Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic and philosophical journey with 'Contrapunto para Humano y Computadora' by El Cuarteto de Nos. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Spanish through its clever wordplay and debate-style lyrics. Its unique structure, resembling a traditional 'payada' or freestyle rap battle, makes it a special and engaging way to explore complex ideas about what it means to be human in the age of technology. By following the lyrical duel, you'll not only improve your Spanish but also be prompted to reflect on profound questions of our time.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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La primera es la vencida
➔ The first is the one that wins.
➔ The phrase uses the structure 'is the' to indicate a state of being.
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Porque su ego lo devora
➔ Because his ego devours him.
➔ The use of 'devours' indicates an action that is consuming or overwhelming.
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A mí no me representan
➔ They do not represent me.
➔ The phrase uses a negation to express that someone does not represent the speaker.
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Usted es como Pilatos
➔ You are like Pilate.
➔ The comparison structure 'is like' is used to draw a parallel between two subjects.
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Pienso, luego existo diría
➔ I think, therefore I am, he would say.
➔ This phrase uses a conditional structure to express what someone would say.
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Soy mi propio testaferro
➔ I am my own frontman.
➔ The phrase uses a possessive structure to indicate ownership or self-representation.
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Y la libertad no sabés lo que es
➔ And you do not know what freedom is.
➔ The phrase uses a negation to express a lack of knowledge about a concept.
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