Lyrics & Translation
Explore the iconic Latin rock anthem "De Música Ligera" by Soda Stereo, a song that encapsulates the spirit of a generation. This legendary track offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into the nuances of the Spanish language while experiencing the cultural resonance of Latin American rock. Discover the simple yet profound lyrics and the story behind this timeless hit.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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desperté /de.speɾˈte/ B1 |
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soñarla /sɔˈɲaɾla/ B1 |
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pensé /penˈse/ B1 |
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escribirse /es.kɾiˈβiɾse/ B2 |
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sorteé /sorˈte̝e/ B2 |
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libra /ˈli.βɾa/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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música /ˈmu.si.ka/ A1 |
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libre /ˈli.βɾe/ A2 |
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queda /ˈke.ða/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ella durmió al calor de las masas
➔ Preposition 'al' (a + el) indicating movement or location
➔ The phrase 'al calor' uses 'al' to show the relationship between 'heat' and 'mass', meaning 'in the heat of the crowds'.
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Y yo desperté queriendo soñarla
➔ Gerund 'queriendo' as the main verb's complement meaning 'wanting to'
➔ The phrase 'queriendo soñarla' uses the gerund 'queriendo' to describe the ongoing desire to dream of her.
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Nunca sorteé las trampas del amor
➔ Preterite tense of 'sorteé' (sorteo: to pick, to sort out), indicating completed action
➔ Use of the preterite tense 'sorteé' emphasizes that the speaker never managed to evade the traps of love.
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Nada nos libra
➔ Present tense of 'libra' (from 'librar'), third person singular, indicating that nothing frees them
➔ The phrase 'Nada nos libra' uses present tense to assert that nothing can free 'us' from the love or memories.
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Nada más queda
➔ Present tense of 'queda' (from 'quedar'), third person singular, meaning 'nothing more remains'
➔ The phrase 'Nada más queda' emphasizes that only this remains; used to express finality.
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