Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a Spanish language journey with "Fotografía," a beautiful and emotionally resonant song by Juanes and Nelly Furtado. Its clear, repetitive lyrics about love and distance make it an excellent and enjoyable tool for learning key vocabulary and understanding sentimental expressions in Spanish. The song's universal theme and catchy melody make it a special and memorable way to connect with the language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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fotografía /fotoˈɣɾafi.a/ A2 |
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devora /deˈβo.ɾa/ B1 |
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corazón /ko.ɾaˈθon/ (Spain), /ko.ɾaˈsón/ (Latin America) A2 |
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remedio /reˈmeðjo/ B1 |
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busco /ˈβus.ko/ A2 |
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siento /ˈsjɛn.to/ A2 |
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estrella /esˈtɾe.ʝa/ A2 |
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busca /ˈβus.ka/ A2 |
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llama /ˈʝa.ma/ A2 |
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vivo /ˈβi.βo/ A2 |
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estrechos /esˈtɾe.ʧos/ B2 |
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recuerdo /reˈkwer.ðo/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Cada vez que yo me voy
➔ Present tense used to express habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "Cada vez que" means "Every time" indicating a repeated action.
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Que tu ausencia me devora entero el corazón
➔ Subjunctive mood used to express desire or emotion.
➔ The phrase "Que tu ausencia" introduces a clause that expresses a feeling of loss.
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Y en la distancia te puedo ver
➔ Present tense used for ability or possibility.
➔ The phrase "te puedo ver" means "I can see you", indicating ability.
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Es por eso que debo decir que tú solo en mis fotos estás
➔ Use of 'debo' to express obligation.
➔ The phrase "debo decir" means "I must say", indicating a necessity.
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Cuando hay un abismo desnudo que se opone entre los dos
➔ Use of 'cuando' to introduce a conditional clause.
➔ The phrase "Cuando hay un abismo" means "When there is an abyss", setting a condition.
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Y de nuevo siento enfermo este corazón
➔ Use of 'siento' to express feelings.
➔ The phrase "siento enfermo" means "I feel sick", indicating an emotional state.
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Que no le queda remedio más que amarte
➔ Use of 'no le queda' to express lack of options.
➔ The phrase "no le queda remedio" means "there is no remedy left", indicating a sense of inevitability.
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Mala Gente
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Fotografia
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A Dios Le Pido
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Muevete
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Rosario Tijeras
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La Camisa Negra
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Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor
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Volverte A Ver
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El Burrito de Belén
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Para Tu Amor
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Juntos
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La Camisa Negra
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Odio Por Amor
Juanes

No Siento Penas
Juanes

Esto No Acaba
Juanes

El Ratico
Juanes, Kali Uchis
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