Lyrics & Translation
Learning Spanish through Melendi's 'Hablando en plata' offers a unique window into colloquial expressions and poetic metaphors. The song's rich imagery and exploration of life's dualities provide a culturally immersive way to expand your vocabulary and understanding of Spanish lyrical traditions. Its catchy rumba-rock rhythm makes it an enjoyable and memorable learning experience.
Key Vocabulary
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plata /ˈplata/ A1 |
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oro /ˈoro/ A1 |
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cielo /ˈθjelo/ A2 |
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malo /ˈmalo/ A2 |
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vida /ˈβiða/ A2 |
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tristeza /tɾisˈteθa/ B1 |
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burlarse /buɾˈlaɾse/ B2 |
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creer /kɾeˈeɾ/ B1 |
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dolor /doˈloɾ/ B1 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ B2 |
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tiempo /ˈtjempo/ B2 |
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increíble /iŋˈkɾeible/ B2 |
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pensar /penˈsaɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Hablando en plata, soñando en oro
➔ Gerund form used to express simultaneous actions.
➔ The phrase "Hablando en plata" means 'speaking plainly', indicating a straightforward manner.
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Ya no sé si es el tiempo que va muy de prisa
➔ Use of present tense to express uncertainty.
➔ The phrase "Ya no sé" means 'I no longer know', indicating a change in understanding.
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Me burlé en la cara de la ironía
➔ Preterite tense to describe a completed action.
➔ The phrase "Me burlé" means 'I mocked', indicating a past action.
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Y no siempre es mejor lo bueno
➔ Use of negation to express a general truth.
➔ The phrase "no siempre" means 'not always', indicating that good is not always better.
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Cuando miento por amor
➔ Use of conjunctions to introduce subordinate clauses.
➔ The phrase "Cuando miento" means 'When I lie', indicating a condition.
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He desmentido lo que vi
➔ Present perfect tense to indicate an action that has relevance to the present.
➔ The phrase "He desmentido" means 'I have denied', indicating a past action with present relevance.
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Porque solo pienso en ti
➔ Use of conjunctions to express cause.
➔ The phrase "Porque" means 'because', indicating the reason for the action.
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Tu Jardín con enanitos
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Por Amarte Tanto
Melendi
Soy Tu Superhéroe
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