Ilumina-me
Lyrics:
Vocabulary in this song:
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gosto /ˈɡɔstu/ A1 |
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fogo /ˈfoɡu/ A2 |
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espaço /esˈpasu/ B1 |
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cidade /siˈdadɨ/ A2 |
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amanhã /ɐmɐˈɲɐ/ A1 |
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luz /luʊz/ A1 |
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mundo /ˈmũdu/ A2 |
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silêncio /siˈlẽsju/ B2 |
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estrela /esˈtɾelɐ/ A2 |
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beijo /ˈbeɪʒu/ A2 |
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futuro /fuˈtuɾu/ B1 |
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medo /ˈmeðu/ A2 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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esforço /esˈfoɾsu/ B2 |
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vazio /vɐˈzi.u/ B2 |
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Grammar:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.