Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and "Despacito" is the perfect song to start with Spanish. Its clear pronunciation and repetitive chorus make it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary related to romance and affection. The song's global success proves that the passion and emotion in music can transcend language barriers, and by learning the lyrics, you can connect more deeply with this cultural sensation.
Key Vocabulary
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moment /mɔ.mɑ̃/ A1 |
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yeux /jø/ A1 |
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chemin /ʃə.mɛ̃/ A1 |
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coeur /kœʁ/ A1 |
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bras /bʁa/ A1 |
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mots /mo/ A1 |
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vie /vi/ A1 |
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lèvres /lɛvʁ/ A2 |
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limites /li.mit/ A2 |
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temps /tɑ̃/ A2 |
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voyage /vwa.jaʒ/ A2 |
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beauté /bo.te/ B1 |
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mains /mɛ̃/ A1 |
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vagues /vaɡ/ B1 |
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soleil /sɔ.lɛj/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tu, tu sais que je te regarde depuis un moment
➔ Present tense with "depuis" to express an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
➔ The sentence uses "je te regarde depuis un moment," meaning 'I have been watching you for a while.' "Depuis" indicates the duration of the action.
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Montre moi le chemin, je te suis
➔ Imperative mood (Montre) followed by the present tense (je te suis).
➔ "Montre moi le chemin" is a command, 'Show me the way,' and "je te suis" means 'I am following you.' The imperative sets the tone for a request.
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Je prendrai soin de toi sans te faire de mal
➔ Future tense (prendrai) and the use of "sans" + infinitive to express how something will be done.
➔ "Je prendrai soin de toi" is 'I will take care of you,' and "sans te faire de mal" means 'without hurting you.' "Sans" followed by the infinitive shows the manner of caring.
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Rien que d'y penser je sens mon coeur qui bat
➔ The structure "Rien que de + infinitive" to express the idea of 'just by'. The relative pronoun "qui" introducing a relative clause.
➔ "Rien que d'y penser" means 'Just thinking about it' and "mon coeur qui bat" means 'my heart that beats'. The relative pronoun "qui" connects the heart to the action of beating.
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Quand tes bras s'approchent, mon coeur, mes sens s'emballent
➔ Use of "Quand" (when) to introduce a temporal clause. The reflexive verb "s'emballer" (to get carried away) is used.
➔ "Quand tes bras s'approchent" (When your arms approach) sets up a condition, and "mon coeur, mes sens s'emballent" (my heart, my senses get carried away) describes the result.
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Je ne veux désormais plus me passer de toi
➔ Use of "ne...plus" to express "no longer/anymore".
➔ "Je ne veux plus me passer de toi" means 'I no longer want to do without you'. It shows a change in desire.
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Viens goûter à ma bouche et dis moi ce que ça te fait
➔ Imperative mood (Viens, dis). The use of "ce que" as a relative pronoun asking 'what'.
➔ "Viens goûter à ma bouche" is 'Come taste my mouth' (invitation), and "dis moi ce que ça te fait" is 'tell me what it does to you'. "Ce que" introduces the question.
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Peu importe le temps, oui avec toi faire le voyage
➔ "Peu importe" + noun clause expressing "no matter". Inversion of verb after "Peu importe".
➔ "Peu importe le temps" means 'no matter the time'. It introduces the idea that time is not a concern. This construction emphasizes that the length of time is insignificant compared to being with the other person.
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