Lyrics & Translation
Discover the vibrant sounds of Colombia with "La Bicicleta" by Carlos Vives and Shakira. This catchy tune blends vallenato, pop, and reggaeton, offering a fun and engaging way to learn Spanish. Explore Colombian culture and pick up everyday phrases as you sing along to this award-winning hit. "La Bicicleta" is more than just a song; it's a cultural journey!
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings |
|---|---|
|
bicicleta /bi.si.ˈkleta/ A1 |
|
|
corazón /ko.raˈθon/ A1 |
|
|
querer /keˈreɾ/ A1 |
|
|
soñar /soˈɲar/ A2 |
|
|
vallenato /ba.ʝeˈnato/ B1 |
|
|
desesperado /des.es.pe.ˈɾa.ðo/ B1 |
|
|
cartica /karˈtika/ B1 |
|
|
latiendo /laˈtjen.do/ A2 |
|
|
favorita /fa.βoˈɾi.ta/ B1 |
|
|
cadera /kaˈðe.ɾa/ B1 |
|
|
descalzos /des.kalˈθos/ A2 |
|
|
Barranquilla /ba.raŋ.ˈki.ʝa/ B2 |
|
|
Barcelona /baɾ.θe.ˈlo.na/ A1 |
|
|
Tayrona /taiˈɾo.na/ B2 |
|
|
relajada /re.laˈxa.ða/ B1 |
|
|
diferente /di.feˈɾen.te/ A2 |
|
🧩 Unlock "La Bicicleta" – every sentence and word gets easier with the app!
💬 Don’t let tough words stop you – the app’s got your back!
Key Grammar Structures
-
Nada **voy a hacer**
➔ Future Simple (going to)
➔ Expresses a future action planned or intended. Here, it's a negative form. "I'm not going to do anything."
-
No **voy a perder**
➔ Future Simple (going to)
➔ Similar to the previous example. Expresses a future intention not to lose.
-
Yo **no quiero ser** un tipo de otro lado
➔ Present Simple + Verb of Desire (querer) + Infinitive
➔ Expresses a desire not to be a certain type of person. The infinitive 'ser' follows the verb 'querer'.
-
A tu manera, **descomplicado**
➔ Adjective as an appositive (functioning as a description)
➔ The adjective 'descomplicado' describes the person's way or manner, functioning as an appositive.
-
En una bici **que te lleve a todos lados**
➔ Relative clause (que + subjunctive mood)
➔ A relative clause using 'que' to describe the bike. Because it is not an actual fact and the speaker is expressing an ideal, subjunctive mood is not used.
-
Una cartica **que yo guardo** donde te escribí
➔ Relative clause (que + indicative)
➔ A relative clause using 'que' to describe the letter. The indicative mood is used because the act of keeping the letter is a fact.
-
Que **te sueño** y que te quiero tanto
➔ Present Simple + Verb of Dreaming/Wanting
➔ This demonstrates the usage of simple present tense with verbs expressing dreams/desires
-
**Lléva-llévame** en tu bicicleta
➔ Imperative + Pronoun (Affirmative Command)
➔ A direct command, 'Lléva-llévame' (take me), combined with the preposition 'en' (in/on). The pronouns are attached to the verb.
Same Singer
Dia de Enero
Shakira
Antes De Las Seis
Shakira
Suerte
Shakira
Rabiosa
Shakira, El Cata
Moscas En La Casa
Shakira
Waka Waka
Shakira
Si Te Vas
Shakira
Te Dejo Madrid
Shakira
SHAKIRA || BZRP Music Sessions #53
Shakira, Bizarrap
La La La
Shakira, Carlinhos Brown
Me Enamoré
Shakira
Chantaje
Shakira, Maluma
Me Gusta
Shakira, Anuel AA
Addicted to You
Shakira
La Bicicleta
Carlos Vives, Shakira
Soltera
Shakira
Se Quiere, Se Mata
Shakira
Mi Verdad
Maná, Shakira
Bésame
Alejandro Sanz, Shakira
Zoo
Shakira
Related Songs
My Skin's On Fire
Loving Caliber
Don't You Wanna Stay
Loving Caliber
Those Eyes
New West
We Don't Talk Anymore
Charlie Puth, Selena Gomez
Monster
Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber
Never Be the Same
Camila Cabello
The 30th
Billie Eilish
Ordinary
Alex Warren
Girls Wanna Have Fun
Josh Fawaz
Gimme Dat Love
(G)I-DLE
花咲く道
ME:I
未完成婚姻論
超学生, マサ
しおざきわんだーらんど
M!LK, 塩﨑太智
des fleurs
Tove Lo, Stromae
WOKE UP IN TOKYO
BABYMONSTER
No Promises
Shayne Ward
No promises
Shayne Ward
DREAMERS
Jungkook, Fahad Al Kubaisi
Em Mới Là Người Yêu Anh
MIN
Attention
Charlie Puth