Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the nuanced world of Brazilian pop with Kid Abelha's "Como Eu Quero." This iconic 1984 track, while sounding like a love song, offers a complex narrative about relationship dynamics and control. Learning the lyrics of "Como Eu Quero" provides insight into Brazilian Portuguese slang and conversational phrases, showcasing how language can convey subtle emotions and social commentary, making it a special song for language learners interested in Brazilian culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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muda /ˈmu.dɐ/ B1 |
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mistério /miʃˈtɛ.ɾju/ B1 |
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bermuda /beɾˈmu.dɐ/ A2 |
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sério /ˈsɛ.ɾju/ A2 |
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dramas /ˈdɾɐ.mɐs/ B2 |
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sucesso /suˈse.su/ B1 |
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mundo /ˈmũ.du/ A1 |
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particular /paɾ.ti.kuˈlaɾ/ B1 |
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solos /ˈsɔ.lus/ B1 |
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guitarra /ɡiˈta.ʁɐ/ A1 |
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conquistar /kõ.kiʃˈtaɾ/ B2 |
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precisa /pɾeˈsi.zɐ/ A2 |
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retoque /ʁeˈtɔ.ki/ B2 |
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total /toˈtaw/ A2 |
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transformar /tɾɐ̃s.foɾˈmaɾ/ B1 |
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rascunho /ʁasˈku.ɲu/ B2 |
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arte /ˈaɾ.tʃi/ A2 |
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cilada /siˈla.dɐ/ B2 |
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domínio /doˈmi.nju/ B2 |
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ensino /ẽˈsi.nu/ A2 |
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melhor /meˈʎoɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Diz pra eu ficar muda, faz cara de mistério
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The phrase uses the imperative form of the verb "dizer" (to say) to give a command: "Diz" (Say).
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O que você precisa é de um retoque total
➔ Present simple tense
➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense to express a general truth: "O que você precisa" (What you need).
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Vou transformar o seu rascunho em arte final
➔ Future tense
➔ The phrase uses the future tense to indicate an action that will happen: "Vou transformar" (I will transform).
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Longe do meu domínio, cê vai de mal a pior
➔ Conditional clause
➔ The sentence presents a conditional situation: "Longe do meu domínio" (Far from my domain).
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Cada um por si, você por mim e mais nada
➔ Prepositional phrases
➔ The phrase uses prepositional phrases to indicate relationships: "Cada um por si" (Each one for themselves).
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Uh! Eu quero você
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase expresses a desire in the present: "Eu quero" (I want).
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