Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Kat DeLuna's 'Kruela' offers a great opportunity to dive into Spanish with its clear, emotive lyrics. The song's themes of empowerment are universal, and by learning the words, you can also absorb the passionate expressions of bachata, a genre rich in storytelling. 'Kruela' is special because it represents a modern take on a classic sound, making it both culturally significant and incredibly catchy.
Key Vocabulary
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miedo /ˈmjeðo/ B2 |
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creer /kreˈeɾ/ B2 |
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jugador /xuˈɣaðoɾ/ B1 |
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perdón /peɾˈdon/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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juego /ˈxweɣo/ A2 |
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perro /ˈpero/ A2 |
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cuerpo /ˈkweɾpo/ B1 |
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placer /plaˈseɾ/ B2 |
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mujer /muˈxeɾ/ A2 |
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desperté /despeˈɾe/ B1 |
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hacer /aˈθeɾ/ A2 |
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pudiera /puˈðjeɾa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Me hiciste ser mala mala
➔ Past tense with 'hacer' + infinitive
➔ The verb 'hiciste' is the preterite form of 'hacer', meaning 'you made'. It is followed by the infinitive 'ser' to express the result of the action.
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Si lo hago es porque puedo
➔ Present tense with 'poder' (ability)
➔ The verb 'puedo' is the first-person singular present tense of 'poder', meaning 'I can'. It expresses ability or possibility.
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Voy a hacer que creas en mi
➔ Future tense with 'ir a' + infinitive
➔ The phrase 'voy a' is used to form the near future tense, followed by the infinitive 'hacer'. It means 'I am going to make'.
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Que me perdone Dios
➔ Subjunctive mood with 'perdonar'
➔ The subjunctive mood is used after 'que' to express a wish or uncertainty. 'Perdone' is the subjunctive form of 'perdonar', meaning 'may God forgive me'.
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Si el amor es un juego
➔ Conditional sentence with 'si'
➔ The conjunction 'si' introduces a conditional sentence, expressing a hypothesis. It means 'if love is a game'.
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Aunque una vez cai, pero luego desperte
➔ Concession with 'aunque' and contrast with 'pero'
➔ The conjunction 'aunque' introduces a concession, meaning 'although'. 'Pero' is used for contrast, meaning 'but'.
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