Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with "Leva-me P'ra Casa," a powerful Portuguese song by Pedro Abrunhosa and Carolina Deslandes. This track offers a unique opportunity to explore nuanced Portuguese vocabulary and expressions related to love, loss, and the profound meaning of 'home' as a human connection. Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody make it an excellent choice for learners seeking to understand emotional depth in Portuguese music and culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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deus /deus/ A1 |
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casa /ˈkazɐ/ A1 |
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lua /ˈlu.a/ A2 |
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saudade /sawˈdadʒi/ B1 |
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medo /ˈme.du/ A2 |
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coragem /koˈɾaʒẽ/ B1 |
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viagem /viˈaʒẽ/ B1 |
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abraço /aˈbɾasu/ A2 |
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luz /luʊz/ A1 |
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princípio /pɾĩˈsɨpiu/ B2 |
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anjo /ˈɐ̃ʒu/ A2 |
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sinos /ˈsinos/ B2 |
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porta /ˈpoɾtɐ/ A1 |
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sombra /ˈsõbɾɐ/ A2 |
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começo /koˈmesu/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Diz-lhe que estou a chegar
➔ Use of indirect speech with the present indicative to report what someone is saying.
➔ The phrase uses the **imperative** form 'Diz-lhe' (tell him/her) combined with a **subordinate clause** 'que estou a chegar' (that I am arriving), demonstrating reported speech with a current action.
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Ela vinha de tão longe
➔ Imperfect tense to describe an ongoing or habitual past action.
➔ The **imperfect tense** 'vinha' (came) indicates an ongoing or habitual action in the past, often used to set scenes or describe background details.
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Os dois como coragem
➔ Simile construction using 'como' (like/as) to compare two entities.
➔ The phrase 'os dois como coragem' (the two as courage) uses **simile** to compare 'os dois' (the two) with 'coragem' (courage), emphasizing similarity or shared qualities.
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Leva-me p'ra casa
➔ Use of the imperative form 'Leva-me' (take me) with preposition 'p'ra' (para) indicating direction towards 'home.'
➔ The **imperative** 'Leva-me' (take me) is combined with the preposition 'p'ra' (para), a colloquial contraction of 'para' (to), showing a command with direction toward 'home.'
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