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
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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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.
Same Singer

Mais
Bárbara Bandeira

Não Gosta
Bárbara Bandeira

Zona Sul
Bárbara Bandeira, WIU

Flores
Bárbara Bandeira, EU.CLIDES

Como Tu
Bárbara Bandeira, Ivandro

A Última Carta
Bárbara Bandeira

E Se Eu
Bárbara Bandeira

Friendzone
Bárbara Bandeira

Como Eu
Bárbara Bandeira

Nós os Dois
Bárbara Bandeira

Cidade
Bárbara Tinoco, Bárbara Bandeira

Onde Vais
Bárbara Bandeira, Carminho

Como Tu
Bárbara Bandeira, Ivandro

Como Eu
Bárbara Bandeira

Finda
Bárbara Bandeira

Carro
Bárbara Bandeira, Dillaz

Cristaliza
Bárbara Bandeira
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