Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the heartfelt world of Portuguese music with Fernando Daniel's 'Espera'. This touching ballad offers a glimpse into themes of love, personal growth, and the importance of patience. Explore the nuances of the Portuguese language as you connect with the raw emotion and universal message of longing and commitment in this beautiful song.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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espera /eˈspɛɾɐ/ A1 |
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saber /saˈbɛɾ/ A2 |
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melhor /məˈʎɔɾ/ A2 |
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fim /fĩ/ A1 |
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vida /ˈviðɐ/ A1 |
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sabor /sɐˈβoɾ/ A2 |
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fazer /faˈzeɾ/ A1 |
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quero /ˈkeɾu/ A1 |
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amanhã /amɐˈɲɐ̃/ A1 |
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dois /dojʃ/ A1 |
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ser /sɛɾ/ A1 |
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vais /vajʃ/ A2 |
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dona /ˈdonɐ/ B1 |
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deixas /ˈdɛjʃɐʃ/ A2 |
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posso /ˈpoșu/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu, já sei quem sou
➔ Use of the adverb “já” with the present indicative to show that something is already known.
➔ The adverb "já" emphasizes that the speaker already knows who they are.
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E o que fiz, foi para bem de mim
➔ Past perfect action “fiz” (pretérito perfeito) followed by a purpose clause “para bem de”.
➔ The verb "fiz" shows a completed past action, and "para bem de" expresses the purpose of that action.
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Sou, o que não fui, e serei o amanhã a dois
➔ Contrast of tenses: present “sou”, past “fui”, and future “serei”.
➔ The verb "serei" (future) shows the speaker’s intention for the future, contrasted with "sou" (present) and "fui" (past).
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Onde é que vais
➔ Question formation with “é que” after a wh‑word (Onde) and verb inversion.
➔ The phrase "é que" introduces a question after the interrogative word "Onde".
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Espera por mim
➔ Imperative mood used to give a command or request.
➔ The verb "Espera" is in the imperative, directing the listener to wait.
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Eu não posso ficar sem ti
➔ Modal verb “poder” + infinitive to express ability/possibility; negative construction with “não”.
➔ The modal "posso" (from "poder") shows inability, and "não" negates the whole clause.
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É que eu não posso, ficar sem ti
➔ Explanatory clause “É que” used to justify or emphasize what follows.
➔ "É que" introduces an explanation: "I can’t, stay without you".
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Sempre que sais
➔ Temporal clause with “Sempre que” + present indicative to express a habitual action.
➔ "Sempre que" means “whenever”; the present verb "sais" indicates a repeated occurrence.
Same Singer

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Sem Ti
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Fim
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Contigo
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