Lyrics & Translation
Discover a classic of reggaeton with Nicky Jam and Daddy Yankee's 'En La Cama.' This song is a perfect window into the explicit and rhythmic roots of the genre. For language learners, it offers a look at Puerto Rican slang and direct, unfiltered expressions of desire. Its catchy, repetitive chorus makes it a fun way to pick up phrases and understand the foundational sounds that made reggaeton a global phenomenon.
Key Vocabulary
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cama /ˈkama/ A1 |
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quieres /ˈkjeɾes/ A1 |
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meto /ˈmeto/ A2 |
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contigo /konˈtiɣo/ A2 |
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misión /miˈsjon/ B1 |
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quiero /ˈkjeɾo/ A1 |
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verte /ˈbeɾte/ A2 |
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sudando /suˈdando/ B1 |
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bella /ˈbeʎa/ B1 |
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camina /kaˈmina/ A2 |
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muchacha /mutˈtʃatʃa/ A2 |
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desnuda /desˈnuða/ B2 |
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duro /ˈduɾo/ B1 |
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comer /koˈmeɾ/ A1 |
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combi /ˈkombi/ C2 |
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cuerpo /ˈkwerpo/ A2 |
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reggaetón /reɡaeton/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dime en la cama todo lo que quieres
➔ Imperative Mood
➔ The verb 'dime' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command or request.
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Yo me meto contigo donde sea
➔ Reflexive Pronoun
➔ The pronoun 'me' is reflexive, referring back to the subject 'yo', indicating the action is performed on oneself.
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No me importa la misión que me tiren
➔ Subjunctive Mood
➔ The verb 'tiren' is in the subjunctive mood, used to express uncertainty or a hypothetical situation.
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Quiero verte sudando como quiera
➔ Infinitive of Purpose
➔ The infinitive 'verte' is used to express purpose, indicating the reason for the action.
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Qué bella camina esa muchacha cuando la veo desnuda
➔ Relative Pronoun
➔ The pronoun 'que' is a relative pronoun, introducing a relative clause that describes 'esa muchacha'.
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A ella le gusta que le den duro y se la coma
➔ Subjunctive in Noun Clauses
➔ The verb 'den' is in the subjunctive mood within a noun clause, expressing a subjective opinion or desire.
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Yo quiero la combi completa, ¿qué?
➔ Direct Object Pronoun
➔ The pronoun 'la' is a direct object pronoun, replacing the noun 'combi' to avoid repetition.
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