Lyrics & Translation
Discover the infectious rhythm of "Lambada" by Kaoma, a song that swept the globe with its vibrant melody and sensual dance . This hit offers a chance to learn Portuguese through its captivating lyrics, all while exploring the cultural phenomenon of the Lambada dance craze . Experience the energy of this iconic track and understand why it remains a beloved classic .
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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chorar /koˈɾaʁ/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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lembrar /lẽˈbɾaʁ/ A2 |
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recordação /ʁe.koʁ.daˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaʁ/ A2 |
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sol /sɔl/ A1 |
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mar /maʁ/ A1 |
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rei /ʁej/ B1 |
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momento /moˈmẽ.tu/ B1 |
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dor /doʁ/ A2 |
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canção /kɐ̃ˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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olhar /oˈʎaʁ/ B1 |
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perder /peʁˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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encontrar /ẽ.kõˈtɾaʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Chorando se foi quem um dia só me fez chorar
➔ Gerund (Chorando) + Reflexive Pronoun (se) + Past Tense (foi)
➔ "Chorando" is a gerund, indicating an action in progress. "se" is a reflexive pronoun, indicating that the action reflects back on the subject. "foi" is the past tense of "ir" (to go/be), indicating a completed action. The line means 'Crying, he/she left, the one who only made me cry one day.'
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Que um dia não soube cuidar
➔ Relative Pronoun (Que) + Past Simple (não soube) + Infinitive (cuidar)
➔ "Que" introduces a relative clause. "não soube cuidar" uses the past simple of "saber" (to know how) followed by the infinitive of "cuidar" (to take care of), meaning 'didn't know how to take care of'. The phrase means 'that one day didn't know how to care (for the love)'.
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A recordação vai estar com ele aonde for
➔ Future Periphrastic (vai estar) + Preposition (com) + Adverb of Place (aonde) + Future Subjunctive (for)
➔ "vai estar" is the future periphrastic, using "ir" (to go) + "a" + infinitive to express the near future. "com ele" means 'with him'. "aonde" is an adverb of place (where), and "for" is the future subjunctive of "ir", used after "aonde" to express a possible future event. The line means 'The memory will be with him wherever he goes'.
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Lambando estarei ao lembrar que este amor
➔ Gerund (Lambando) + Future Simple (estarei) + Preposition (ao) + Infinitive (lembrar) + Subordinating Conjunction (que)
➔ "Lambando" is a gerund. "estarei" is the future simple of "estar" (to be). "ao lembrar" means 'upon remembering'. "que" introduces a subordinate clause. The line means 'I will be lambada-ing when I remember that this love...'
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Por um dia um instante foi rei
➔ Preposition (Por) + Noun (dia, instante) + Past Tense (foi) + Noun (rei)
➔ "Por" is a preposition indicating duration. "foi" is the past tense of "ser" (to be). "rei" is the noun 'king'. The line means 'For a day, a moment, it was king'.
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