Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Spanish through "LA PLENA" by Beéle, W Sound, and Ovy On The Drums! This infectious urban Afrobeat track is a celebration of love and instant attraction, making it perfect for learners. You'll pick up everyday expressions, including Colombian regionalisms like "parcerita" and "costeño," while getting lost in its catchy rhythms and tropical vibes. The song's clear narrative and playful lyrics about desire and connection offer an engaging way to understand conversational Spanish and Latin culture, all while enjoying a global hit that invites you to dance.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eres la niña de mis ojos, tú
➔ Present indicative of the verb *ser* (to be)
➔ The verb **"Eres"** states a permanent identity: "You are the girl of my eyes".
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Mejor ser besado por su boquita, amor
➔ Infinitive used as a noun after a comparative adjective
➔ "**ser**" functions as a noun: "Better **to be** kissed..."
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Ay, si tú quieres, solo da la lu' (yeh-yeh)
➔ Conditional clause with *si* + present indicative, followed by an imperative
➔ "**si tú quieres**" = "if you want" (condition), "**da**" = imperative "give".
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Tú sabes que no vo'a a decir que no
➔ Future immediate construction *voy a* (contraction) + infinitive
➔ "**vo'a**" is a colloquial contraction of **voy a**, meaning "I am going to".
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Cuando bailabás así
➔ Imperfect past tense to describe an ongoing or habitual action in the past
➔ "**bailabás**" (you were dancing) indicates an action that was happening at that moment.
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¿Qué dices si nos parchamos a ver el amanecer?
➔ Conditional clause with *si* + subjunctive (or present) + infinitive phrase
➔ "**si nos parchamos**" = "if we hang out" (condition) followed by the purpose "to watch the sunrise".
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Se sabe que tú eres puro veneno
➔ Impersonal passive construction with *se* + verb (se sabe)
➔ "**Se sabe**" means "it is known" without specifying who knows.
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Vamo'a vernos luego, si no te gusta el infierno
➔ First‑person plural imperative *vamos a* (colloquial contraction) + infinitive, followed by a conditional clause
➔ "**Vamo'a**" = colloquial "vamos a" = "let's"; "**vernos**" = reflexive infinitive "see each other".
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