Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a captivating journey into the Portuguese language and culture with D.A.M.A's heartfelt song, "Era Eu." This track offers a beautiful blend of poetic lyrics and melancholic pop melodies, making it an excellent resource for language learners. You'll encounter common expressions of love, memory, and reflection, allowing you to grasp the nuances of Portuguese emotion and storytelling. Its clear pronunciation and relatable themes of past relationships and nostalgia provide a rich context for understanding everyday Portuguese sentiments and vocabulary, making language learning through music both engaging and effective.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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saudade /sawˈðaðɨ/ B1 |
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santo /ˈsɐ̃tu/ A2 |
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resposta /ʁɛsˈpɔstɐ/ A2 |
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tonto /ˈtõtu/ B1 |
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cansado /kɐ̃ˈsaðu/ A2 |
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mundo /ˈmũdu/ A1 |
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sorriso /soˈʁiʒu/ A2 |
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covinha /kuˈviɲɐ/ B1 |
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ruga /ˈʁuɣɐ/ B1 |
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cabelo /kɐˈbɛlu/ A2 |
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branco /ˈbɾɐ̃ku/ A1 |
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velho /ˈvɛʎu/ A2 |
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instante /ĩsˈtɐ̃tɨ/ B1 |
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adeus /ɐˈdewʃ/ A2 |
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saber /sɐˈbɛʁ/ A2 |
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lembrar /lẽˈbʁaʁ/ B1 |
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sentir /sẽˈtiʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Porque a saudade aperta e eu fico sem saber
➔ Subordinate clause introduced by 'porque' (because).
➔ This is a subordinate clause explaining the reason for the main verb.
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Se ainda somos o que fomos deixa lá
➔ Conditional clause using 'Se' (if).
➔ This introduces a hypothetical or conditional situation.
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Ainda estão os nossos nomes no banco do jardim
➔ Present indicative tense indicating current or ongoing state.
➔ The present tense describes current ongoing situations or states.
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Como é que tudo mudou tanto
➔ Question form using 'Como é que' (how).
➔ It's a question asking about the manner or way something changed.
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Quando dizias que a luz dos teus olhos era eu
➔ Imperfect tense 'dizias' indicating past habitual actions or states.
➔ The imperfect tense describes past habitual or ongoing actions.
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Hoje é diferente eu já não penso mais
➔ Present tense 'é' (is) indicating current state.
➔ The present tense indicates the current or recent state or condition.
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Deitado no teu mundo enquanto tocava p'ra ti
➔ Imperfect tense 'tocava' indicating ongoing or habitual past action.
➔ The imperfect tense illustrates ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
Same Singer

Às Vezes
D.A.M.A

Eu Sei
D.A.M.A

Não Dá
D.A.M.A, Francisco Maria Pereira (Kasha), Miguel Cristovinho, Miguel Coimbra

Calma
D.A.M.A

Era Eu
D.A.M.A

Pensa Bem
D.A.M.A, ProfJam

Oquelávai
D.A.M.A

Tudo Sobre Nós
D.A.M.A

Tento
D.A.M.A

Ela
D.A.M.A

Coisas Normais
D.A.M.A

Coisas Normais
D.A.M.A, Carolina Deslandes

Tempo para Quê
D.A.M.A, Player

D.A.M.A - 2021
D.A.M.A

Loucamente
D.A.M.A, Los Romeros
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