Lyrics & Translation
Explore the emotional depth of "Estou Nervosa" by Lara Suleiman, a song that beautifully captures the universal experience of dealing with pressure and anxiety. Through its relatable lyrics and powerful melody, you can gain insight into the Portuguese language's ability to express complex emotions.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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forte /ˈfɔʁtʃe/ A2 |
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vacilo /vaˈsi lu/ B2 |
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peso /ˈpe.zo/ A2 |
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tranquilo /tɾɐ̃ˈki lu/ B1 |
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tudo /ˈtu.du/ A1 |
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aguento /a.gwenˈtu/ B1 |
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talento /taˈlẽ̃tu/ B2 |
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questiono /ke.sjuˈnẽju/ B2 |
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corpo /ˈkoɾpo/ A2 |
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suporta /swoʁˈta/ B1 |
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fardo /ˈfaʁdu/ B2 |
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laço /ˈla.su/ B1 |
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pisar /piˈzaɾ/ B1 |
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amasso /aˈma.su/ B2 |
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nervosa /nɛʁˈvoza/ B2 |
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ansiosa /ɐ̃ˈsjo.zɐ/ B2 |
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cautelosa /kɐʊ.tɪˈlɔ.zɐ/ B2 |
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ansiosa /ɐ̃ˈsjo.zɐ/ B2 |
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raivosa /ʁɐjˈzɔ.zɐ/ B2 |
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silenciosa /si.ˈlẽ̃sø.zɐ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Qualquer peso pra mim é tranquilo
➔ Use of 'qualquer' (any, whatever) with a noun to express 'any' or 'every'
➔ 'Qualquer' is an indefinite pronoun used here to mean 'any' or 'whatever', expressing the singer's resilience regardless of the weight.
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Se me dão um laço, eu piso, eu amasso
➔ Use of the conditional 'se' (if) to express a condition, followed by the present indicative
➔ 'Se' introduces a conditional clause, meaning 'if', and is followed by verbs in the present tense to indicate what happens under that condition.
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Pressão faz tic-tic-tic pronta pra estourar
➔ Use of the verb 'fazer' in the present tense to indicate causing a sensation or sound
➔ 'Fazer' is used here as an auxiliary verb meaning 'to cause' or 'to make', combined with the noun to describe the sensation of pressure building up.
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Eu sei, sou orgulhosa e a vida é perigosa
➔ Use of the present tense 'sei' (I know) and 'sou' (I am) with adjectives to describe knowledge and personality traits
➔ 'Sei' means 'I know' and 'sou' means 'I am'; both verbs are in the present tense and are used here to express knowledge and identity.
Album: Encanto
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