Fim" in Portuguese), the unforgettable opening anthem from Disney's "The Lion King." This global phenomenon, performed in European Portuguese by Ana Paulino, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new language through its powerful lyrics and universal themes of life's interconnectedness. Discover the beauty of its impactful message and the rich cultural nuances that make this song truly special.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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leão /leˈɐ̃w/ A1 |
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ciclo /ˈsiklu/ B1 |
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sol /sɔl/ A1 |
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caminho /kaˈmiɲu/ A2 |
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emoção /e.moˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A2 |
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ver /veʁ/ A1 |
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conquistar /kõ.kisˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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brilhar /bɾiˈʎaʁ/ B1 |
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espera /esˈpeɾɐ/ A2 |
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locais /loˈkajʃ/ B2 |
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guiar /ɡiˈaʁ/ B1 |
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imaginar /imaʒiˈnaʁ/ A2 |
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tanta /ˈtɐ̃tɐ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Há mais para ver
➔ Present tense for expressing general truths.
➔ The phrase "Há mais" means "There is more" indicating an ongoing state.
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É o ciclo sem fim
➔ Simple present for stating facts.
➔ The phrase "É o ciclo" translates to "It is the cycle" indicating a fact.
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Até encontrar o nosso caminho
➔ Infinitive form to express purpose.
➔ The phrase "Até encontrar" means "Until finding" indicating a goal.
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É o Sol a brilhar
➔ Present continuous for ongoing actions.
➔ The phrase "É o Sol a brilhar" translates to "It is the Sun shining" indicating an ongoing action.
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E locais que queremos desvendar
➔ Relative clauses to provide additional information.
➔ The phrase "locais que queremos" means "places that we want" providing more detail about the places.
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É o ciclo sem fim que nos guiará
➔ Future tense to indicate actions that will happen.
➔ The phrase "que nos guiará" means "that will guide us" indicating a future action.
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Mais que o tempo pode permitir
➔ Comparative structures to express differences.
➔ The phrase "Mais que" means "More than" indicating a comparison.
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