Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the heart of Latin American dramatic romance with José José’s 'Contigo No.' This powerful *balada* is a masterclass in conveying deep, conflicting emotions, allowing you to learn Spanish vocabulary related to love, loyalty, and heartbreak. Its eloquent structure and direct, emotional language make it an excellent choice for understanding how Spanish is used to tell complex, high-stakes moral stories in song.
Key Vocabulary
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duro ˈdu.ɾo A1 |
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querer keˈɾeɾ A1 |
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apreciar apre.θiˈaɾ A2 |
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respetar res.peˈtaɾ A2 |
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amigo aˈmi.ɣo A1 |
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amante aˈman.te A2 |
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engañar en.ɣaˈɲaɾ A2 |
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traicionar trai.θjo.ˈnaɾ B1 |
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leal leˈal A2 |
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marchar mar.ˈtʃaɾ A2 |
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tranquilo tɾanˈki.lo A1 |
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temor teˈmoɾ A2 |
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compañero kom.paˈɲe.ɾo A1 |
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infiel in.ˈfi.el B1 |
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perdón perˈdon A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Qué duro es para mí decirte que no quiero
➔ Present tense with 'es' for emphasis
➔ The verb 'es' (is) is used to emphasize the difficulty of the situation.
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Porque te aprecio tanto y tanto te respeto
➔ Use of 'tanto' for emphasis and repetition
➔ 'Tanto' is repeated to emphasize the depth of appreciation and respect.
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Yo soy amigo de ese hombre mucho antes
➔ Present tense to describe a past ongoing state
➔ The present tense 'soy' is used to describe a friendship that began in the past and continues.
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Cómo puedo yo engañarle
➔ Use of subjunctive mood in questions
➔ The subjunctive 'pueda' is used to express doubt or uncertainty in the question.
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No lo puedo traicionar, contigo no lo engañaré
➔ Double negative for emphasis
➔ The double negative 'no... no' is used to strongly emphasize the refusal to betray.
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Y ahora márchate tranquila y sin temores
➔ Use of imperative mood with 'márchate'
➔ The imperative 'márchate' is used to give a direct command to leave.
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Yo soy su amigo leal, contigo no, perdóname
➔ Contrast using 'contigo no'
➔ 'Contigo no' is used to create a clear contrast between loyalty and the refusal to betray.
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