Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of salsa with Héctor Lavoe's iconic song "El Cantante." This masterpiece not only showcases Lavoe's powerful vocals and emotional delivery but also offers a profound glimpse into the life of a performer, revealing the human behind the legend. Learn about the creation of this timeless hit and its enduring impact on Latin music.
Key Vocabulary
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cantante /kanˈtante/ A1 |
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vida /ˈvida/ A1 |
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pena /ˈpena/ B1 |
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risa /ˈrisa/ A2 |
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gente /ˈxente/ A2 |
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fiesta /ˈfjesta/ A2 |
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cantar /kanˈtar/ A1 |
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negocio /neˈɣosjo/ B2 |
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público /ˈpuβliko/ B1 |
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dolor /doˈloɾ/ B1 |
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momento /moˈmento/ A2 |
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cosa /ˈkosa/ A1 |
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tristeza /tɾisˈteθa/ B1 |
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humano /uˈmano/ B2 |
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popular /poˈpulaɾ/ A2 |
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criticon /kɾitiˈkon/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Yo, soy el cantante
➔ Present tense of 'ser' (to be) in the first person singular
➔ Uses the **present tense of 'ser'** to describe identity.
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Mucha gente que comenta
➔ Relative clause + present tense of 'comentar' (to comment)
➔ Uses a **relative clause** to specify 'mucha gente' who **comment**.
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Y canto a la vida
➔ Present tense of 'cantar' (to sing) + preposition 'a' + definite article 'la' + noun 'vida'
➔ Uses **present tense of 'cantar'** to express ongoing action.
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No hay tiempo para tristezas
➔ Expression with 'hay' indicating existence + noun 'tiempo' + prepositional phrase 'para tristezas'
➔ Uses **'hay'** (there is/are) to express existence of 'tiempo' (time) to **avoid sadness**.
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Escucha bien ese toro, dice todo sí, señores
➔ Imperative form of 'escuchar' + object pronoun, indirect quotation with 'dice' + direct object 'todo sí'
➔ Uses **imperative mood** to give a command or invitation to listen, combined with **indirect speech** with 'dice' ('says') and direct object.
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Yo soy el cantante, vamo' a celebrar
➔ Present tense of 'ser' + definite article + noun 'el cantante' + informal future intention with 'vamo'' (vamos) + infinitive 'a celebrar'
➔ Uses **present tense of 'ser'** and colloquial **future intention** with 'vamo'' (informal form of 'vamos') plus infinitive verb.
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Escuchen bien su cantar, aprendan de los mejores
➔ Imperative form of 'escuchar' + 'bien' (adverb) + indirect object 'su cantar' (their singing), + subjunctive 'aprendan' (learn) + 'de los mejores' (from the best)
➔ Uses **imperative mood** for commands, with **adverb** 'bien', and **subjunctive** 'aprendan' to express recommendation or instruction, plus prepositional phrase.
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Que todos somos hermanos
➔ Subjunctive mood (or present indicative in certain contexts) with 'que' + 'todos' (everyone) + 'somos' (we are) + 'hermanos' (brothers)
➔ Uses **subjunctive mood** (or indicative in some contexts) to express a wish or ideal of unity, with 'que' introducing the clause.
Album: Comedia
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El Cantante
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Periodico De Ayer
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Todo Tiene Su Final
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Te Conozco
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Se Acaba Este Mundo
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Eso Se Baila Así
Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe
El Día De Mi Suerte
Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón
Eso Se Baila Así
Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe
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