El Triste – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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triste /ˈtriste/ A2 |
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adiós /aˈðjos/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmor/ A1 |
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dolor /doˈloɾ/ B1 |
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soledad /soleˈðad/ B1 |
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historia /isˈtoɾja/ A2 |
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vida /ˈbiða/ A1 |
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luz /luθ/ A2 |
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colores /koˈloɾes/ A2 |
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mar /maɾ/ A1 |
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playa /ˈplaʝa/ A1 |
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vuelve /ˈbwelβe/ B1 |
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saber /saˈβeɾ/ B1 |
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pensar /penˈsaɾ/ B1 |
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ayudar /aʝuˈðaɾ/ B1 |
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eternidad /eteɾniˈðað/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Qué triste fue decirnos adiós
➔ Use of the adjective 'triste' to express sadness.
➔ The phrase expresses a deep sense of sadness about saying goodbye.
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No sé si vuelva a verte después
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood 'vuelva' to express uncertainty.
➔ This line indicates doubt about seeing someone again in the future.
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Hoy quiero saborear mi dolor
➔ Use of the verb 'quiero' to express desire.
➔ This line expresses a desire to experience and embrace pain.
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La historia de este amor se escribió para la eternidad
➔ Use of the passive voice 'se escribió' to indicate an action done to the subject.
➔ This line suggests that the story of love is eternal and has been written.
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Qué triste, todos dicen que soy
➔ Use of the phrase 'todos dicen' to express what others say.
➔ This line reflects how others perceive the speaker's sadness.
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He podido ayudarme a vivir
➔ Use of the present perfect 'he podido' to indicate an action that has relevance to the present.
➔ This line indicates that the speaker has found a way to live despite the pain.