L'Italiano Balla – Bilingual Lyrics Italian/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the layers of Italian culture with 'L'Italiano Balla'. This catchy song offers a great opportunity to learn Italian through its clever wordplay and ironic lyrics. You'll not only pick up modern slang and expressions but also gain insight into contemporary Italian social commentary. The song is special for its blend of a fun, danceable beat with a deeper, critical message, making it a unique and memorable way to engage with the Italian language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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argentina /ar.ɡenˈtiː.na/ B1 |
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tango /ˈtæn.ɡoʊ/ A2 |
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pallone /pælˈlo.ne/ A2 |
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mambo /ˈmɑːm.boʊ/ A2 |
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sirtaki /sɜːrˈtɑː.ki/ B1 |
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grecia /ˈɡre.ʃja/ A2 |
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bravo /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/ A2 |
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ballare /balˈla.re/ A2 |
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male /maˈle/ A2 |
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musica /ˈmuː.zɪ.kə/ A2 |
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appiccicata /ap.pi.tʃiˈka.ta/ B2 |
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culo /ˈku.lo/ B2 |
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brego /ˈbrɛ.ɡo/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se fossi bravo a ballare per quanto inserito nel giusto giro
➔ Subjunctive tense to express hypothetical situations
➔ The phrase "Se fossi" uses the **subjunctive mood** to indicate a hypothetical or unlikely situation.
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L'italiano, l'italiano, l'italiano balla male
➔ Repetition for emphasis using a list of nouns
➔ The repeated phrase "l'italiano balla male" emphasizes the message through **repetition** and draws attention to the subject.
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Non so ballare come gli altri
➔ Use of the verb "sapere" in the present tense + infinitive to express ability or lack of ability
➔ The phrase "Non so ballare" uses the verb **saber** in the **present tense** + infinitive to indicate inability.
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In questo paese va tutto lento
➔ Use of the impersonal verb "va" (from "andare") in the present tense to describe general conditions
➔ The verb "va" is **impersonal** and used in the **present tense** to indicate how things generally proceed.
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Come un ballerino che ha perso la vista
➔ Comparison clause using "come" + noun + relative clause for description
➔ The phrase "come un ballerino che ha perso la vista" uses **comparative structure** with "come" to describe a situation that resembles a specific scenario.
Album: L'italiano balla - Single
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