Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the passionate world of Brazilian samba with Alcione's "Estranha Loucura." This iconic song, a masterclass in vocal expression and rhythmic storytelling, offers a unique window into the complexities of love and emotion, making it a perfect gateway for discovering the richness of Portuguese language and Brazilian culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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loucura /loˈku.ɾɐ/ B2 |
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estranha /isˈtɾɐ̃.ɲɐ/ B1 |
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tentar /tẽˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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entender /ẽ.tẽˈdeɾ/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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desculpar /deʃ.kuɫˈpaɾ/ B1 |
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erros /ˈe.ʁus/ A2 |
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culpa /ˈkuɫ.pɐ/ B1 |
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correr /kuˈʁe(h)/ A1 |
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braços /ˈbɾa.sus/ A1 |
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briga /ˈbɾi.ɡɐ/ A2 |
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humilhar /u.miˈʎaɾ/ B2 |
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dependente /de.pẽˈdẽ.t͡ʃi/ B2 |
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descobrir /deʃ.koˈbɾiɾ/ B1 |
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amar /ɐˈmaɾ/ A1 |
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magoando /maˈɡwɐ̃.du/ B2 |
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embora /ĩˈbɔ.ɾɐ/ B1 |
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coração /ko.ɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ A1 |
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doer /duˈeɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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É tentar te entender
➔ Infinitive verb usage.
➔ The phrase uses the infinitive form of the verb "tentar" (to try) followed by "te entender" (to understand you).
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O que não tem desculpa
➔ Relative clause.
➔ The phrase "O que não tem desculpa" (What has no excuse) is a relative clause that provides additional information.
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Ver você me humilhar
➔ Infinitive verb as a noun.
➔ In this case, "Ver" (to see) is used as a noun, indicating the action of seeing someone humiliate the speaker.
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Vai sentir falta de mim
➔ Future tense.
➔ The phrase "Vai sentir" (Will feel) indicates an action that will happen in the future.
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Eu acho que paguei
➔ Past tense.
➔ The phrase "Eu acho que paguei" (I think I paid) uses the past tense to indicate a completed action.
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Magoando pouco a pouco
➔ Gerund usage.
➔ The phrase "Magoando pouco a pouco" (Hurt little by little) uses the gerund form to indicate an ongoing action.
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Dependente total do teu jeito de ser
➔ Adjective usage.
➔ The phrase "Dependente total" (Totally dependent) uses the adjective "dependente" to describe a state of being.
Album: Ao vivo 2
Same Singer

A loba
Alcione

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

Você me vira a cabeça (me tira do sério)
Alcione

Não Deixe o Samba Morrer
Alcione

Meu Ébano
Alcione

Estranha loucura
Alcione

Faz uma loucura por mim
Alcione
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