Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the captivating world of Brazilian Portuguese with MARIA's "Codinome." This song offers a rich and sensual lyrical journey, providing an excellent opportunity to learn modern, expressive vocabulary related to emotions, desire, and intimate relationships. Its direct and metaphorical language, combined with a compelling rhythm, makes it particularly engaging for language learners interested in contemporary Brazilian music and culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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chegar /ʃeˈɡaʁ/ A2 |
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destrancada /des.tʁɐ̃ˈka.da/ B1 |
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esperando /iʃpeˈɾɐ̃du/ A2 |
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andar /ɐ̃ˈdaʁ/ A2 |
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fala /ˈfa.la/ A2 |
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louca /ˈlou.ka/ B1 |
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roupa /ˈʁo.pɐ/ A1 |
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fácil /ˈfa.siw/ A2 |
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boca /ˈbo.ka/ A1 |
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devoro /deˈvo.ɾu/ B1 |
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joelhos /ʒoˈʎejs/ A2 |
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adora /aˈdo.ɾa/ A2 |
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segurar /seˈɡu.ɾaʁ/ B1 |
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cabelo /kaˈbe.lu/ A2 |
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fazer /faˈzeʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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A porta já tá destrancada.
➔ Present perfect tense.
➔ The phrase "já tá destrancada" indicates that the door is already unlocked, showing a completed action relevant to the present.
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Se você quiser, eu nem vou me importar.
➔ Conditional sentences.
➔ The phrase "Se você quiser" introduces a condition, meaning 'If you want', which affects the outcome of the main clause.
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Com a boca te devoro.
➔ Present tense for actions.
➔ The phrase "te devoro" uses the present tense to express an action happening now.
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E você olha pra mim.
➔ Present continuous tense.
➔ The phrase "você olha pra mim" indicates an ongoing action in the present.
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Mas amanhã eu volto.
➔ Future tense.
➔ The phrase "amanhã eu volto" expresses an action that will happen in the future.
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E fica foda de ir embora.
➔ Colloquial expressions.
➔ The phrase "fica foda de ir embora" uses informal language to express difficulty in leaving.
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Porte de atleta, aguenta uma maratona.
➔ Noun phrases.
➔ The phrase "Porte de atleta" is a noun phrase describing a characteristic.
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Com tesão, diaba virou o meu codinome.
➔ Past tense.
➔ The phrase "diaba virou" uses the past tense to indicate a change that has already occurred.
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