Cumbia Sampuesana – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Aniceto Molina

Lyrics & Translation

Step into the vibrant world of Colombian cumbia with Aniceto Molina's iconic "Cumbia Sampuesana." This timeless track, powered by the infectious rhythm of the accordion, is more than just a song – it's an invitation to dance and celebrate. Discover the joy and passion woven into its melodies, and let it guide you into the heart of Latin American music.

[English]

Prrr

And she says

Yes, yes, yes

Pure hip movement, girl

The Sampuesana cumbia, the one they dance with passion

The Sampuesana cumbia, the one they dance with passion

Move yourself, girl

...

The Sampuesana cumbia, the one they dance with passion

The Sampuesana cumbia, the one they dance with passion

But what a groove, like

Oh oh oh oh girl

Oh oh oh oh girl

...

Hey hoo hey

...

[Spanish]

Prrr

Y dice

Si, si, si

Puro movimiento de cadera, negra

La cumbia sampuesana la que bailan con ganas

La cumbia sampuesana la que bailen con ganas

Muévete, muévete negra

La cumbia sampuesana la que bailan con ganas

La cumbia sampesana la que bailan con ganas

Pero que bajo, como

Prrr

Uy uy uy uy negra

Hey huy hey

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
movimiento /moβiˈmjento/ B1	noun - movement, motion
cadera /kaˈðeɾa/ A2	noun - hip
negra /ˈneɣɾa/ A2	adjective - black (feminine)
cumbia /ˈkʊmbja/ A2	noun - a traditional Colombian dance and music genre
bailan /ˈbai̯lan/ A2	verb - they dance
ganas /ˈɣanas/ B1	noun - desire, eagerness
muévete /mweˈβete/ A2	verb - move yourself
bajo /ˈβaxo/ A2	adjective - low, short
bajen /ˈbaxen/ A2	verb - they go down; they lower

Key Grammar Structures

• La cumbia sampuesana la que bailan con ganas

  ➔ Relative clause

  ➔ The phrase "la que bailan con ganas" is a relative clause that provides more information about "la cumbia sampuesana".

• Muévete, muévete negra

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The verb "muévete" is in the imperative mood, used to give commands or requests.

• Puro movimiento de cadera

  ➔ Noun phrase

  ➔ The phrase "puro movimiento de cadera" is a noun phrase that describes a type of movement.

• Pero que bajo, como

  ➔ Exclamatory sentence

  ➔ The phrase "Pero que bajo, como" is an exclamatory sentence expressing surprise or admiration.