Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of Tim Maia's "Gostava Tanto de Você" and explore the Portuguese language through its heartfelt lyrics. This iconic song offers a beautiful way to connect with Brazilian culture and emotions, improving your vocabulary and understanding of expressions related to love and longing.
Key Vocabulary
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saudade /sawˈdadʒi/ B2 |
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tristeza /tɾiˈstezɐ/ A2 |
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medo /ˈmedu/ A2 |
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sombra /ˈsõbɾɐ/ B1 |
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passado /paˈsadu/ A2 |
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retrato /ʁeˈtɾatu/ B1 |
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pensamento /pẽsɐˈmẽtu/ B2 |
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solidão /soliˈdɐ̃w/ B2 |
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vida /ˈvida/ A1 |
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gostava /ɡosˈtavɐ/ A2 |
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corro /ˈkoʁu/ A2 |
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fugir /fuˈʒiʁ/ B1 |
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mudar /muˈdaʁ/ A2 |
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adeus /aˈdeus/ A1 |
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lugar /luˈɡaʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nem sei por que você se foi
➔ Present tense of 'saber' (to know) in a simple statement.
➔ The verb 'sei' is in the present tense, indicating the speaker's current knowledge or state.
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Quantas saudades eu senti
➔ Past tense of 'sentir' (to feel) in the first person singular.
➔ The verb 'senti' is in the simple past tense, expressing a completed feeling or experience.
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E de tristeza vou viver
➔ Future tense of 'vir' (to live) with a sense of intention or projection.
➔ The phrase uses the verb 'vou' in the present tense to indicate a future intention or plan.
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Você marcou na minha vida
➔ Preterite tense of 'marcar' (to mark) indicating a completed action.
➔ The verb is in the simple past, denoting that the action of 'marking' or 'leaving an impression' has been completed.
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Ainda está o seu retrato
➔ Present tense of 'estar' (to be) indicating a current state.
➔ The verb 'está' is in the present tense, showing the current existence or location of the 'portrait'.
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Ainda está o seu retrato
➔ The use of 'ainda' emphasizes continuity or ongoing presence.
➔ The word 'ainda' is an adverb meaning 'still' or 'yet', indicating something persists.
Album: Tim Maia 1973
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