Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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encontro /ẽˈkõtɾu/ A2 |
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orgulho /oɾˈɡulju/ B1 |
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pedir /pɨˈdiɾ/ A2 |
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saber /sɐˈbɛɾ/ A2 |
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confundir /kõfũˈdiɾ/ B1 |
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saudade /sɐuˈdadɨ/ B2 |
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preferir /pɾɨfɨˈɾiɾ/ A2 |
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adorar /ɐdoˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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cultura /kulˈtuɾɐ/ B2 |
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trocar /tɾoˈkaɾ/ A2 |
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sardinha /saɾˈdiɲɐ/ B1 |
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vergonha /vɨɾˈɡõɲɐ/ B1 |
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música /ˈmuzika/ A2 |
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belgica /bɨlˈʒika/ B1 |
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influencer /ĩfluˈẽsɐɾ/ B2 |
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coração /koɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ A2 |
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traduzir /tɾɐduˈziɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mas depois pediu paella com chouriço.
➔ Past Tense - Pretérito Perfeito
➔ The verb 'pediu' (asked for) is in the past tense, indicating a completed action. The sentence describes a specific instance of ordering paella with chorizo, which is incongruous with being Portuguese.
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Tu dizes que és tuga mas não sabes o que é uma bifana.
➔ Subjunctive Mood (implied) & Conjunction 'mas'
➔ The 'tu dizes que' construction implies a doubt or disbelief in the claim. 'Mas' functions as 'but', contrasting the claim of being Portuguese with the lack of knowledge about a typical Portuguese dish, 'bifana'.
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E achas que a saudade é uma série da Netflix?
➔ Interrogative Sentence & Verb 'achar'
➔ This is a rhetorical question. 'Achas' (you think) is used to express disbelief. The question highlights the misunderstanding of 'saudade', a deeply cultural and emotional concept, being equated to a Netflix series.
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Ela trouxe vinho verde mas meteu gelo.
➔ Conjunction 'mas' & Past Tense
➔ The 'mas' (but) introduces a contrasting action. Bringing 'vinho verde' (green wine) is a positive gesture, but adding ice is considered incorrect by many Portuguese people, highlighting the 'falsa tuga' theme.
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