La Tierra del Olvido – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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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.