Lyrics & Translation
Discover the beauty of Lusophone music with "Elavoko" by Calema and Anderson Mário. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn Portuguese and connect with Angolan culture through its heartfelt lyrics and blend of languages. "Elavoko" is special not only for its captivating melody but also for its uplifting message of hope and the strength of the human spirit, making it an inspiring and educational musical journey.
Key Vocabulary
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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vida /ˈviːdɐ/ A2 |
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lutar /luˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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iluminas /iluˈminas/ B2 |
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guerreira /geˈʁeɪɾɐ/ B2 |
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chora /ˈʃɔ.ɾɐ/ A2 |
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cansa /ˈkɐ̃.zɐ/ A2 |
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seguir /seˈgiɾ/ B1 |
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correr /koˈʁeɾ/ A2 |
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arrastar /ɐʁasˈtaɾ/ B2 |
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sol /sow/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Abençoada, era a minha fezada
➔ Past Imperfect of *ser* (era) expressing a past state.
➔ Here, 'era' describes the speaker's past state of blessedness or faith.
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E quando do nada, olho pra mim deitada
➔ Preposition 'pra' (short for 'para') indicating direction/purpose.
➔ 'Olho pra mim' means 'I look at myself'. 'Pra' replaces 'para' in informal speech.
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Meu grande amor ser levado embora
➔ Infinitive *ser* after a verb of perception, expressing a passive action.
➔ The speaker is witnessing their great love 'being taken away'.
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Ainda nesta vida eu vou lutar pra ter-te aqui
➔ Future tense with 'ir + a + infinitive' (vou lutar).
➔ 'Vou lutar' means 'I am going to fight' or 'I will fight'.
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Como é possível não ser uma grande guerreira
➔ Subjunctive mood after an expression of doubt/impossibility (*Como é possível*).
➔ Although the verb 'ser' is in infinitive, the sentence implies the speaker doubts it's possible not to be a warrior.
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Se este rio me for levar, para onde o meu amor está, eu vou
➔ Future Subjunctive (*for levar*) in a conditional clause (se...).
➔ This construction expresses a hypothetical future action: 'If this river should take me...'.
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Ané pô kêbiá mondja
➔ Use of a dialectal/regional language: likely a Crioulo variation. Grammatical analysis requires knowledge of that specific Crioulo.
➔ Without specific knowledge of the Crioulo dialect, a detailed grammatical explanation is impossible. Understanding its structure and verb conjugations is essential.
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