Lyrics & Translation
Discover the joy of the beloved traditional birthday song, “Las Mañanitas,” through Thalia's contemporary and cheerful version. This song offers a wonderful opportunity to learn a cornerstone of Mexican culture and some beautiful Spanish phrases associated with celebration and affection. Its clear and heartfelt lyrics make it an accessible and fun way to begin exploring the Spanish language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mañanitas /maɲaˈnitas/ A2 |
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rey /rei/ A1 |
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cumpleaños /kumpleˈaɲos/ A2 |
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despierta /desˈpjerta/ A2 |
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bien /bjen/ A1 |
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amaneció /amaneˈsjo/ B1 |
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pajarillos /paxaˈɾiʎos/ A2 |
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cantan /ˈkantan/ A1 |
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luna /ˈluna/ A1 |
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linda /ˈlinda/ A2 |
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mañana /maˈɲana/ A1 |
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gusto /ˈɡusto/ A2 |
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placer /plaˈθer/ B1 |
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flores /ˈfloɾes/ A1 |
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bautismo /bauˈtizmo/ B2 |
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ruiseñores /rwi.seˈɲo.ɾes/ B2 |
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luz /lus/ A1 |
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felicidades /fe.li.θiˈða.des/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Que cantaba el rey David
➔ Imperfect tense used to describe habitual actions in the past
➔ The phrase "Que cantaba" uses the imperfect tense "cantaba" to indicate an ongoing or habitual action in the past
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Hoy por ser tu cumpleaños
➔ Use of "por ser" to express reason or cause
➔ The phrase "por ser" introduces the reason for the celebration: "because it is your birthday"
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Ya los pajarillos cantan
➔ Use of present tense to describe current or habitual actions
➔ The sentence "Ya los pajarillos cantan" uses the present tense "cantan" to indicate that the birds are singing now or habitually do so
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Mira que ya amaneció
➔ Use of the preposition "que" with the subjunctive mood to express exclamation or command
➔ The phrase "Mira que ya amaneció" uses "que" to introduce an exclamation urging someone to look because dawn has arrived
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Levántate de mañana
➔ Imperative form of verb "levantarse" used as a direct command
➔ The phrase "Levántate de mañana" is in the imperative mood, giving a direct instruction or encouragement to wake up early
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Regresa A Mi
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Thalia

Feliz Navidad
Michael Bublé, Thalia

Las Mañanitas
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Un Alma Sentenciada
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No No No
Thalia, Aventura

Estoy Enamorado
Thalía, Pedro Capó
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