Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the global sensation that is “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, a song that not only dominated the charts but also sparked a worldwide interest in Latin music and Spanish language. Discover how this infectious tune blends reggaeton rhythms with a message of taking things slow, making it a perfect anthem for learning and appreciating the nuances of Spanish culture and music.
Key Vocabulary
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mirando /miˈɾando/ A2 |
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bailar /baiˈlaɾ/ A2 |
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mirada /miˈɾada/ A2 |
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camino /kaˈmino/ A2 |
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imán /iˈman/ B1 |
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metal /meˈtal/ B1 |
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acercando /aθeɾˈkando/ B1 |
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plan /plan/ B1 |
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pulso /ˈpulso/ B1 |
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gustando /gusˈtando/ B1 |
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sentidos /senˈtiðos/ B2 |
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tomarlo /toˈmaɾlo/ B2 |
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respirar /respiˈɾaɾ/ B2 |
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desnudar /desnuˈðaɾ/ C1 |
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laberinto /laβeˈɾinto/ C1 |
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manuscrito /manuˈskɾito/ C1 |
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destreza /desˈtɾesa/ C1 |
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provocar /pɾoβoˈkaɾ/ C2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito
➔ Verb + infinitive to express desire
➔ The verb ''quiero'' is followed by the infinitive ''respirar'' to show a personal desire.
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Para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo
➔ Subjunctive after ''para que'' (purpose clause)
➔ The clause ''para que te ''acuerdes'' uses the subjunctive ''acuerdes'' to express purpose.
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Si te pido un beso, ven dámelo
➔ Imperative + object pronoun sequence
➔ The imperative ''ven'' is followed by the pronoun combination ''dámelo'' (give it to me).
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Cuando tú me besas con esa destreza
➔ Temporal clause with ''cuando'' + present indicative (future reference)
➔ The word ''cuando'' introduces a temporal clause; the present verb ''besas'' refers to a future action.
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Hasta provocar tus gritos
➔ ''Hasta'' + infinitive to indicate limit or result
➔ The preposition ''hasta'' is followed by the infinitive ''provocar'' to mean “until (it) provokes”.
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Déjame sobrepasar tus zonas de peligro
➔ Imperative ''déjame'' + infinitive (permission/request)
➔ The imperative ''déjame'' (let me) is followed by the infinitive ''sobrepasar'' to ask for permission.
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Nos vamos pegando poquitito a poquitito
➔ Progressive ''ir + gerundio'' to express gradual development
➔ The verb phrase ''nos vamos pegando'' uses ''ir'' + gerund ''pegando'' to show an action that is gradually happening.
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Yo sé que estás pensando
➔ Verb ''saber'' + subordinate clause with present indicative (knowledge statement)
➔ The main verb ''sé'' (I know) is followed by the clause ''que estás pensando'' in the present indicative.
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Que le enseñes a mi boca tus lugares favoritos
➔ Mandative subjunctive after ''que'' (imperative style)
➔ The clause ''que le enseñes'' uses the subjunctive ''enseñes'' after ''que'' to give a polite command.
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