Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heartfelt beauty of "Dos Oruguitas," a song that uses the metaphor of two caterpillars to explore themes of love, separation, and transformation. Sung entirely in Spanish by Sebastián Yatra, this song offers a poignant lesson in personal growth and the power of letting go, inviting listeners to connect with the deep emotions and cultural richness of Encanto .
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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oruguitas /oɾuˈɣitas/ A2 |
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cambiar /kamˈbi.aɾ/ A2 |
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crecer /kɾeˈseɾ/ A2 |
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milagro /miˈlaɣɾo/ B1 |
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sentimiento /sen.tiˈmen.to/ B1 |
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futuro /fuˈtuɾo/ A2 |
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abrazar /aβɾaˈθaɾ/ B1 |
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navegar /naβeˈɣaɾ/ B1 |
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rincón /rinˈkon/ B2 |
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crisálida /kɾiˈsalida/ B2 |
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partir /paɾˈtiɾ/ B1 |
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volar /boˈlaɾ/ B1 |
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desorientadas /desoɾjenˈtadas/ B2 |
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sueños /ˈsweɲos/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mientras se abrazan con sentimiento
➔ Use of "Mientras" to indicate simultaneous actions (while) with the present tense reflexive verb.
➔ "Mientras" means "while" and is used to connect two actions happening at the same time.
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Hay que crecer a parte y volver
➔ Use of "Hay que" to express necessity or obligation.
➔ "Hay que" is used to indicate that something must be done, expressing obligation or necessity.
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Vienen milagros, vienen crisálidas
➔ Use of "Vienen" (venir) to express that something is coming or happening in the present or near future.
➔ "Vienen" is the third person plural form of "venir" (to come), used to describe something arriving or happening.
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Hay que partir y construir su propio futuro
➔ Use of "Hay que" + infinitive to express necessity and purpose.
➔ "Hay que" followed by an infinitive verb indicates an obligation or necessity to do something.
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Siguen creciendo, no saben cuándo
➔ Use of "Siguen" (seguir) + gerund to indicate ongoing actions in the present.
➔ "Siguen" is the third person plural form of "seguir" (to continue/keep), used with gerunds to indicate ongoing actions.
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Hacen sus propios sueños
➔ Use of "Hacen" (hacer) to express "they do/make" in present tense.
➔ "Hacen" is the third person plural form of "hacer" (to do/make), used to indicate actions performed by they.
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Ya solo falta hacer lo necesario
➔ "Falta" (faltar) used to express something that is missing or needs to be done.
➔ "Falta" is derived from the verb "faltar" (to lack/miss), used to show that something is missing or still needs action.
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