Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the Colombian spirit with "El Cafetero" by Los Guacharacos de Colombia. This lively cumbia song not only offers a delightful rhythm but also tells a story of hard work, pride, and cultural identity, making it a perfect gateway to understanding the heart of Colombia.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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caminante /kamiˈnante/ A2 |
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sierra /siˈjera/ B1 |
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café /kaˈfe/ A2 |
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fragante /fɾaˈɣante/ B2 |
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curtieron /kuɾtiˈɾo/ B2 |
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pesares /peˈsaɾes/ B2 |
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colombiano /koloˈmbjano/ A2 |
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dinero /diˈneɾo/ A2 |
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sendero /senˈdeɾo/ A2 |
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arre /aˈɾe/ A1 |
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burra /ˈbura/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Que trae de la sierra
➔ Present tense of the verb 'traer' in the indicative mood
➔ The verb 'traer' means 'to bring'. The present tense indicates a current or habitual action.
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Curtieron sus manos
➔ Preterite tense of 'curtir', meaning 'to tan' or 'to wear out'
➔ The verb 'curtir' refers to tanning or wearing out the hands from work.
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Va por el sendero
➔ Present tense of 'ir', meaning 'to go', in the indicative mood
➔ The verb 'ir' means 'to go'. The phrase indicates movement along a path.
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No tiene pesares
➔ Simple present tense of 'tener' (to have) in the third person singular
➔ The verb 'tener' means 'to have'. 'No tiene pesares' means 'does not have worries or sorrows'.
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Es muy colombiano
➔ Adjective 'colombiano' in the masculine singular form
➔ The word 'colombiano' is an adjective meaning 'Colombian'. It describes the person as from Colombia.
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¡Vamos, vamos!
➔ First person plural present indicative of 'ir'.
➔ The phrase '¡Vamos!' is an imperative or exclamatory form of 'we go' or 'let's go'.
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