Lyrics & Translation
Experience the vibrant world of Mexican corridos with Grupo Laberinto's "El Corona." This song transports you to the heart of a thrilling horse race, showcasing the rich storytelling tradition of this genre. Learn about the culture and narratives embedded in corridos through this engaging track.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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carril /kaˈril/ B1 |
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clandestino /klan.desˈti.no/ B2 |
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jugaban /xuˈβa.nan/ A2 |
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honor /oˈnoɾ/ B2 |
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disputaban /dis.puˈta.βa.nan/ B2 |
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tarde /ˈtaɾ.ðe/ A2 |
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favorita /fa.βoˈɾi.ta/ B1 |
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invicta /inˈβik.ta/ C1 |
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fino /ˈfi.no/ B2 |
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veloz /bleˈxoθ/ B2 |
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dorad0 /doˈɾaðo/ B2 |
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fama /ˈfa.ma/ B2 |
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fino /ˈfi.no/ B2 |
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medido /meˈðiðo/ B2 |
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faja /ˈfa.xa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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En un carril clandestino de Odessa Texas jugaban dos partidos con sus cuacos el honor se disputaban
➔ Imperfect tense for ongoing actions in the past.
➔ The phrase "jugaban" indicates an ongoing action in the past.
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El invasor ya traía una trayectoria invicta
➔ Imperfect tense to describe a habitual action in the past.
➔ The phrase "traía" indicates a habitual action in the past.
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Ya están entrando a las puertas se queda todo en silencio
➔ Present continuous tense for actions happening right now.
➔ The phrase "están entrando" indicates an action happening right now.
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Contaron los 3 segundos se queda todo en silencio
➔ Simple past tense for completed actions.
➔ The phrase "contaron" indicates a completed action in the past.
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El corona allá en la meta ganaba con el pescuezo
➔ Imperfect tense to describe an ongoing action in the past.
➔ The phrase "ganaba" indicates an ongoing action in the past.