Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Peso Pluma's 'ICE' to master modern Mexican Spanish slang and learn how regional traditionalism meets urban swagger. This song is perfect for understanding the vocabulary of contemporary Latin music and the cultural evolution of the genre.
Key Vocabulary
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cuello ˈkweʝo A1 |
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brillan ˈbɾiʝan A2 |
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diamantes djaˈmantes A2 |
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sufrir suˈfɾiɾ A2 |
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arriesga aˈrjesɣa B1 |
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estilo esˈtilo A2 |
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recuerdos reˈkweɾðos A2 |
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veneno beˈneno B1 |
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sereno seˈɾeno B2 |
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riesgos ˈrjesɣos B1 |
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envidia emˈbiðja B2 |
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sincero sinˈseɾo B1 |
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fácil ˈfasil A1 |
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mente ˈmente A2 |
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fría ˈfɾi.a A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Perdón más no se va a poder
➔ Passive voice with 'se' (Pasciva refleja)
➔ The structure "se" + verb is used here to express an impersonal or passive action, meaning "it is not going to be possible."
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El que lo arriesga nunca le va bien
➔ Relative clause with 'El que' (The one who)
➔ "El que" functions as a noun phrase meaning "the one who" or "whoever," introducing a subject for the main verb.
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Con mi carnal me la rifé
➔ Pronominal verb (slang usage)
➔ The "me" in "me la rifé" acts as a reflexive/pronominal marker added to the verb "rifar," commonly used in Mexican slang to mean "taking a risk" or "giving one's best."
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esas bocas todas yo las callé
➔ Direct Object Pronoun (Clitic placement)
➔ The pronoun "las" refers back to "bocas" (feminine plural), serving as the direct object placed before the verb for emphasis.
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ya tengo tiempo en el ruedo
➔ Present tense indicating duration
➔ Using the present tense "tengo" with a time expression indicates an ongoing state that started in the past.
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no crean que fue fácil
➔ Subjunctive mood (Negative command/opinion)
➔ "No crean" uses the subjunctive for a negative command ("don't think"), expressing the speaker's desire to correct a misconception.
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llegue a esta vida para pasarla siempre al millón
➔ Preterite tense vs. Purpose clause
➔ "Llegué" (preterite) describes a completed action in the past, while "para pasarla" introduces a purpose/goal.
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con la mente siempre fría trabajar
➔ Infinitive as a verbal noun
➔ The infinitive "trabajar" is used here as a key action or philosophy of life, functioning almost like a noun describing the core activity.
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