La Pregunta – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: J Alvarez

Lyrics & Translation

Ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Reggaeton? J Alvarez's 'La Pregunta' is a perfect entry point. This track, rich with conversational Spanish, offers a fantastic opportunity to learn common phrases used in social interactions and expressions of desire. Its catchy rhythm and clear narrative make it special, allowing you to pick up vocabulary and cultural nuances while enjoying a song that truly defined a significant moment in the artist's career and the genre itself. What makes it special is its relatable story of a bold approach, offering an authentic glimpse into Latin urban lyrical styles.

[English]

I approached her and looked at her intently

I offered her a drink and whispered in her ear

If she was single or if she was married

She told me, "Don't worry, nothing's going on."

I approached her and looked at her intently

And after a couple of drinks and a crazy vibe

She told me, "Don't worry, nothing's going on."

It's my pleasure to meet you

Tell me your name, I have something to propose

Relax, all I want to do is talk

Get to know me first, you won't regret it

Let a little mischief take over us

And let desire lead you to end up with me

I know you feel lonely, he no longer values you

Run away with me and forget the time, mama

And today I will make you forget, I'll let your hair down

I'll create a story with your body that I'll imprint in your mind

And today I will make you forget, I'll let your hair down

I'll create a story with your body that I'll imprint in your mind

I approached her and looked at her intently

I offered her a drink and whispered in her ear

If she was single or if she was married

She told me, "Don't worry, nothing's going on."

I approached her and looked at her intently

And after a couple of drinks and a crazy vibe

She told me, "Don't worry, nothing's going on."

The drinks are already taking effect

The heat, the pressure, the tension envelops us

Curiosity and intensity

Made you and I go beyond

And in a matter of seconds (were-wapa)

I will take over your world (yeah-yeh-eh)

I'll show you that the path (nara-nana)

I'm going to change your destiny

And today I will make you forget, I'll let your hair down

I'll create a story with your body that I'll imprint in your mind

And today I will make you forget, I'll let your hair down

I'll create a story with your body that I'll imprint in your mind

I approached her and looked at her intently

I offered her a drink and whispered in her ear

If she was single or if she was married

She told me, "Don't worry, nothing's going on."

I approached her and looked at her intently

And after a couple of drinks and a crazy vibe

She told me, "Don't worry, nothing's going on."

And in a matter of seconds (were-wapa)

I will take over your world (yeah-yeh-eh)

I'll show you that the path (nara-nana)

I'm going to change your destiny

Hey

All it takes is a look and a couple of words

For something to happen between us

I know many girls are going through this

Then people come along who take advantage of the situation

And make it happen, ha, ha

Jalvarezmusic.com

Another level of music

Montana The Producer

Perrequer, Now Flow, Bambam

Man, we are the strongest team in the genre

That's why we travel all the time and are almost living on a plane, ha, ha

Jalvarezmusic.com on top the world of music

Flow Music, okay?

It's a pleasure for me to meet you, baby

Ha, ha, CS

Well, we'll see each other around someday

When you want to get even, call me, okay? Go on

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[Spanish]

Yo me le acerqué y fijo la miré

Le ofrecí un trago y al oído le dije

Que si estaba soltera o estaba casada

Ella me dijo tranqui', que nada pasaba

Yo me le acerqué y fijo la miré

Y entre par de copas y una nota loca

Ella me dijo tranqui', que nada pasaba

Para mí es un placer conocerte

Dime tu nombre que algo quiero proponerte

Relax, yo lo único que quiero es hablar

Conóceme primero que no te arrepentirás

Deja que la maldad nos domine

Y que el deseo haga que conmigo termines

Sé que te sientes sola, él ya no te valora

Escápate conmigo y olvídate 'e las horas, mamá

Y hoy voy hacerte olvidar, el pelo te soltaré

Haré una historia con tu cuerpo que en tu mente plasmaré

Y hoy voy hacerte olvidar, el pelo te soltaré

Haré una historia con tu cuerpo que en tu mente plasmaré

Yo me le acerqué y fijo la miré

Le ofrecí un trago y al oído le dije

Que si estaba soltera o estaba casada

Ella me dijo tranqui', que nada pasaba

Yo me le acerqué y fijo la miré

Y entre par de copas y una nota loca

Ella me dijo tranqui', que nada pasaba

Ya 'tan haciendo efecto la' copa'

El calor, la presión, la tensión nos arropa

La curiosidad y la intensidad

Hicieron que tú y yo nos fuéramos al más allá

Y en cuestión de segundos (were-wapa)

Yo me adueñaré de tu mundo (yeih-yeh-eh)

Te enseñaré que el camino (nara-nana)

Voy a cambiar tu destino

Y hoy voy hacerte olvidar, el pelo te soltaré

Haré una historia con tu cuerpo que en tu mente plasmaré

Y hoy voy hacerte olvidar, el pelo te soltaré

Haré una historia con tu cuerpo que en tu mente plasmaré

Yo me le acerqué y fijo la miré

Le ofrecí un trago y al oído le dije

Que si estaba soltera o estaba casada

Ella me dijo tranqui', que nada pasaba

Yo me le acerqué y fijo la miré

Y entre par de copas y una nota loca

Ella me dijo tranqui', que nada pasaba

Y en cuestión de segundos (were-wapa)

Yo me adueñaré de tu mundo (yeih-yeh-eh)

Te enseñaré que el camino (nara-nana)

Voy a cambiar tu destino

Hey

Solo hace falta una mirada y un par de palabra'

Para que lo nuestro pueda pasar

Sé que hay muchas princesitas que están pasando por esto

Entonces vienen personas que se aprovechan de la situación

Y hacen que suceda, ja, ja

Jalvarezmusic.com

Otro nivel de música

Montana The Producer

Perrequer, Now Flow, Bambam

Papi, nosotros somos el equipo más fuerte del género

Por eso es que viajamos a cada rato y ya casi estamos viviendo en un avión, ja, ja

Jalvarezmusic.com on top the world of music

Flow Music, ¿ok?

Para mí es un placer conocerte, bebé

Ja, ja, CS

Bueno, nos veremos algún día por ahí

Cuando te quieras desquitar, me llamas, ¿está bien? Dale

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
acercar /aˈseɾkaɾ/ A2	verb - to approach
mirar /miˈɾaɾ/ A1	verb - to look
trago /ˈtɾaɣo/ A2	noun - drink, sip
oído /oˈiðo/ B1	noun - ear
decir /deˈsiɾ/ A1	verb - to say, to tell
soltera /solˈteɾa/ B1	adjective - single (female)
tranqui /tɾanˈki/ B2	adjective - calm, relaxed
placer /plaˈseɾ/ B1	noun - pleasure
conocer /ko.noˈseɾ/ A2	verb - to meet, to know
deseo /deˈse.o/ B1	noun - desire, wish
olvidar /olβiˈðaɾ/ B1	verb - to forget
historia /isˈtoɾja/ B1	noun - story, history
cuerpo /ˈkweɾpo/ A2	noun - body
mente /ˈmente/ B2	noun - mind
presión /pɾeˈsjon/ B2	noun - pressure
intensidad /intensiβiˈðað/ B2	noun - intensity
adueñar /aðu.eˈɲaɾ/ C1	verb - to take possession of
destino /desˈti.no/ B2	noun - destiny, fate
princesa /pɾinˈsesa/ A2	noun - princess
maldad /malˈðað/ B2	noun - evil, wickedness

Key Grammar Structures

• Yo me le acerqué y fijo la miré

  ➔ Reflexive Verb with Indirect Object Pronoun (Preterite)

  ➔ The verb "acercarse" is reflexive, indicated by "me acerqué" (I approached). The pronoun "le" refers to the indirect object, meaning "to her/him," showing to whom the action of approaching was directed. So, "me le acerqué" means 'I approached her/him'.

• Que si estaba soltera o estaba casada

  ➔ Indirect Question with 'si' + Imperfect Tense

  ➔ The conjunction "que" introduces reported speech, and "si" introduces an indirect question, asking 'if' something was true. The imperfect tense "estaba" is used to describe a state or condition in the past.

• Dime tu nombre que algo quiero proponerte

  ➔ Imperative with Attached Pronoun + Infinitive with Attached Pronoun

  ➔ In "Dime", the imperative verb "Di" (from 'decir') is combined with the indirect object pronoun "me". In "proponerte", the infinitive verb "proponer" is combined with the direct object pronoun "te". This illustrates how pronouns attach to imperatives and infinitives in Spanish.

• Deja que la maldad nos domine

  ➔ Imperative + 'que' + Subjunctive (Command/Wish)

  ➔ The imperative verb "Deja" (from 'dejar' - to let/allow) is followed by "que" and a verb in the present subjunctive ("domine"). This structure is used to express a command, permission, or wish for an action to be performed by someone else or for a situation to occur.

• Y hoy voy hacerte olvidar, el pelo te soltaré

  ➔ Periphrastic Future ('Ir a' + Infinitive) with Causative ('Hacer') and Object Pronouns

  ➔ This is a complex construction. "voy a" indicates the periphrastic future (I am going to). "hacer" is a causative verb meaning 'to make/cause (someone to do something)'. "te" is an object pronoun, indicating who will be made to forget. "olvidar" is the infinitive verb. So, "voy hacerte olvidar" means 'I am going to make you forget'.

• Hicieron que tú y yo nos fuéramos al más allá

  ➔ Causative Verb ('Hacer') + 'que' + Imperfect Subjunctive

  ➔ The preterite form of 'hacer' ("Hicieron") followed by "que" and a verb in the imperfect subjunctive ("fuéramos") expresses causation or influence, meaning 'they made it so that we went' or 'they caused us to go'. The imperfect subjunctive is used because the main clause verb ('hicieron') expresses influence in the past.

• Solo hace falta una mirada y un par de palabra'

  ➔ Impersonal Verb Phrase 'Hacer falta'

  ➔ "hace falta" is an impersonal expression meaning 'it is necessary', 'it is lacking', or 'only a look is needed'. The verb 'hacer' is used in the third person singular, regardless of the noun that 'is needed' or 'is lacking'.

• Sé que hay muchas princesitas que están pasando por esto

  ➔ Impersonal 'Hay' + Relative Clause + Present Progressive

  ➔ "hay" is the impersonal verb 'haber' in the third person singular, meaning 'there is/are'. "que" introduces a relative clause modifying 'princesitas'. "están pasando" uses the present progressive tense (estar + gerund) to describe an ongoing action.