Lyrics & Translation
Explore the complexities of modern romance through Ludmilla and Xamã's hit song "Gato Siamês." This R&B track offers a unique perspective on desire, detachment, and the power dynamics within relationships, showcasing lyrical depth and artistic chemistry that resonates with listeners.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaɾ/ A1 |
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amar /ɐˈmaɾ/ A1 |
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cama /ˈkɐ.mɐ/ A1 |
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sofá /soˈfa/ A1 |
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voz /ˈvɔs/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtẽ.pu/ A2 |
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perigo /peˈɾi.ɡu/ B1 |
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filme /ˈfiw.mi/ B1 |
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crime /ˈkɾi.mi/ B1 |
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blefando /bleˈfɐ̃.du/ B2 |
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ingresso /ĩˈɡɾɛ.su/ B2 |
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refém /ʁeˈfẽj̃/ B2 |
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louca /ˈlow.kɐ/ B1 |
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mal /ˈmaw/ A2 |
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ódio /ˈɔ.d͡ʒi.u/ B2 |
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lágrimas /ˈla.ɡɾi.mɐs/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Te ver chorando assim Deixa meu coração partido
➔ Infinitive verb structure ('ver chorando')
➔ The structure "ver + gerund" (ver + chorando) means "to see someone crying." It's used to describe an action in progress that is being witnessed.
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Sexo comigo é incrível
➔ Use of ser (é) to express an intrinsic quality.
➔ Here, "é incrível" indicates that the quality of having sex is inherently incredible. The verb "ser" is used for permanent or inherent qualities. If they had used “estar”, it would suggest a temporary state.
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Te deixo me fazer de refém
➔ Causative construction: 'deixar' + infinitive
➔ The phrase "Te deixo me fazer de refém" means "I let you take me hostage." The verb "deixar" (to let) is used in a causative construction followed by an infinitive.
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Sabe que só é mais um no meu harém
➔ Use of 'ser' with 'só' to emphasise uniqueness within a group
➔ "Só é mais um" is a phrase emphasizing that the person is just *one more* in a group, diminishing their importance.
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Como um gato siamês Pagando o ingresso mais caro Só pra chorar outra vez
➔ Purpose clause with "pra" + infinitive
➔ The phrase "Só pra chorar outra vez" means "Only to cry again." "Pra" is an informal contraction of "para" and is used to express purpose. The sentence explains the purpose of paying the expensive ticket.
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Se pá eu te odeio, te amo, te beijo E te vejo blefando pra nós
➔ Conditional probability ("Se pá") combined with a sequence of verbs
➔ "Se pá" (short for "Se calhar") means "maybe" or "possibly." It introduces a sequence of potential actions (hate, love, kiss), conveying uncertainty and a volatile emotional state, with blefando(bluff) showing there is deception within the relationship.
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Mas hoje tem papo de 30 sentando
➔ Impersonal construction with 'ter' (tem) and a numerical quantifier
➔ The phrase "tem papo de 30 sentando" means something like "there's talk of 30 sitting (down)". "Tem" is an impersonal form of "ter" indicating existence or occurrence.
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Só não vem de garfo que hoje a janta é sopa, ah
➔ Negative imperative ('Não vem') + metaphorical expression using 'ser'
➔ "Não vem de garfo" is a negative command meaning "don't come with a fork". The phrase "a janta é sopa" means "dinner is soup". The whole phrase is a metaphor that dinner is not complex or fancy, indicating a simple or casual encounter. 'Ser' is used to define the essential nature of the dinner.
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Que eu caí no bailar do cigano Ó, você me amou por engano
➔ Relative clause with 'que' and Prepositional phrase usage with 'por engano'
➔ In "Que eu caí no bailar do cigano", 'que' introduces a relative clause providing additional information. "Por engano" is a prepositional phrase that means "by mistake" or "accidentally". It modifies the verb 'amou' to explain the manner in which the loving happened.
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