Lyrics & Translation
Discover the poetic depth of Adriana Calcanhotto's "Esquadros," a song that invites listeners to explore themes of perception, isolation, and connection. Through its evocative lyrics and melancholic melody, "Esquadros" offers a unique lens through which to reflect on our own experiences and potentially deepen an understanding of the Portuguese language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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pelo /ˈpe.lo/ A2 |
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janela /ʒaˈne.lɐ/ A2 |
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mundo /ˈmũ.du/ A2 |
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cores /ˈkɔ.ʁis/ A2 |
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andando /ɐ̃ˈdɐ̃.du/ B1 |
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andor /ˈɐ̃.du/ B2 |
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palavra /paˈla.vɾɐ/ A2 |
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andamento /ɐ̃ˈdɐ.tʃi.nu/ B2 |
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gente /ˈʒẽ.tʃi/ A2 |
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caminho /kɐˈmi.ɲu/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu ando pelo mundo prestando atenção Em cores que eu não sei o nome
➔ Relative clauses with 'que'
➔ The clause "que eu não sei o nome" is a relative clause modifying "cores". "Que" acts as the relative pronoun, meaning 'that/which'. This line showcases how a relative pronoun connects a subordinate clause to a noun.
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Pra sinalizar o estar de cada coisa
➔ Infinitive as a noun (o estar)
➔ Here, "estar" (to be) is preceded by the definite article "o", which turns the verb into a noun. It means 'the being' or 'the state of being'. This demonstrates the nominalization of verbs.
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Eu ando pelo mundo divertindo gente Chorando ao telefone E vendo doer a fome nos meninos que têm fome
➔ Gerunds expressing simultaneous actions
➔ The gerunds "divertindo", "chorando", and "vendo" indicate actions happening concurrently with "ando" (I walk). They describe how she walks through the world: entertaining people, crying on the phone, and seeing the hunger pains of hungry children. Using gerunds adds flow and immediacy to the description.
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Quem é ela?
➔ Interrogative pronouns
➔ "Quem" is an interrogative pronoun meaning "who". This simple question is grammatically correct and used for inquiring about someone's identity.
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E os automóveis correm para quê?
➔ Preposition 'para' with 'quê' (for what/why)
➔ The combination "para quê" means "for what purpose?" or simply "why?". The preposition "para" indicates purpose or direction, and it precedes the interrogative pronoun "quê".
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Minha alegria, meu cansaço Meu amor, cadê, cadê você?
➔ Repetition for emphasis
➔ The repetition of "cadê" (where is) intensifies the feeling of longing and searching. The speaker is not just asking where her love is, but emphatically expressing the absence of these essential parts of her life.
Same Singer

Pelos Ares
Adriana Calcanhotto

Fico Assim Sem Você
Adriana Calcanhotto

Esquadros
Adriana Calcanhotto

Vambora
Adriana Calcanhotto
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