Dançando – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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fundo /ˈfũ.du/ A2 |
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beleza /beˈlezɐ/ A2 |
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mundo /ˈmũ.du/ A1 |
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enxergar /ẽʃ.seɾˈɡaɾ/ B1 |
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tardes /ˈtaɾ.dəs/ A1 |
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domingo /doˈmĩ.ɡu/ A1 |
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sorrindo /soˈʀĩ.du/ A2 |
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domar /doˈmaɾ/ B2 |
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peito /ˈpej.tu/ A2 |
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fogo /ˈfo.ɡu/ A1 |
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justificar /ʒus.ti.fiˈkaɾ/ B2 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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morna /ˈmɔɾ.nɐ/ B1 |
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dançando /dɐ̃ˈsɐ̃.du/ A1 |
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esqueço /isˈke.su/ A2 |
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graça /ˈɡɾa.sɐ/ B1 |
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menina /meˈni.nɐ/ A1 |
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entrego /ĩˈtɾe.ɡu/ B1 |
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cego /ˈse.ɡu/ B1 |
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acredita /ɐ.kɾeˈdi.tɐ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu sei que lá no fundo / Há tanta beleza no mundo
➔ Existential 'Haver' with 'tanta' (so much)
➔ The word "Há" is a form of the verb "Haver", used here in an impersonal way to express existence. It translates to "there is" or "there are". "Tanta" means "so much" or "so many", indicating a large quantity. The combination suggests the speaker acknowledges there is a lot of beauty in the world, even if they struggle to see it.
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Qualquer coisa pra domar / O peito em fogo
➔ Infinitive phrase acting as a noun modifier ('pra domar' - to tame)
➔ "Pra domar" is a shortened colloquial form of "para domar", which means "to tame". The entire phrase implies the speaker is looking for something to control or calm their inner turmoil (their "peito em fogo" - chest on fire).
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O mundo acaba hoje e eu estarei dançando
➔ Future Continuous Tense (estarei dançando - I will be dancing)
➔ "Estarei dançando" uses the future continuous tense. It describes an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. In this case, the specific time is the end of the world, and the action in progress is dancing. This paints a picture of resilience and defiance.
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Pronta pro mundo acabar
➔ Ellipsis (omission) of 'estar': 'Pronta para o mundo acabar' (Ready for the world to end)
➔ The sentence grammatically should be 'Eu estou pronta para o mundo acabar' or 'Eu estou pronta para que o mundo acabe'. However, in informal speech, 'estar' is often dropped. "Pronta" agrees in gender and number with the speaker (feminine singular). The phrase signifies preparedness or acceptance of the end.
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Você acredita no depois / Prefiro o agora
➔ Contrasting prepositions: 'no depois' (in the afterlife/future) vs. 'o agora' (the now/present)
➔ This highlights a contrast in belief. "No depois" refers to an afterlife or future, while "o agora" refers to the present moment. The speaker states a preference for living in the present rather than focusing on what might come after death or in the future.
