Lyrics & Translation
Discover the emotional depth of "Clássico" by The Gift. This song, a Portuguese indie pop gem, offers a unique perspective on introspection and hope, making it a special piece to connect with the band's musical evolution and the Portuguese language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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porta /ˈpɔr.tɐ/ A1 |
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vazio /vaiˈʒiu/ B2 |
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sobrevivir /so.bɾiˈviɾ/ B1 |
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amanhã /ɐˈmɐɲɐ/ A2 |
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olhos /ˈoʎuʃ/ A1 |
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pensar /pɐ̃ˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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flores /ˈfloɾɨʃ/ A2 |
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mata /ˈma.tɐ/ A2 |
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morrer /muˈʁeɾ/ B1 |
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céu /sɛw/ A1 |
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vento /ˈvẽ.tu/ B1 |
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mundo /ˈmũ.du/ A1 |
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ferrugem /fe.ʁuˈʒẽj/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Hei-de encontrar, dignificar, o sol de uma manhã
➔ Future tense with 'hei de' + infinitive
➔ 'Hei de' is a Portuguese expression used to indicate a near future action with intention.
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Vou querer sobreviver ao dia de amanhã
➔ Use of 'vou' + infinitive for near future intent
➔ 'Vou' is a Portuguese auxiliary verb indicating future intention or plan.
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E no fim da grande estrada há sempre um partir
➔ Use of 'há' (there is/are) for existence, plus 'sempre' for emphasis
➔ 'Há' is the Portuguese verb used to indicate existence, similar to 'there is/are'.
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E o mar e o sol e a chuva só me fazem ir
➔ Use of 'fazem' + infinitive to express causative action
➔ 'Fazem' is the third person plural form of 'fazer' (to do/make), used here with an infinitive to show causation.
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E acredito que no mundo há flores por abrir
➔ Use of 'acredito que' + present tense for belief or opinion
➔ 'Acredito que' is a common expression meaning 'I believe that', followed by a verb in present tense to state a belief or opinion.
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E depois de um sim ou não há sempre um amanhã
➔ Use of 'há' + noun phrase to indicate existence or presence after a condition
➔ 'Há' is used with a noun phrase to indicate the existence or occurrence of something following a condition or statement.
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