Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is an immersive experience, and “LA PLENA” offers a fantastic opportunity to dive into contemporary Colombian Spanish. The song's lyrics are filled with affectionate colloquialisms and expressions of love that are both poetic and commonly used. What makes this song special for learners is its catchy, repetitive chorus and clear vocal delivery by Beéle, making it easier to pick up new vocabulary and pronunciation in a fun, musical context.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eres la niña de mis ojo', tú
➔ Present tense verb conjugation
➔ The verb 'eres' is the present tense form of 'ser' (to be), used to describe a permanent state or characteristic.
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Una cerveza pa' calmar la sed
➔ Contraction and preposition usage
➔ 'pa' is a contraction of 'para' (for), commonly used in informal Spanish. It shows purpose or direction.
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Ay, si tú quieres solo da la lu' (¡Aye!)
➔ Conditional clause and apostrophe usage
➔ 'si tú quieres' is a conditional clause. 'lu'' is a shortened form of 'luz' (light) with an apostrophe to indicate omission.
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Dormir contigo fue amor a primera vista
➔ Past tense and idiomatic expression
➔ 'fue' is the past tense of 'ser'. 'Amor a primera vista' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'love at first sight'.
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Sé que te encanta, te enloquece
➔ Present tense and direct object pronouns
➔ 'Sé' is the present tense of 'saber' (to know). 'te' is a direct object pronoun referring to 'you'.
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Quiero hacer de to', quiero que tú sea' mi to'a
➔ Apostrophe usage and informal language
➔ 'to'' and 'to'a' are informal shortenings with apostrophes, common in colloquial Spanish.
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Si no te gusta el infierno, ¿pa' qué viene' al diablo y lo emboba'?
➔ Conditional sentence and colloquial expressions
➔ The sentence uses a conditional structure. 'pa' qué' and 'viene'' are colloquial contractions and verb forms.
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Tú sí tienes una vainita que a mí me encanta, me enloquece
➔ Emphasis with 'sí' and reflexive verbs
➔ 'Tú sí tienes' emphasizes the subject. 'me encanta' and 'me enloquece' are reflexive verbs indicating personal affectation.
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