Lyrics & Translation
Discover "Jenny" by Palito Ortega, a classic Latin pop song from 1968 that captures the essence of heartfelt confession and romantic discovery. Through its simple yet evocative lyrics, the song invites listeners to explore themes of love and longing.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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hablar /aˈβlaɾ/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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enamorado /enamaˈɾaðo/ A2 |
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culpable /kulˈpaβle/ B1 |
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saber /saˈβeɾ/ A1 |
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igual /iˈɣwal/ A2 |
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falta /ˈfalt.a/ B1 |
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quiero /ˈkje.ɾo/ A1 |
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mira /ˈmi.ɾa/ A1 |
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pasado /paˈsa.ðo/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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tengo que hablar contigo
➔ Present tense with 'tener que' to express obligation.
➔ The phrase "tengo que" means "I have to" indicating a necessity.
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Estoy enamorado
➔ Present continuous tense to express a current state.
➔ The phrase "estoy enamorado" means "I am in love" indicating a current feeling.
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El amor es así
➔ Simple present tense to state a general truth.
➔ The phrase "el amor es así" means "love is like this" indicating a general observation about love.
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Necesito saber si me quieres igual
➔ Present tense with 'necesitar' to express a need.
➔ The phrase "necesito saber" means "I need to know" indicating a desire for information.
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Siempre hablé como amigo
➔ Simple past tense to describe a completed action.
➔ The phrase "siempre hablé" means "I always spoke" indicating a habitual action in the past.
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La culpable eres tú
➔ Present tense to assign blame.
➔ The phrase "la culpable eres tú" means "you are the guilty one" indicating who is responsible.
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Hoy quiero hablar de amor
➔ Present tense to express a desire.
➔ The phrase "quiero hablar" means "I want to talk" indicating a current desire.
Album: El Ángel de Palito Ortega
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