Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Mexican corridos with Grupo Laberinto's "El Cuaco de Namiquipa." This song offers a vivid narrative about a celebrated horse, its impressive background, and its racing victories, providing a glimpse into a cultural appreciation for equestrian excellence. Learn about the storytelling power of corridos and the specific details that make this song a tribute to a legendary animal.
Key Vocabulary
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compa /kom.pa/ A2 |
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criollo /kriˈoʎo/ B2 |
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registro /reˈxis.tɾo/ B1 |
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campeona /kampaˈona/ B2 |
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montado /monˈtaðo/ B1 |
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alazán /a.laˈsan/ B1 |
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montar /monˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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cuadra /ˈkwa.ðɾa/ A2 |
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faja /ˈfa.xa/ B2 |
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destaparlo /des.taˈpaɾ.lo/ B2 |
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billetes /biˈʝe.tes/ A2 |
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trocas /tɾo.kas/ B1 |
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puertas /ˈpweɾtas/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Le dicen el Centenario de Soto Maynez al Cuaco
➔ Indirect object pronoun + decir + que / lo + a + someone
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Es criollo de Namiquipa con registro americano
➔ Ser + predicate + de + place + con + noun
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Su madre fue muy ligera y campeona allá en Chicago
➔ Ser + adjective + y + adjective + en + place
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El compa Humero Varela tiene ese alazán dorado
➔ Tener + pronoun + ese + adjective + noun
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Al Charol y al Ahumado les ganó en 300 yardas
➔ Indirect object pronoun + ganar + en + number + unit
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Cuando cruzó las 300, Blanco del Anaica al pico
➔ Cuando + verbo en pasado + phrase
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Muy seguros los del moro, con la faja que agarraron
➔ Adjective + noun + los + prepositional phrase
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Same Singer
EL CADETE
GRUPO LABERINTO
El Tres
Grupo Laberinto
la coqueta
grupo laberinto
EL GATO AMERICANO
GRUPO LABERINTO
el dorado
grupo laberinto
El Misterio De Durango
Grupo Laberinto
EL CUACO DE NAMIQUIPA
GRUPO LABERINTO
EL PERRON MERINO
GRUPO LABERINTO
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