Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the passion of Portuguese and Angolan music with 'Ela É...'. This song offers a perfect opportunity to learn Portuguese through its romantic and descriptive lyrics. The collaboration between Paulo Gonzo and Anselmo Ralph creates a beautiful fusion of melodies, providing a glimpse into the expressive power of the language and making the learning experience both enjoyable and culturally enriching.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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apaixonar /ˌapaʃoˈnaɾ/ B1 |
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mortal /moɾˈtal/ B2 |
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sinal /siˈnal/ A2 |
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roubar /ʁoˈbaɾ/ B1 |
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gatuna /ɡaˈtunɐ/ C1 |
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autorização /awtoɾiˈzɐ̃su/ B2 |
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código /koˈðigu/ B1 |
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profissional /pɾofiʃioˈnal/ B2 |
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sensual /senˈsuwal/ C1 |
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orgulho /oɾˈɡuʎu/ B1 |
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derrubar /deʁuˈbaɾ/ B1 |
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magoa /mɐˈɡoɐ/ B1 |
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engana /ẽˈɡɐ̃ɲɐ/ B1 |
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trata /ˈtɾatɐ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ela é gatuna
➔ Present tense of the verb 'ser' + adjective describing a trait
➔ Uses 'é' (is) indicating a state or trait, with the adjective 'gatuna' describing her personality.
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Entra na minha mente sem autorização
➔ Verb 'entrar' in the present tense + preposition 'na' (in the) + possessive pronoun 'minha' + noun 'mente' + prepositional phrase 'sem autorização'
➔ Uses the present tense of 'entrar' (to enter) in the context of physically or metaphorically entering the mind, indicating ongoing action.
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Roubar milhões de beijos
➔ Infinitive verb 'roubar' + noun phrase 'milhões de beijos' (millions of kisses)
➔ Uses the infinitive 'roubar' (to steal) followed by a noun phrase indicating the quantity of kisses stolen.
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Mais ela quebra o código com um simples jajão
➔ Subject 'ela' + verb 'quebrar' in present tense + noun 'código' + preposition 'com' + noun phrase 'um simples jajão'
➔ Uses the present tense of 'quebrar' (to break) with the noun 'código' (code), and the preposition 'com' (with) introducing the noun phrase 'um simples jajão' as the tool or method.
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Já tentei por código no meu coração
➔ Verb 'tentei' in the present perfect + preposition 'por' + noun 'código' + preposition 'no' + possessive pronoun 'meu' + noun 'coração'
➔ Uses the present perfect 'tentei' (I have tried) with the preposition 'por' (by/through) and the noun phrase 'código no meu coração' (code in my heart), indicating an attempt to silently control or influence feelings.
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