Despacito – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the global phenomenon that is "Despacito"! This infectious Latin pop and reggaeton hit, featuring Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the Spanish language. With its catchy rhythm and romantic lyrics, you'll learn common Spanish phrases related to affection and connection, and gain insight into the cultural nuances of Latin music. The song's clear pronunciation and repetitive chorus make it an accessible and enjoyable way to start or enhance your Spanish language journey. It's not just a song; it's a vibrant cultural experience that broke barriers and topped charts worldwide!

[English]

Oh

Oh

Oh no, oh no

Oh yeah

Yes, you know I've been watching you for a while

I have to dance with you today

I saw that your gaze was already calling me

Show me the way and I’ll go

You, you are the magnet, and I am the metal

I’m getting closer and making the plan

Just thinking about it, my pulse speeds up

Now, I like you more than usual

All my senses are asking for more

We should take it slow, no rush

Slowly

I want to breathe your neck slowly

Let me tell you things in your ear

So you’ll remember if you’re not with me

Slowly

I want to undress you with kisses slowly

I sign my name on the walls of your labyrinth

And turn your body into a manuscript

I want to see your hair dance

I want to be your rhythm

That teaches my mouth

Your favorite spots

Let me cross your danger zones

Until I provoke your screams

And you forget your last name

Slowly

See? I already have all my skin waiting for you

My whole being is on the edge

Tell me how to take you to the point of no return

Ask for what you want, I’ll give it to you

You, you are the magnet, and I am the metal

There’s no stopping what’s going to happen between us

Just thinking about it, my pulse speeds up

I know I’m liking you more than usual

And your senses are asking for more

Let’s take it slow, no rush

Slowly

I want to breathe your neck slowly

Let me tell you things in your ear

So you’ll remember if you’re not with me

Slowly

I want to undress you with kisses slowly

I sign my name on the walls of your labyrinth

And turn your body into a manuscript

I want to see your hair dance

I want to be your rhythm

That teaches my mouth

Your favorite spots

Let me cross your danger zones

Until I provoke your screams

And you forget your last name

Slowly

Let’s do it on a beach in Puerto Rico

Until the waves shout “Oh, bless me!”

So my mark stays with you

Step by step, softly, softly

We keep getting closer, little by little

That teaches my mouth

Your favorite spots

Step by step, softly, softly

We keep getting closer, little by little

Until I provoke your screams

And you forget your last name

Slowly

...

[Spanish]

Ay

Oh

Oh, no, oh, no

Oh, yeah

Sí, sabes que ya llevo un rato mirándote

Tengo que bailar contigo hoy

Vi que tu mirada ya estaba llamándome

Muéstrame el camino que yo voy

Tú, tú eres el imán y yo soy el metal

Me voy acercando y voy armando el plan

Sólo con pensarlo se acelera el pulso

Ya, ya me está gustando más de lo normal

Todos mis sentidos van pidiendo más

Esto hay que tomarlo sin ningún apuro

Despacito

Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito

Deja que te diga cosas al oído

Para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo

Despacito

Quiero desnudarte a besos despacito

Firmo en las paredes de tu laberinto

Y hacer de tu cuerpo todo un manuscrito

Quiero ver bailar tu pelo

Quiero ser tu ritmo

Que le enseñes a mi boca

Tus lugares favoritos

Déjame sobrepasar tus zonas de peligro

Hasta provocar tus gritos

Y que olvides tu apellido

Despacito

Ves? Ya tengo toda mi piel esperándote

Tengo al borde todo lo que soy

Di cómo te llevo hasta el punto de no volver

Pide lo que quieras, te lo doy

Tú, tú eres el imán y yo soy el metal

No hay cómo parar lo que nos va a pasar

Sólo con pensarlo se acelera el pulso

Sé que te estoy gustando más de lo normal

Y que tus sentidos van pidiendo más

Vamos a tomarlo sin ningún apuro

Despacito

Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito

Deja que te diga cosas al oído

Para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo

Despacito

Quiero desnudarte a besos despacito

Firmo en las paredes de tu laberinto

Y hacer de tu cuerpo todo un manuscrito

Quiero ver bailar tu pelo

Quiero ser tu ritmo

Que le enseñes a mi boca

Tus lugares favoritos

Déjame sobrepasar tus zonas de peligro

Hasta provocar tus gritos

Y que olvides tu apellido

Despacito

Vamos a hacerlo en una playa en Puerto Rico

Hasta que las olas griten "¡ay, bendito!"

Para que mi sello se quede contigo

Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito

Nos vamos pegando, poquito a poquito

Que le enseñes a mi boca

Tus lugares favoritos

Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito

Nos vamos pegando, poquito a poquito

Hasta provocar tus gritos

Y que olvides tu apellido

Despacito

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mirándote /miɾˈan.do.te/ B1	verb - looking at you
bailar /ba.iˈlaɾ/ B1	verb - to dance
mirada /miˈɾaðað/ A2	noun - gaze, glance
camino /kaˈmi.no/ A2	noun - path, way
imán /iˈman/ B2	noun - magnet
metal /ˈme.tal/ A2	noun - metal
pulso /ˈpuls.o/ B1	noun - pulse, heartbeat
normal /nɔɾˈmal/ B1	adjective - usual, standard
querer /keˈɾeɾ/ B1	verb - to want, to love
respirar /res.piˈɾaɾ/ B2	verb - to breathe
cuello /ˈkwe.ʝo/ A2	noun - neck
besos /ˈbe.sos/ A2	noun - kisses
laberinto /la.βeˈɾin.to/ B2	noun - labyrinth, maze
manuscrito /ma.nuˈs kɾi.to/ C1	noun - manuscript, written work
boca /ˈbo.ka/ A2	noun - mouth
ritmo /ˈrit.mo/ B1	noun - rhythm
lugar /ˈlu.ɣaɾ/ A2	noun - place

Key Grammar Structures

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

  ➔ Present tense for identity.

  ➔ The phrase "Tú, tú eres" uses the present tense to express identity.

• Quiero respirar tu cuello despacito.

  ➔ Infinitive verb construction.

  ➔ The phrase "Quiero respirar" uses the infinitive "respirar" after the verb "quiero".

• Déjame sobrepasar tus zonas de peligro.

  ➔ Imperative mood for requests.

  ➔ The phrase "Déjame" is in the imperative mood, used to make a request.

• Vamos a hacerlo en una playa en Puerto Rico.

  ➔ Future intention with 'ir a'.

  ➔ The phrase "Vamos a hacerlo" indicates a future intention using 'ir a'.

• Pasito a pasito, suave suavecito.

  ➔ Adverbial phrases for manner.

  ➔ The phrase "suave suavecito" uses adverbs to describe the manner of action.