Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the powerful world of "La Bala" by Calle 13, a gripping song that masterfully uses vivid imagery and impactful Spanish to deliver a profound anti-violence message. Through its personification of a bullet, you'll encounter rich vocabulary and potent metaphors, making it an exceptional piece for language learners to grasp complex social commentary and artistic expression in Spanish. The song's narrative depth and Calle 13's signature lyrical prowess offer a unique way to connect with the language while exploring a globally relevant theme.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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bala /ˈbala/ A1 |
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fuerza /ˈfweɾθa/ A2 |
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viento /ˈbjento/ A2 |
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tiempo /ˈtjempo/ A1 |
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destino /desˈtino/ B1 |
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secreto /seˈkɾeto/ B1 |
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camino /kaˈmino/ A2 |
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dinero /diˈneɾo/ A1 |
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comida /koˈmiða/ A1 |
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gente /ˈxente/ A1 |
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sangre /ˈsaŋɡɾe/ A2 |
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rico /ˈriko/ A2 |
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pobre /ˈpoβɾe/ A2 |
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palabras /paˈlaβɾas/ A2 |
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matar /maˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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La explosión de la pólvora con fuerza empuja
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating cause or manner (de la pólvora con fuerza)
➔ The phrase uses 'de' to connect 'la pólvora' and 'con fuerza' indicating the manner of explosion
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Sale la bala arrojada fuera del cañón
➔ Passive participle phrase indicating the action (arrojada)
➔ Uses the passive participle 'arrojada' to describe the bullet being thrown out
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La bala va diciéndolo todo sin hablar
➔ Present tense verb 'va' + gerund 'diciéndolo' indicating ongoing action
➔ Combines 'va' with the gerund 'diciéndolo' to express an action that is happening continuously
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El diálogo destruye cualquier situación macabra
➔ Present tense verb 'destruye' + direct object noun phrase
➔ The verb 'destruye' is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action of destroying
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Hay poca educación, hay muchos cartuchos
➔ Use of 'hay' + noun phrase to indicate existence or quantity
➔ The verb 'hay' is used to express the existence or presence of something in general
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Hay poca gente buena, por eso hay muchas balas
➔ Repeating structure with 'hay' + noun phrase and causal phrase indicating reason
➔ Uses 'hay' + noun phrase to state existence, followed by 'por eso' to explain the reason for the statement
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Se mata por montones
➔ Reflexive verb 'se mata' + prepositional phrase 'por montones' indicating quantity
➔ Uses the reflexive verb 'se mata' to express people killing each other, with 'por montones' indicating large quantities
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Hay poca gente buena, por eso hay muchas balas
➔ Repetition of 'hay' + noun phrase and causal conjunction 'por eso'
➔ Reiterates the existence of 'poca gente buena' and uses 'por eso' to link reasons
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