Como Se Te Fosse Perder – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amanhã /ɐ.mɐˈɲɐ/ A2 |
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presente /pɾeˈzẽtʃi/ A2 |
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beijo /ˈbej.ʒu/ A1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽ.pu/ A2 |
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luz /luʊz/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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perder /peʁˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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querer /keˈɾeʁ/ B1 |
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aprender /a.pɾẽˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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tudo /ˈtu.du/ A1 |
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primeiro /pɾiˈmeɾu/ A2 |
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dizer /dɨˈzeʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Vamos fazer de conta que é o último beijo
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood "que é" to express a hypothetical or unreal situation.
➔ The phrase "que é" is in the subjunctive mood, which is used here to indicate a hypothetical or wishful scenario.
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Hoje dou-te tudo, tudo
➔ Use of direct object pronoun "te" combined with the verb "dou" in the present tense.
➔ The phrase "dou-te" combines the verb "dar" (to give) with the indirect object pronoun "te" to indicate giving to 'you'.
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Que no fim só quer quem já não tem
➔ Use of the relative pronoun "quem" with the present tense "quer" to refer to people in a general sense.
➔ The pronoun "quem" introduces a relative clause, referring back to "só quer" (only wants) and expressing general preference.
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Que não existe o amor perfeito
➔ Use of negative form "não existe" with noun "amor perfeito" to state that perfect love does not exist.
➔ The phrase "não existe" is in the present tense and negative form, indicating non-existence of "amor perfeito."
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Já tenho tudo
➔ Use of the present tense "tenho" of the verb "ter" (to have) with the adverb "já" (already).
➔ The phrase "já tenho" expresses an action completed in the present, emphasizing that the speaker already possesses everything.
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Só temos uma vida para aprender
➔ Use of the modal "temos" (we have) in present tense with "uma vida" (a life) and "para aprender" (to learn).
➔ The phrase "só temos uma vida" uses the present tense of "ter" (to have) to emphasize the limited nature of life for learning.