Lyrics & Translation
Thinking about learning Spanish? Let the rhythm and raw honesty of Porta's "Etiquetas" be your guide. This track is more than just a song; it's a crash course in contemporary Spanish slang and social commentary. By exploring the lyrics, you'll encounter a variety of colloquial terms for different social groups, offering a unique window into Spanish youth culture. The song's clear, articulated rap style makes it an excellent tool for language learners to pick up on pronunciation and flow. What makes "Etiquetas" special is its powerful and universal message of anti-conformity, making it a relatable and engaging way to immerse yourself in the Spanish language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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imagen /iˈma.xen/ A2 |
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moda /ˈmo.ða/ A2 |
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acento /aˈθen.to/ B1 |
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hermano /eɾˈma.no/ A1 |
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videos /ˈbi.ðe.os/ A1 |
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letras /ˈle.tɾas/ A2 |
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inspiración /ins.pi.ɾaˈθjon/ B2 |
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muerte /ˈmweɾ.te/ A2 |
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ritmos /ˈrit.mos/ B1 |
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payaso /paˈʝa.so/ B1 |
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rosario /roˈsa.ɾjo/ B1 |
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garras /ˈga.ras/ B2 |
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secta /ˈsek.ta/ B2 |
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homenaje /o.meˈna.xe/ B2 |
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personaje /peɾ.soˈna.xe/ B1 |
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estética /esˈte.ti.ka/ B2 |
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metal /meˈtal/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nos escondemos detrás de una imagen, de la apariencia.
➔ Reflexive verbs (Nos escondemos)
➔ The verb "esconderse" means "to hide oneself" and is used reflexively here.
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Tienes que ser machista obligado.
➔ Impersonal constructions (Tienes que ser)
➔ The phrase "Tienes que" indicates necessity or obligation.
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Vuestras letras son pura inspiración.
➔ Possessive pronouns (Vuestras)
➔ The word "vuestras" indicates possession and is used for the second person plural.
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Tus camisetas hasta las rodillas.
➔ Adjective placement (Tus camisetas)
➔ In Spanish, adjectives can come before or after nouns; here, "tus" comes before the noun.
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Eres el más popular.
➔ Superlative forms (el más popular)
➔ The phrase "el más popular" indicates the highest degree of popularity.
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Siempre que hay bulla y vas en grupo te creces.
➔ Conditional clauses (Siempre que hay bulla)
➔ The phrase "Siempre que" introduces a condition that must be met.
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Te vendes como el que entiende a las chicas.
➔ Comparative structures (como el que entiende)
➔ The phrase "como el que" is used to compare someone to another person.
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