Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the infectious rhythm of "Mambo Salentino" by Boomdabash featuring Alessandra Amoroso. This song is a perfect introduction to modern Italian summer anthems, blending reggae, pop, and the vibrant spirit of Salento. Through its lyrics about fleeting romance and carefree dancing, you can explore themes of love, spontaneity, and regional pride, all set to an unforgettable beat.
Key Vocabulary
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balla /ˈbal.la/ A2 |
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mambo /ˈmam.bo/ B2 |
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salentino /sa.lenˈtiː.no/ C1 |
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così /koˈzi/ A2 |
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stella /ˈstɛl.la/ A2 |
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cielo /tʃɛˈlo/ B1 |
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mare /ˈma.re/ A2 |
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gente /ˈdʒɛn.te/ A2 |
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primo /ˈpri.mo/ B1 |
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estrella /esˈtɾe.ʝa/ A2 |
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cercare /tʃerˈkaː.re/ B2 |
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vivere /viˈveː.re/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ancora in giro, quando se balla
➔ Use of 'quando' to introduce a temporal clause (when).
➔ 'quando' means 'when' and introduces a subordinate clause indicating time.
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Sta cadendo una stella
➔ Use of 'sta' + verb in gerund form to indicate the present continuous tense (is falling).
➔ 'sta' functions as an auxiliary verb to form the present continuous tense in Italian.
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Sei diversa, sei speciale
➔ Use of 'sei' (second person singular of 'essere') to describe qualities of the subject (you are different, you are special).
➔ 'sei' is the second person singular form of 'essere' (to be), used here to describe personal qualities.
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Non sarà per sempre ma
➔ Future tense with 'sarà' (will be) to express what will happen; use of 'per sempre' meaning 'forever'.
➔ 'sarà' is the future tense form of 'essere' (to be), indicating what will happen.
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Come l'estate in Salento
➔ Use of 'Come' to compare, meaning 'like' or 'as'.
➔ 'Come' means 'like' and introduces a simile or comparison.
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Se tra un secondo scappiamo via
➔ Use of 'se' + present subjunctive for conditional clauses (if).
➔ 'se' means 'if' and introduces a conditional clause, often with present subjunctive mood.
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Le nostre ombre sopra la sabbia
➔ Use of possessive adjective 'nostre' to indicate possession ('our shadows').
➔ 'Nostre' is a possessive adjective meaning 'our', showing possession of 'shadows'.
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