Lyrics & Translation
Explore the timeless wisdom of "É Preciso Saber Viver" by Titãs. This song, a rendition of a classic by Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos, offers profound insights into navigating life's complexities with realism and resilience. Learn how to embrace challenges, make conscious choices, and find a balanced perspective on life through its insightful Portuguese lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
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espera /esˈpeɾa/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvi.da/ A1 |
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ilusão /i.luˈzɐ̃w/ B1 |
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maluco /maˈlu.ku/ B2 |
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morrer /moˈʁeɾ/ A2 |
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solidão /so.liˈdɐ̃w/ B2 |
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cuidado /ku.iˈda.du/ A2 |
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sabor /saˈboʁ/ B2 |
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caminho /kaˈmi.ɲu/ A2 |
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pedra /ˈpe.dɾɐ/ A2 |
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espinho /ˈeʃpiɲu/ B2 |
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bem /bẽj/ A1 |
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mal /mau/ A1 |
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existem /ɛʃˈtẽj/ B2 |
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escolher /es.koˈʎeɾ/ B2 |
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saber /saˈbeɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quem espera que a vida Seja feita de ilusão
➔ Subjunctive mood (Seja)
➔ The subjunctive mood is used after "quem espera que" to express doubt, possibility, or a hypothetical situation. "Seja" is the present subjunctive form of the verb "ser" (to be).
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Pode até ficar maluco
➔ "Pode até" - emphasis using "até"
➔ "Até" here means "even" or "could even", emphasizing the possibility of someone going crazy.
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É preciso ter cuidado Pra mais tarde não sofrer
➔ Infinitive after preposition 'pra'
➔ "Pra" is a shortened form of "para", meaning "in order to". It's followed by the infinitive form of the verb ("sofrer" - to suffer) to express purpose.
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Numa flor que tem espinhos Você pode se arranhar
➔ Reflexive verb ("se arranhar")
➔ "Se arranhar" means "to scratch oneself". The reflexive pronoun "se" indicates that the subject (você) is also the object of the action.
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Se o bem e o mal existem Você pode escolher
➔ Conditional sentence (zero conditional)
➔ This is a zero conditional sentence. It states a general truth or fact. If X exists, then Y is possible. Both clauses are in the present indicative tense.
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