Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the sunny, carefree spirit of 1960s Spain with Los Payos' iconic song 'María Isabel.' This beloved rumba classic, with its evocative lyrics about a day at the beach and its unforgettable chorus, offers a delightful glimpse into Spanish pop culture and the simple joys of summer romance. Learning this song provides a cheerful introduction to the Spanish language and the vibrant sounds of rumba.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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playa /ˈpla.ʝa/ A1 |
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mar /mar/ A1 |
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piel /pjel/ A2 |
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guitarra /ɡiˈta.ra/ A2 |
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sombrero /somˈbɾe.ɾo/ A2 |
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sol /sol/ A1 |
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nombre /ˈno.ɣɾe/ A2 |
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borré /boˈre/ B1 |
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pisara /piˈsa.ɾa/ B2 |
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celos /ˈθe.los/ B2 |
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forma /ˈfɔɾ.ma/ B1 |
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ojos /ˈo.xos/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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La playa estaba desierta
➔ Imperfect tense to describe a past state.
➔ The phrase "La playa estaba desierta" uses the imperfect tense to indicate that the beach was in a deserted state at that time.
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Coge tu sombrero y póntelo
➔ Imperative mood for giving commands.
➔ The phrase "Coge tu sombrero y póntelo" uses the imperative to instruct someone to take their hat and put it on.
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En la arena escribí tu nombre
➔ Preterite tense to describe a completed action.
➔ The phrase "En la arena escribí tu nombre" uses the preterite tense to indicate that the action of writing the name in the sand was completed.
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La luna fue caminando
➔ Simple past tense to describe an action that occurred.
➔ The phrase "La luna fue caminando" uses the simple past tense to indicate that the moon was walking, which is a figurative expression.
Album: 1969 Hispavox
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