Lyrics & Translation
Dive into "Leão" by Xamã and Marília Mendonça to experience a powerful blend of Brazilian music genres. This record-breaking song offers rich lyrical content exploring love's complexities—from raw passion to vulnerability. Learning Portuguese through "Leão" will introduce you to contemporary Brazilian slang and poetic expressions, allowing you to appreciate the cultural fusion that made this track an iconic hit and a tribute to the "Queen of Suffering" (Rainha da Sofrência). Its captivating narrative and diverse musical styles make it an exceptional piece for language and cultural immersion.
Key Vocabulary
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olhar /oˈʎaɾ/ A1 |
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quadro /ˈkwadɾu/ A2 |
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capital /kɐpiˈtaw/ B1 |
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sol /sɔw/ A1 |
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vampiro /vɐ̃ˈpiɾu/ B1 |
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leão /leˈɐ̃w/ A2 |
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bem /bẽj̃/ A1 |
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linda /ˈlĩdɐ/ A2 |
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louca /ˈlowkɐ/ A2 |
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roupa /ˈʁowpɐ/ A1 |
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mulher /muˈʎɛɾ/ A1 |
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menina /meˈninɐ/ A1 |
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olho /ˈoʎu/ A1 |
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vilão /viˈlɐ̃w̃/ B1 |
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amor /ɐˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mas se quiser me olhar / Como um quadro sem explicação
➔ Conditional Clause (Se + Subjunctive)
➔ Uses 'se' (if) followed by the subjunctive mood ('quiser'). This expresses a hypothetical situation or condition. The subjunctive suggests a degree of uncertainty or possibility. The phrase "sem explicação" uses a noun preceded by the preposition "sem" (without).
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Tô de um jato lunar / Na capital de São Sebastião
➔ Prepositional Phrase (de), Noun Modifier (lunar)
➔ "de um jato lunar" is a prepositional phrase. 'De' indicates being in, or using something. 'Lunar' is an adjective modifying 'jato' (jet). "Na capital" uses the preposition 'em' (in) contracted with the feminine article 'a' (the).
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Que o Sol da manhã te dissolva
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Que + Subjunctive)
➔ The use of 'Que' followed by the subjunctive mood ('dissolva') expresses a wish or a command. It's a formal way to express a desire, similar to "May the morning sun dissolve you."
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Sei que cê me entende bem / Sempre foge quando namora
➔ Subordinate Clause (que), Temporal Clause (quando)
➔ 'Sei que cê me entende bem' uses 'que' to introduce a subordinate clause expressing what the speaker knows. 'Quando namora' is a temporal clause introduced by 'quando' (when), indicating the time that the action 'foge' happens.
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Se você não ama ninguém / Por que tá me escutando agora?
➔ Conditional Clause (Se + Present Indicative), Interrogative Sentence
➔ This contains a conditional clause using 'se' (if) followed by the present indicative ('não ama'). It expresses a condition that, if true, raises the question that follows. The second part is a direct question using 'Por que' (Why) to inquire about the reason for listening.
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Tão lindo, tão louco, meu grande amigo / Depois de você os outros são outros
➔ Comparative Structure (Depois de), Subject-Verb Agreement (os outros são)
➔ 'Depois de você os outros são outros' uses 'Depois de' (After) to create a comparison; after you, the others are different. The sentence also showcases subject-verb agreement, where the plural subject 'os outros' (the others) agrees with the plural verb 'são' (are).
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Pode ser até que você não me dê moral / Até me ver no espaço pela banca de jornal
➔ Subjunctive (dê) following 'Pode ser que', Prepositional Phrase (pela banca)
➔ 'Pode ser até que você não me dê moral' demonstrates the usage of the subjunctive after the phrase 'Pode ser que' (It may be that), indicating uncertainty or possibility. 'Pela banca de jornal' is a prepositional phrase meaning 'through/by the newsstand' using the contracted form of 'por + a'.
Same Singer
Leão
Xamã, Marília Mendonça
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