Marchita – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Silvana Estrada
• Album: Marchita

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Spanish through 'Marchita' offers a masterclass in poetic vocabulary regarding emotions and nature. The song's slow tempo and clear, expressive articulation make it an excellent resource for learners to practice emotional nuance and the subjunctive mood in Spanish.

Key Grammar Structures

• Marchita, como una flor

  ➔ Adjective usage

  ➔ "Marchita" is a feminine singular adjective describing the subject.

• Que no supo a qué hora se marchitó

  ➔ Pronominal verb (Reflexive) & Preterite tense

  ➔ "Se marchitó" uses the reflexive "se" to indicate the process of withering.

• Yo te dejé de querer

  ➔ Periphrasis (Dejar de + infinitive)

  ➔ "Dejé de" indicates the cessation of an action (to stop doing something).

• Para que no me cueste tanto el olvido

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (Purpose clause)

  ➔ "Cueste" is in the subjunctive mood after "para que".

• Y que mis manos no te sientan

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (Wish/Expectation)

  ➔ "Sientan" is in the subjunctive as it expresses a hope or desire.

• Aunque me pidas que vuelva

  ➔ Concessive clause (Aunque + subjunctive)

  ➔ "Aunque" followed by subjunctive "pidas" implies a hypothetical situation.

• Que me olvidaras

  ➔ Imperfect subjunctive

  ➔ "Olvidaras" is the imperfect subjunctive used for hypothetical or remote wishes.