Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the relatable world of modern relationships with Bárbara Bandeira's "Friendzone"! This pop anthem beautifully expresses the universal frustration of unrequited feelings, offering a compelling way to learn Portuguese expressions related to love, desire, and navigating complex emotions. Its clear narrative and emotive lyrics make it an excellent song for language learners to grasp conversational Portuguese and understand cultural nuances of youth expression in Portugal.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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friendzone /ˈfrɛndzoʊn/ B1 |
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querer /kɛˈrɛr/ A1 |
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dizer /dɪˈzeɾ/ A2 |
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medo /ˈmeɾdu/ A2 |
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cansar /kɐ̃ˈzaʁ/ B1 |
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preocupar /pɾe.o.kuˈpaʁ/ B1 |
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só /sɔ/ A1 |
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mais /maɪs/ A1 |
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nada /ˈnada/ A2 |
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dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaʁ/ A2 |
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sinto /ˈsĩtu/ B1 |
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melhor /meˈʎoʁ/ A2 |
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aceitar /a.seiˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quando podíamos ser muito mais
➔ Imperfect subjunctive or conditional structure to express hypothetical or unreal situations.
➔ The phrase uses the **imperfect subjunctive/conditional** to indicate a hypothetical situation in the past.
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Tu queres, eu não
➔ Present tense with a contrastive sentence structure, expressing opposing desires.
➔ This is a simple **present tense** construction to show contrasting preferences between two subjects.
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Quando podíamos ser muito mais
➔ Use of the imperfect subjunctive or conditional to denote unreal, hypothetical past situations.
➔ The phrase employs the **imperfect subjunctive or conditional** tense to refer to unreal past possibilities.
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Eu tinha guardado a nossa dança
➔ Past perfect tense indicating an action that was completed in the past.
➔ The phrase uses the **past perfect tense** to describe an action that was completed before another point in the past.
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Deixa-me dizer-te o que eu sinto por nós
➔ Use of infinitive constructions to express permission or suggestion and the present tense to state feelings.
➔ The phrase employs the **infinitive form** to suggest or allow action and the **present tense** to convey emotions.
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Se me queres ver na friendzone
➔ Use of the present tense with the verb 'querer' to express desire or intention.
➔ The sentence employs the **present tense** of 'querer' to express desire to see someone in a certain context.
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Mais
Bárbara Bandeira

Não Gosta
Bárbara Bandeira

Zona Sul
Bárbara Bandeira, WIU

Flores
Bárbara Bandeira, EU.CLIDES

Como Tu
Bárbara Bandeira, Ivandro

A Última Carta
Bárbara Bandeira

E Se Eu
Bárbara Bandeira

Friendzone
Bárbara Bandeira

Como Eu
Bárbara Bandeira

Nós os Dois
Bárbara Bandeira

Cidade
Bárbara Tinoco, Bárbara Bandeira

Onde Vais
Bárbara Bandeira, Carminho

Como Tu
Bárbara Bandeira, Ivandro

Como Eu
Bárbara Bandeira

Finda
Bárbara Bandeira

Carro
Bárbara Bandeira, Dillaz

Cristaliza
Bárbara Bandeira
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