Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the thought-provoking world of El Cuarteto de Nos with "Lo malo de ser bueno." This song offers a fascinating linguistic journey, rich with irony, wordplay, and complex themes about morality and human nature. Learning Spanish through its lyrics will expose you to sophisticated vocabulary and the band's signature satirical style, making it a unique and engaging way to deepen your understanding of the language and cultural commentary.
Key Vocabulary
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verdad /beɾˈðað/ B1 |
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virtud /biɾtuð/ B2 |
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casualidad /kawsalˈiðað/ B2 |
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sed /seð/ A2 |
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dualidad /ðwaliˈðað/ B2 |
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salir /saˈliɾ/ A2 |
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barato /ˈbaɾato/ B2 |
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caro /ˈkaɾo/ B2 |
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despacío /despaˈsio/ B1 |
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facha /ˈfa.tʃa/ B2 |
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aprobado /a.pɾoˈβaðo/ B2 |
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miedo /ˈmjeðo/ A2 |
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feo /ˈfe.o/ A2 |
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lindo /ˈlindo/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Leí en una pared de la ciudad
➔ Preposition + article + noun phrase indicating location
➔ Use of **'en'** as a preposition to specify where something is read or found.
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Y sentí inquietud de estar a merced
➔ Use of 'de' + infinitive verb to express purpose or feeling
➔ 'De' + infinitive verb expresses a feeling or state related to the action.
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No consigue empleo por mi cara
➔ Preposition 'por' + noun phrase to indicate reason or cause
➔ 'Por' means 'because of' or 'due to', indicating the reason for not obtaining employment.
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El ocio no me deja tiempo para nada
➔ Use of 'para' + noun to indicate purpose or aim
➔ 'Para' indicates the purpose of an action, here emphasizing the lack of leisure time for anything.
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Es lo malo de ser bueno en este mundo cruel
➔ Use of 'de' + verb in the infinitive form to express a characteristic or quality
➔ 'De' + infinitive expresses the nature or defining characteristic of being good.
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Y sé que dijo una vez
➔ Use of 'que' with a conjugated verb to introduce a subordinate clause (subjunctive or indicative)
➔ 'Que' introduces a subordinate clause, here meaning 'that he said once'.
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Ya está, cuánta ambigüedad
➔ Expression of resignation or emphasis using 'ya está' and a question word
➔ 'Ya está' conveys a sense of 'that's enough' or 'there you go', emphasizing conclusion or resignation.
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