Lyrics & Translation
Explore the rich sounds and heartfelt emotions of Carlos Vives' "La Tierra del Olvido," a song that beautifully intertwines Colombian musical traditions with modern influences. This iconic track offers a window into the vallenato genre and the universal themes of love, nostalgia, and cultural pride, making it an excellent choice for those looking to connect with the Spanish language through music.
Key Vocabulary
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naufragan /nauˈfɾaɣan/ B2 |
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alumbra /aˈlum.bɾa/ B1 |
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al viento /al ˈbjen.to/ A2 |
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espanta /esˈpan.ta/ B2 |
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mirada /miˈða.ða/ A2 |
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mueve /ˈmwe.βe/ A2 |
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quitas /ˈki.tas/ A2 |
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calma /ˈkal.ma/ B2 |
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llave /ˈʝa.βe/ A2 |
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quiere /ˈkje.ɾe/ A2 |
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muerte /ˈmweɾ.te/ B2 |
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cantar /kanˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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patria /paˈtɾi.a/ A2 |
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herencia /eˈɾen.θja/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tú tienes la llave de mi corazón
➔ Use of indirect object pronouns with 'tener' to indicate possession
➔ The phrase 'Tú tienes la llave de mi corazón' demonstrates the use of the indirect object pronoun 'tú' with the verb 'tener' to express possession.
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Así espero tu regreso a la tierra del olvido
➔ Use of 'esperar' + direct object + prepositional phrase to express hope for someone's return
➔ The sentence 'Así espero tu regreso a la tierra del olvido' employs the verb 'esperar' (to wait/hope) followed by the direct object 'tu regreso' and the prepositional phrase 'a la tierra del olvido' to express longing.
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Como la luna que alumbra por la noche los caminos
➔ Use of 'como' + noun + relative clause to make comparisons
➔ The phrase 'Como la luna que alumbra por la noche los caminos' employs 'como' to introduce a simile comparing the moon's light to other natural phenomena.
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Del llano traigo un joropo tejido en prima y bordón
➔ Use of 'traigo' (from 'traer') + direct object to indicate bringing or carrying something
➔ The sentence 'Del llano traigo un joropo tejido en prima y bordón' demonstrates the use of the verb 'traer' in the first person 'traigo' to express carrying or bringing a traditional song form.
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Cuando estoy fuera de casa, cómo te recuerdo
➔ Use of temporal 'cuando' + present tense to indicate an event happening at a specific time
➔ The phrase 'Cuando estoy fuera de casa, cómo te recuerdo' employs 'cuando' to introduce a temporal clause indicating when the speaker is away and reflects on how they remember the listener.
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Vivir en el paraíso, es vivir en tu suelo
➔ Use of 'vivir en' + noun to express living in a place or state
➔ The sentence 'Vivir en el paraíso, es vivir en tu suelo' employs 'vivir en' plus a noun 'el paraíso' and 'tu suelo' to express the concept of living in an idyllic or beloved place.
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Colombia, Mi Encanto
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