Lyrics & Translation
Discover the emotional depth of "Eu Que Não Amo Você" by Engenheiros do Hawaii. This song offers a rich tapestry of feelings, using evocative lyrics to explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. By delving into its Portuguese lyrics, you can gain insights into Brazilian culture and the universal human experience of yearning and reflection.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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fumo /ˈfu.mu/ A1 |
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queria /keˈɾi.a/ A2 |
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amava /aˈma.va/ B1 |
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envelheci /ẽ.veʎˈʃe.si/ C1 |
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saudade /sauˈda.dʒi/ B2 |
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vontade /vɔ̃ˈta.dʒi/ B1 |
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voltar /volˈta/ B2 |
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porta /ˈpoɾ.tɐ/ A2 |
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chegar /ʃɡaɾ/ B1 |
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cigareto /si.ɣaˈʁe.tu/ B2 |
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enfrentar /ẽ.fɾẽˈtaɾ/ B2 |
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inverno /ĩˈveɾ.nu/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu que não fumo, queria um cigarro
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood with 'que' to express contrast or emphasis.
➔ The phrase 'Eu que não fumo' uses the subjunctive mood to highlight a contradiction or an exception to what is generally expected.
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Envelheci dez anos ou mais
➔ Use of the preterite tense to describe a completed action in the past.
➔ The verb 'envelheci' is in the preterite tense, indicating a completed action of aging.
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senti saudade, vontade de voltar
➔ Use of the preterite tense 'senti' to express a past feeling or experience.
➔ The verb 'senti' is in the preterite tense, indicating this feeling occurred in the past.
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Fazer a coisa certa, aqui é o meu lugar
➔ Use of infinitive 'fazer' to describe an abstract action or obligation.
➔ 'Fazer' is in the infinitive form, indicating the general idea of doing the right thing.
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A porta aberta, a hora certa de chegar
➔ Use of nouns connected by 'de' to specify relationships or qualities.
➔ The phrase 'a porta aberta' uses a noun with an adjective or article, describing a state or condition.
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Que entra pela porta que você deixou aberta ao sair
➔ Use of relative clauses to specify and add detail about nouns mentioned earlier.
➔ The clause 'que entra pela porta' is a relative clause providing more information about the door.
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