Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the poignant world of Sonora Skandalo's 'Costumbres,' a song that beautifully captures the bittersweet reality of relationships maintained by habit rather than passion. Through its relatable lyrics and signature cumbia-ska sound, you can explore the universal theme of enduring connections and the complex emotions that come with them.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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costumbre /kosˈtumbre/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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volverás /bolβˈeɾas/ B1 |
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quiero /ˈkjeɾo/ A2 |
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sentir /senˈtiɾ/ B1 |
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peor /peˈoɾ/ A2 |
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extraño /eksˈtɾaɲo/ A2 |
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verdad /beɾˈðað/ A2 |
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fuerte /ˈfweɾte/ B2 |
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siente /ˈsjente/ A2 |
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pequeña /peˈkeɲa/ A2 |
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bien /bjen/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Háblame de ti
➔ Imperative form used for giving commands or requests.
➔ The phrase "Háblame" is an imperative form of the verb "hablar" (to speak), meaning 'Talk to me'.
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Que yo estoy convencida
➔ Present indicative used to express certainty.
➔ The phrase "yo estoy convencida" means 'I am convinced', indicating a strong belief.
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Siempre volverás
➔ Future tense used to indicate a future action.
➔ The phrase "Siempre volverás" means 'You will always return', indicating a future action.
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Y aunque ya no sientas más amor por mí
➔ Subjunctive mood used to express doubt or hypothetical situations.
➔ The phrase "aunque ya no sientas" means 'even if you no longer feel', indicating a hypothetical situation.
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No cabe duda que es verdad que la costumbre es más fuerte que el amor
➔ Expressions of certainty and comparison.
➔ The phrase "No cabe duda que" means 'There is no doubt that', expressing certainty.
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