Despacito

• By: Luis Fonsi, JJ Lin

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
bailar /baiˈlaɾ/ A2	verb - to dance
mirándote /miˈɾanˌdo.te/ A2	verb (gerund/participle) - looking at you
llamándome /ʝamaˈnandome/ B1	verb (gerund/participle) - calling me
imán /iˈman/ B2	noun - magnet
metálico /meˈtali.ko/ B2	adjective - metallic
plan /plan/ A2	noun - plan, scheme
pulso /ˈpulsɔ/ B1	noun - pulse, heartbeat
sensidos /senˈtiðos/ B1	noun - senses
respirar /res.piˈɾaɾ/ A2	verb - to breathe
cuello /ˈkweʝo/ A2	noun - neck
besos /ˈbɛ.sos/ A2	noun - kisses
laberinto /laβeˈɾinto/ B2	noun - labyrinth
manuscrito /ma.nuˈsɾi.to/ C1	noun - manuscript
ritmo /ˈritmo/ A2	noun - rhythm
tierra /ˈtjera/ A2	noun - land, earth
olass /ˈo.la/ A2	noun - waves

Grammar:

• Sí, sabes que ya llevo un rato mirándote

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous (llevo + gerund)

  ➔ This sentence uses the structure "llevar + time + gerund" to express an action that started in the past and continues into the present. "Llevo un rato mirándote" means "I've been watching you for a while."

• Vi que tu mirada ya estaba llamándome

  ➔ Imperfect Continuous (estaba + gerund) within a subordinate clause with 'que'

  ➔ This sentence uses the imperfect continuous tense within a subordinate clause introduced by "que". "Estaba llamándome" describes an action in progress in the past at the same time as another past action ("Vi").

• Muéstrame el camino que yo voy

  ➔ Subjunctive with 'que' (although indicative is often used in this case colloquially)

  ➔ Technically, the clause "que yo vaya" would be grammatically correct, using the subjunctive mood. However, in colloquial Spanish, the indicative mood "que yo voy" is frequently used, though less formal. The 'yo' is optional as the verb ending implies the subject.

• Tú, tú eres el imán y yo soy el metal

  ➔ Use of ser for essential characteristics (being a magnet/metal)

  ➔ The verb "ser" is used to describe inherent or essential characteristics. Being a magnet or metal is presented as an intrinsic quality, hence "eres" and "soy".

• Me voy acercando y voy armando el plan

  ➔ Ir + gerund (progressive tense emphasizing ongoing action)

  ➔ The construction "ir + gerund" expresses an action that is in progress. It's similar to the English "be + -ing" but adds an emphasis on the progression. "Me voy acercando" means "I am getting closer (gradually)."

• Sólo con pensarlo se acelera el pulso

  ➔ Impersonal 'se' (se + verb)

  ➔ The impersonal "se" is used to express an action without a specific subject. Here, "se acelera el pulso" means "(one's) pulse accelerates," or more naturally, "the pulse quickens." The subject isn't a person, but rather, a reaction. The actual subject is "el pulso" (the pulse).

• Deja que te diga cosas al oído

  ➔ Imperative with 'que' + Subjunctive (request/order)

  ➔ While "deja" is already an imperative form, adding "que + subjunctive" can soften the imperative or add a polite request. It's essentially saying, "Let it be that I tell you things..." However, in practice, the subjunctive can be omitted in spoken language in some contexts and indicative is used instead, though it might be considered grammatically incorrect.

• Para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo

  ➔ 'Para que' + Subjunctive (expressing purpose)

  ➔ The phrase "para que" introduces a clause of purpose and requires the subjunctive mood. "Te acuerdes" is the subjunctive form of "acordarse" (to remember). The whole phrase means "so that you remember if you are not with me."