Lyrics & Translation
Explore the heartfelt lyrics of Kell Smith's "Era Uma Vez" and reconnect with the cherished memories of childhood. This song beautifully captures the essence of nostalgia and offers a poignant reminder to cherish life's simple joys.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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gosto /ˈɡoʃtu/ A2 |
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nuvens /ˈnu.vẽj/ A2 |
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algodão /aɫ.ɡoˈdɐ̃w/ B1 |
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herói /eˈroj/ B1 |
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vilão /viˈlɐ̃w/ B1 |
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lanche /ˈlãnʃi/ A2 |
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arranhão /aɾɐ̃ˈɲɐ̃w/ B2 |
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ingenuidade /ĩ.ʒe.nu.iˈdad͡ʒi/ C1 |
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proteção /pɾu.tɛˈsãw/ A2 |
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mundo /ˈmũ.du/ A1 |
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mau /maʊ/ A2 |
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maldade /mɐl.daˈdad͡ʒi/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Era uma vez
➔ Simple past tense
➔ The phrase "Era uma vez" translates to "Once upon a time," indicating a narrative in the past.
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Dava pra ser herói no mesmo dia
➔ Imperfect tense
➔ The use of "Dava" indicates an ongoing action in the past, suggesting that being a hero was a possibility.
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E acabava tudo em lanche
➔ Simple past tense
➔ The phrase "acabava tudo" indicates a completed action in the past, showing how events concluded.
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É que a gente quer crescer
➔ Present tense
➔ The phrase "a gente quer" uses the present tense to express a current desire or wish.
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Porque um joelho ralado dói bem menos
➔ Comparative structure
➔ The phrase "dói bem menos" uses a comparative structure to compare the pain of a scraped knee to that of a broken heart.
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É só não permitir que a maldade do mundo te pareça normal
➔ Subjunctive mood
➔ The phrase "não permitir que" uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or a hypothetical situation.
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E entender que ela mora no caminho
➔ Infinitive form
➔ The verb "entender" is in the infinitive form, indicating the action of understanding as a general concept.
Same Singer

Cuido de Você
David Carreira, Kell Smith

Evidências
Chitãozinho & Xororó, Alcione, Ana Clara, Anavitória, Simone & Simaria, Bruna Viola, Kell Smith, Tânia Mara

Era Uma Vez
Kell Smith
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