Lyrics & Translation
Dive into "Committed" by Rauw Alejandro and Pharrell Williams, a dynamic, bilingual track perfect for learners interested in contemporary urban Spanish mixed with slick English hooks. This song offers a modern look at desire, passion, and the complexity of commitment, providing a catchy backdrop to pick up on current slang and the nuances of spoken Spanish rhythm within a hit musical context.
Key Vocabulary
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committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ B1 |
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consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ A2 |
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livin' /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ A1 |
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turnin' /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/ A2 |
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sneakin' /ˈsniːkɪŋ/ A2 |
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bracing /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/ B1 |
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settle /ˈsɛtəl/ A2 |
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breaking /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ A2 |
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comprometer /kòm.pɾo.meˈteɾ/ B1 |
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comerte /koˈmeɾ.te/ A2 |
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descubiertos /des.ku.βjerˈtos/ B1 |
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pienso /ˈpjen.so/ A2 |
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ocurrido /o.kuˈri.ðo/ B1 |
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etcetera /ɛtˈsɛtərə/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm committed to hitting that booty consistent, right, regular
➔ Present continuous tense with 'to' infinitive
➔ The phrase 'I'm committed to hitting' uses the present continuous tense ('I'm committed') to express an ongoing commitment, followed by the 'to' infinitive ('to hitting') to indicate the purpose or action of the commitment.
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Tú me pone' a pensar, ma (ma)
➔ Present tense in Spanish
➔ The verb 'pone' is in the present tense, indicating a current action or state. In Spanish, it conjugates to 'pones' for 'tú' (you), but here it's shortened in colloquial speech.
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Uno de los dos quiere terminar (ay)
➔ Present tense with indefinite article
➔ The phrase uses the present tense verb 'quiere' (wants) with the indefinite article 'uno' (one) to express an unspecified person's desire.
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I'm committed to keepin' in silence what you say ain't sharable
➔ Contraction and 'to' infinitive
➔ The contraction 'keepin'' is a shortened form of 'keeping', and the phrase uses the 'to' infinitive to express purpose.
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Baby, yo me quiero comprometer contigo
➔ Reflexive verb in Spanish
➔ The verb 'quiero comprometer' is reflexive with 'me', indicating the action is directed back to the subject.
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