Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the poetic world of Skank's "Dois Rios." This beloved Brazilian hit offers a beautiful exploration of love and life's interconnectedness, using vivid imagery of nature's cycles and the merging of two souls into one. Learning the lyrics can offer insights into Portuguese poetic expression and themes of eternal love.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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céu /ˈsɛu/ A2 |
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chão /ˈʃɐ̃w/ A2 |
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escuridão /eskuʁiˈdɐ̃w/ B1 |
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claro /ˈklaɾu/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvíðɐ/ A2 |
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tocar /tokaʁ/ B1 |
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mão /mɐ̃w/ A1 |
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verso /ˈvɛʁsu/ B1 |
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vida /ˈvíðɐ/ A2 |
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sentir /sẽˈtiʁ/ B1 |
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olhos /ˈʎuʒ/ A2 |
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beijar /beʒˈaʁ/ B1 |
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rios /ˈʁiwʃ/ A2 |
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dire /dʒiˈʁe/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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O céu está no chão
➔ Present tense of 'to be' in the indicative mood
➔ Used to describe a current state or location of the subject
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O céu que toca o chão
➔ Relative clause with 'que' (that) to specify the noun
➔ 'Que' introduces a relative clause describing 'the sky', providing additional information
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Só pra poder conhecer
➔ Infinitive phrase expressing purpose or intent
➔ Indicates the purpose of the action: to get to know or understand
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O sol é o pé e a mão
➔ Equative sentence with 'é' (is) to equate two ideas
➔ States an identity or equivalence between 'the sun' and 'the foot and hand'
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Que os lábios beijam, dois rios inteiros
➔ Subjunctive mood expressed by 'que' + present tense to convey a wish or desire
➔ Expresses a subjunctive idea, often used for wishes, desires, or hypotheticals
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E após se pôr, o sol renasce no Japão
➔ Sequence of actions with 'após' + verb in the infinitive or past tense
➔ Indicates a sequence of events, with 'após' meaning 'after' followed by the verb
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O céu está no chão
➔ Present continuous tense of 'estar' + preposition 'no' + noun
➔ Expresses a current state or position with ongoing relevance
Album: Cosmotron
Same Singer

Esquecimento
Skank

Sutilmente
Skank

Amores Imperfeitos
Skank

Vou Deixar
Skank

Tanto
Skank

Dois Rios
Skank

Três Lados
Skank
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