Lyrics & Translation
Explore the emotional depth of Shakira's "Estoy Aquí." This iconic song, from her debut album Pies Descalzos, offers a glimpse into themes of heartbreak, longing, and persistent hope. Learning its lyrics provides insight into Shakira's early songwriting prowess and her ability to connect with listeners through raw emotion, making it a great entry point into understanding Latin pop music.
Key Vocabulary
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                             año /ˈaɲo/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             aquí /aˈki/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             cielo /ˈsjelo/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             mar /maɾ/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             perder /peɾˈðeɾ/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             comprender /kompɾenˈdeɾ/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             quitar /kiˈtaɾ/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             recordar /rekoɾˈðaɾ/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             cambiar /kamˈbjaɾ/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             foto /ˈfoto/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             noche /ˈnotʃe/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             tiempo /ˈtjempo/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             saber /saˈβeɾ/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             igual /iˈɣwal/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             tonto /ˈtonto/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             esperar /espeˈɾaɾ/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ya sé que no vendrás
➔ Present tense with future meaning.
➔ The phrase "no vendrás" indicates a future action that is not expected to happen.
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Mil años no me alcanzarán
➔ Future tense with conditional meaning.
➔ The phrase implies that even a long time won't be enough, suggesting a condition.
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Nada podrá ser igual
➔ Impersonal construction with future tense.
➔ The phrase indicates that nothing will be the same in the future, using an impersonal form.
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Estoy aquí, queriéndote
➔ Present continuous tense.
➔ The phrase expresses an ongoing action of wanting someone.
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Cambiándome un pie por la cara mía
➔ Gerund form for ongoing actions.
➔ The gerund "cambiándome" indicates an action that is currently happening.
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Si aún piensas algo en mí
➔ Conditional clause.
➔ The phrase introduces a condition that affects the main clause.
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Las cartas que escribí nunca las envié
➔ Past tense with relative clause.
➔ The past tense "escribí" is used with a relative clause to provide more information about the letters.
 
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