Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heartfelt warmth of Caetano Veloso's "O Leãozinho." This beloved Brazilian classic, inspired by friendship, uses vivid imagery of a "little lion" to explore themes of admiration and joy, offering a beautiful way to connect with the richness of Portuguese language and Brazilian culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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gosto /ˈɡɔstu/ A1 |
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ver /veʁ/ A1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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sol /sɔl/ A1 |
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caminho /kaˈmĩɲu/ A2 |
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entristecer /ẽtɾisˈte.seʁ/ B1 |
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filhote /fiˈʎɔ.tʃi/ B1 |
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raio /ˈʁai.u/ B1 |
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olhar /oˈʎaʁ/ B1 |
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luz /luʊz/ A2 |
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juba /ˈʒu.bɐ/ B2 |
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dourar /doˈɾaʁ/ B2 |
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perto /ˈpɛʁ.tu/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Gosto muito de te ver, Leãozinho.
➔ Present tense (simple) for expressing likes.
➔ The phrase "Gosto muito" means "I like a lot".
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Para de entristecer, Leãozinho.
➔ Imperative mood for giving commands.
➔ The phrase "Para de" means "Stop".
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O meu coração é o sol.
➔ Present tense (simple) for stating facts.
➔ The phrase "O meu coração" means "My heart".
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Basta eu encontrar você no caminho.
➔ Subjunctive mood for expressing wishes or hypothetical situations.
➔ The phrase "Basta eu encontrar" means "As long as I find".
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Tua pele, tua luz, tua juba.
➔ Possessive adjectives for indicating ownership.
➔ The phrase "Tua pele" means "Your skin".
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De estar perto de você e entrar no mar.
➔ Infinitive form for expressing actions.
➔ The phrase "De estar perto" means "To be close".
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