Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a narrative journey with Legião Urbana's "Faroeste Caboclo." This epic 9-minute song, rich with storytelling, offers a unique window into Brazilian culture and social commentary, making it a compelling way to explore the nuances of the Portuguese language through its vivid characters and dramatic plot.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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rede /ˈʁe.dʒi/ A2 |
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pedra /ˈpe(d)ɾɐ/ A2 |
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soldado /sɔɫˈda.du/ B1 |
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cidade /siˈda.dʒi/ A2 |
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violência /vi.ɔˈlẽ.sjɐ/ B2 |
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polícia /pɔˈli.sjɐ/ A2 |
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dinheiro /dʒiˈnɛ.ʁu/ A2 |
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guerra /ˈɡɛʁ.ɾɐ/ B2 |
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caminho /kɐˈmɲu/ A2 |
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sozinho /soˈzi.ɲu/ B1 |
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fama /ˈfa.mɐ/ B2 |
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sangue /ˈsɐ̃.ɡwɪ/ B2 |
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morte /ˈmoʁtɪ/ B2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Não tinha medo o tal João de Santo Cristo
➔ Imperfect tense used to describe a past state.
➔ The phrase "Não tinha" indicates that João had no fear in the past.
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Ele queria sair para ver o mar e as coisas que ele via na televisão
➔ Imperfect subjunctive used to express a desire.
➔ The phrase "Ele queria" shows that he had a desire to leave.
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E decidiu que como Pablo ele ia se virar
➔ Past tense used to indicate a decision made in the past.
➔ The phrase "decidiu que" indicates that he made a decision.
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E o Santo Cristo até a morte trabalhava
➔ Past continuous tense used to describe an ongoing action in the past.
➔ The phrase "trabalhava" indicates that he was working continuously until death.
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E o povo declarava que João de Santo Cristo era santo
➔ Imperfect tense used to describe a repeated action in the past.
➔ The phrase "o povo declarava" indicates that the people repeatedly declared something.
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E decidiu que como Pablo ele ia se virar
➔ Future intention expressed in the past.
➔ The phrase "ele ia se virar" indicates his intention to manage his situation.
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E o Santo Cristo até a morte trabalhava
➔ Past continuous tense used to describe an ongoing action in the past.
➔ The phrase "trabalhava" indicates that he was working continuously until death.
Same Singer

Faroeste Caboclo
Legião Urbana

Tempo Perdido
Legião Urbana

Pais E Filhos
Legião Urbana

Índios
Legião Urbana
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