Ilumina-me

• By: Pedro Abrunhosa
• Album: DVD Coliseu 2011

Lyrics:

Grammar:

• Gosto de ti como quem gosta do sábado

  ➔ Comparative clause using 'como' (like/as)

  ➔ This line uses a comparative structure with 'como' to compare feelings to objects or concepts.

• E uma cidade p'ra mim

  ➔ Use of 'p'ra' as a contraction of 'para' (for/to)

  ➔ This exemplifies colloquial contraction of prepositions in Portuguese, often used in poetic or informal contexts.

• Enquanto não há amanhã

  ➔ Use of 'enquanto' with present tense to indicate 'while' or 'as long as'

  ➔ This phrase indicates a temporal context, meaning 'while' or 'as long as', emphasizing ongoing action until a future point.

• Ilumina-me

  ➔ Imperative form of 'iluminar' (to illuminate), used as a request or command

  ➔ This is a direct command or plea in the imperative mood, asking to be illuminated or enlightened.

• Gostar de ti como quem gosta do sábado

  ➔ Using 'gostar de' (to like of/about) to express liking or fondness

  ➔ This structure shows how to express liking something or someone, similar to 'to like' in English, often followed by the object of affection.

• Vestido feito de nada

  ➔ Use of 'feito de' to indicate 'made of' or 'composed of'

  ➔ This phrase describes something as being made from a specific material, emphasizing the composition.