Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the emotional depth of Bárbara Bandeira's "E Se Eu" – a powerful Portuguese pop ballad about self-worth and finding the strength to leave an unfulfilling relationship. Listening to this song offers a compelling way to learn Portuguese through its poignant lyrics and relatable themes of love, heartache, and self-affirmation, making it special for its universal message delivered with authentic Portuguese expression.
Key Vocabulary
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disser /di'sɛr/ B1 |
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ficar /fi'kar/ A2 |
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capaz /ka'paz/ B1 |
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lutar /lu'tar/ A2 |
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desprezo /des'prezu/ B2 |
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sentimento /sẽtʃi'mẽtu/ B1 |
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triste /'tɾiʃtʃi/ A2 |
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mundo /'mũdu/ A1 |
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jogo /'ʒoɡu/ A2 |
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guardar /ɡwar'daʁ/ A2 |
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compromisso /kõpɾo'miʃu/ B2 |
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justo /'ʒustu/ B1 |
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pressa /'pɾɛsɐ/ B1 |
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interessa /ĩteʁ'eza/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se eu disser que não vou ficar
➔ Subjunctive mood in "Se eu disser" (if I say).
➔ Expresses a hypothetical condition using the "Se" (if) clause.
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De continuar a lutar
➔ Use of the infinitive "a lutar" after "continuar" to indicate ongoing action.
➔ Shows continuation of an action using the verb "continuar" with the infinitive "a lutar".
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não vais ficar
➔ Futuro do presente do verbo "ir" + infinitivo "ficar" to express future intention.
➔ Expresses a near future intention using "vais" (you will) plus the infinitive "ficar".
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Porque pra mim não vai dar
➔ Use of "não vai dar" in future tense to express something will not work or be possible.
➔ Indicates that something will not be successful or feasible in the future.
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Se já não me interessa mais
➔ Negative form of "interessa" (to interest) in present tense, indicating loss of interest.
➔ Uses the negative form of the verb "interessa" (to interest) to express losing interest.
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E que pode roubar o meu mundo
➔ Use of "pode roubar" (can steal) to express possibility.
➔ Expresses that something is capable of stealing or taking away, indicating potential for action.
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E eu não te vou julgar
➔ Futuro do verbo "julgar" na forma negativa para expressar decisão de não julgar alguém.
➔ States a future decision not to judge someone explicitly using the negative future form.
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Se estás noutro mundo então deixa-te estar
➔ Use of "deixa-te estar" (let yourself be) in an imperative sense to suggest allowing someone to stay in a different state or place.
➔ Imperative form indicating to allow or let someone stay or remain in a different situation or state.
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E Se Eu
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Como Eu
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Nós os Dois
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Finda
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