El Tamborilero – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and Raphael's "El Tamborilero" is a perfect starting point for Spanish. Its clear and repetitive lyrics tell a beautiful, universally understood story, making it easy to follow along. The song's classic status in the Spanish-speaking world also offers a window into cultural traditions, particularly around Christmas. Immerse yourself in the heartfelt emotion of this timeless villancico and let the rhythm of the drum guide your learning.
Key Vocabulary
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camino /kaˈmi.no/ A2 |
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lleva /ˈʝe.βa/ A2 |
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Belen /ˈbe.len/ A1 |
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nieve /ˈnje.βe/ A2 |
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regalos /reˈɣa.los/ A2 |
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añorar /aɲoˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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hermoso /eɾˈmo.so/ A2 |
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pobre /ˈpo.βɾe/ A1 |
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tambor /tamˈboɾ/ A2 |
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sonríe /sonˈɾi.e/ A2 |
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honor /oˈnoɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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El camino que lleva a Belén
➔ Relative clause
➔ The phrase "que lleva a Belén" describes "El camino".
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Los pastorcillos quieren ver su rey
➔ Present tense
➔ The verb "quieren" is in the present tense, indicating a current desire.
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Mas, tú ya sabes que soy pobre, también
➔ Conjunction usage
➔ The conjunction "mas" introduces a contrast.
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Y no poseo más que un viejo tambor
➔ Negative construction
➔ The phrase "no poseo" indicates a lack of possession.
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En tu honor, frente al portal tocaré
➔ Future tense
➔ The verb "tocaré" is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen.
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Nada mejor hay que te pueda ofrecer
➔ Impersonal construction
➔ The phrase "Nada mejor hay" expresses an impersonal statement about offerings.
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Cuando Dios me vio tocando ante él
➔ Subordinate clause
➔ The clause "Cuando Dios me vio" is a subordinate clause indicating time.
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