Lyrics & Translation
Discover the nuances of Portuguese through Rita Rocha's poignant song, 'Mais ou Menos Isto.' This track offers a glimpse into the language of love and heartbreak, wrapped in a catchy pop melody. Explore the lyrics to understand the cultural expressions of first love and emotional vulnerability in Portuguese music.
Key Vocabulary
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aconteceu /akõteˈseu/ B1 |
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explicar /ɛʃpliˈkaʁ/ A2 |
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falar /faˈlaʁ/ A1 |
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esconder /iʃkõˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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apaixonada /apaɪʃoˈnada/ B2 |
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dizer /diˈzeʁ/ A2 |
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gostar /ɡosˈtaʁ/ A1 |
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mãe /mɐ̃j/ A1 |
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sonho /ˈsoɲu/ A2 |
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beijo /ˈbeɪʒu/ A1 |
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calada /kaˈlaðɐ/ B1 |
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filmes /ˈfiɫmɨʃ/ A2 |
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cabeça /kaˈbe.sɐ/ A2 |
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entender /ẽtẽˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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chegar /ʃeˈɡaʁ/ A1 |
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festa /ˈfɛʃtɐ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Não sei como é que isto aconteceu
➔ Use of the present indicative with 'como é que' to ask 'how' something happened.
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Ela devia ser eu
➔ Use of the imperfect subjunctive or conditional 'deveria' to express assumption or conjecture.
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Tu pareces nem notar
➔ Use of the present indicative 'pareces' to describe a current resemblance or perception.
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Mudo sempre de conversa
➔ Present tense verb 'mudo' indicating habitual action or current state.
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Não sou de falar, sou de esconder
➔ Use of 'sou de' to express one's tendencies or habitual behaviors.
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Que estar apaixonada
➔ Use of infinitive 'estar' with 'apaixonada' to express the state of being in love.
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Afinal não sei se gosto
➔ Use of 'se' in subordinate clauses to express doubt or uncertainty about liking someone.
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