Lyrics & Translation
Discover the captivating world of Portuguese Fado through Ana Moura's powerful rendition of 'Desfado.' This song, a blend of tradition and modernity, offers a unique emotional landscape that resonates deeply, allowing listeners to connect with the Portuguese spirit of 'saudade' and explore the nuanced expressions of the human heart.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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destino /dɨʃˈtinu/ B1 |
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fado /ˈfadu/ B2 |
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sentir /sẽ̃ˈtiɾ/ A2 |
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tristeza /tɾiʃˈtezɐ/ B1 |
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alegria /ɐlɨˈɡɾiɐ/ B1 |
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esperar /ɨʃpɨˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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saudade /sɐwˈdadɨ/ B2 |
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triste /ˈtɾiʃtɨ/ A2 |
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alegre /ɐˈlɛɡɾɨ/ B1 |
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cantar /kɐ̃ˈtaɾ/ A1 |
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lamento /lɐˈmẽtu/ B2 |
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silêncio /siˈlẽsju/ B1 |
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voz /vɔʃ/ A2 |
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desgraça /dɨʒˈɡɾasɐ/ B2 |
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sorte /ˈsɔɾtɨ/ A2 |
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certeza /sɨɾˈtezɐ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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o meu fado é nem ter fado nenhum
➔ Negative expression with 'não' + verb
➔ 'não' is used to make the verb in the negative form, as in 'não ter fado' meaning 'not having fate'.
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Já que tenho alguém que aqui está e não existe
➔ Subordinate clause with 'que' indicating reason or condition
➔ 'que' introduces a subordinate clause explaining the reason or condition.
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Sentir-me triste só por me sentir tão bem
➔ Reflexive verb with pronoun 'me' to express feelings
➔ Reflexive pronouns like 'me' are used with verbs to indicate that the subject and the object are the same, expressing personal feelings.
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Que sorte eu viver tão desgraçada
➔ Subordinate clause with 'que' and adjective phrase
➔ 'que' introduces a subordinate clause, and 'tão desgraçada' is an adjective phrase describing the subject.
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Além da grande incerteza de não estar certa de nada
➔ Prepositional phrase with 'de' and subordinate clause 'de não estar certa de nada'
➔ Prepositional phrase 'Além da' means 'beyond the', introducing the context of uncertainty, with a subordinate clause describing lack of certainty.
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Ai que tristeza esta minha alegria
➔ Exclamatory phrase with 'que' to express emotion
➔ 'que' introduces an exclamatory phrase to emphasize a strong emotion or sentiment.
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