Lyrics & Translation
Thinking of learning Portuguese? The song “Coisas Normais” (Normal Things) by D.A.M.A. and Carolina Deslandes is a great place to start. Its clear, repetitive chorus about wanting 'normal things' in a relationship makes it easy to follow along and pick up everyday vocabulary. The song's heartfelt lyrics about love and connection will not only help you learn the language but also give you a glimpse into Portuguese culture and the universal desire for simple happiness.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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dizer /diˈzeɾ/ A1 |
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ver /veɾ/ A1 |
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saber /saˈbeɾ/ A1 |
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coisas /ˈkoizɐs/ A1 |
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mudar /muˈdaɾ/ A2 |
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pensar /pẽˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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adorar /a.doˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ B1 |
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olhos /ˈɔʎuʃ/ B1 |
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esconder /es.kõˈdeɾ/ B2 |
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diferente /difeˈɾẽtʃi/ B2 |
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momento /moˈmẽtu/ B2 |
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lua /ˈlu.a/ B2 |
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selva /ˈsɛlvɐ/ C1 |
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escrever /es.kɾeˈveɾ/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se eu te dissesse
➔ Subjunctive mood in Portuguese (imperfect subjunctive)
➔ Use of the **subjunctive mood** to express doubt, possibility, or hypothetical situations.
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Fecha os olhos uma vez e pede
➔ Imperative form for **commands or requests**
➔ Use of the **imperative** to give direct commands or make requests.
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Quando eu digo vai desaparece
➔ Use of the **present indicative tense** to describe habitual actions or general truths.
➔ The **present indicative** tense to express general truths or habitual actions.
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Só quero coisas normais
➔ Use of **'apenas' + verb** to indicate a preference or desire.
➔ Using **'only' (só)** with a verb to emphasize a preference or limitation.
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E se por ti tudo bem
➔ Conditional expression using **'se' + present indicative**
➔ Using **'se' (if)** + present indicative to form conditional sentences.
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Eu já conheço os teus pais e tu os meus também
➔ Use of **'já' + present indicative** to express habitual knowledge.
➔ Use of **'já'** (already) with the present indicative to emphasize that something is known or habitual.
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Já tou a ver tudo, agora vê comigo
➔ Use of **'tá' + gerund (a + verb)** for colloquial present continuous.
➔ Colloquial form using **'tá'** + gerund (a + verb) to express ongoing action in the present.
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Carolina Deslandes

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Carolina Deslandes, Rui Veloso

Respirar
Carolina Deslandes, Agir, Diogo Piçarra

Adeus Amor Adeus
Carolina Deslandes

Tempestade
Pedro Abrunhosa, Carolina Deslandes

Coisas Normais
D.A.M.A, Carolina Deslandes

Por um Triz
Carolina Deslandes

Fim
Fernando Daniel, Carolina Deslandes

Senhora de Si
Ivo Lucas, Carolina Deslandes

Fim
Fernando Daniel, Carolina Deslandes

Vai Lá
Carolina Deslandes

Leva-me P'ra Casa
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Inquieta
Carolina Deslandes

Dois Dedos De Testa
Carolina Deslandes

Avião De Papel
Carolina Deslandes, Rui Veloso
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