El Buen Ejemplo – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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cumpleaños /kumpleˈãno/ A2 |
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preguntar /pɾeɣunˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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aniversario /aniβerˈsaɾio/ B1 |
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imaginado /iɣimaˈnado/ B1 |
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juego /ˈxweɣo/ A2 |
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video /ˈβiðeo/ A2 |
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organizar /ɔɾɣaniˈsaɾ/ B1 |
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fiesta /ˈfjɛsta/ A2 |
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invitar /inβiˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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libreta /liˈβɾeta/ A2 |
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organizar /ɔɾɣaniˈsaɾ/ B1 |
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banda /ˈbanda/ A2 |
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sonar /soˈnar/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A2 |
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golpe /ˈgolpe/ A2 |
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buen /bwen/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Yo te doy gracias, mi papi
➔ Use of the indirect object pronoun 'te' with the verb 'doy' to express giving to someone.
➔ 'Te' is the indirect object pronoun meaning 'to you'.
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Prefiero levantar botes
➔ Use of the verb 'prefiero' (prefer) in the present tense followed by the infinitive 'levantar'.
➔ 'Prefiero' means 'I prefer' and is followed by an infinitive verb.
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Que le espera de su vida
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood 'espere' to express doubt, hope, or future expectation with 'que'.
➔ 'Espere' is the present subjunctive form of 'esperar', used here to express expectation or hope.
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Hay que dar el buen ejemplo
➔ Use of 'hay que' to express necessity or obligation to do something.
➔ 'Hay que' means 'it is necessary to', indicating a general obligation.
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Me puedo decir
➔ Use of the reflexive verb 'puedo decirme' to express 'I can tell myself' or 'You can tell me'.
➔ 'Puedo decirme' is a reflexive construction meaning 'I can tell myself' or 'You can tell me'.
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Me retira compadrito
➔ Use of the reflexive verb 'me retira' (me retiro) to indicate 'I am leaving'.
➔ 'Me retira' (from 'retirarse') is a reflexive verb meaning 'I am leaving' or 'I am retirng myself'.