Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a unique journey, and 'Maria Joana' is a perfect gateway to Portuguese. The song's central theme of 'saudade' offers a deep dive into the heart of Portuguese culture and emotion, a feeling often described as untranslatable. The lyrics, born from a personal story of moving cities for a dream, are relatable and use evocative imagery. The fusion of musical styles from pop to fado makes it a captivating listen, helping you to connect with the rhythm and soul of the Portuguese language.
Key Vocabulary
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Maria /maˈɾi.ɐ/ A1 |
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saudade /sawˈdadʒi/ B2 |
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lágrima /ˈlaɡɾimɐ/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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sonho /ˈsõɲu/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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partir /paʁˈtiʁ/ B1 |
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voar /voˈaʁ/ B1 |
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lado /ˈlaðu/ A1 |
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primeiro /pɾiˈmeɾu/ A2 |
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ficar /fiˈkaʁ/ A1 |
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lembrar /lẽˈbɾaʁ/ B1 |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu só tenho essa Maria
➔ Use of the verb "ter" in the present tense to express possession.
➔ "Tenho" is the first person singular form of "ter" in the present tense, meaning "to have" or "possess."
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Apanha o primeiro autocarro
➔ Use of the verb "apanhar" in the present tense meaning "to catch" or "to take".
➔ "Apanha" is the third person singular present tense of "apanhar," meaning "to catch" or "to take."
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Porque não estás aqui
➔ Use of the present tense of "estar" with second person singular "estás" for location or condition.
➔ "Estás" is the second person singular present tense of "estar," meaning "to be" (location or condition).
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As lágrimas vão secar
➔ Use of the verb "ir" in the present tense + infinitive "secar" to form the near future tense.
➔ "Vão" is the third person plural form of "ir" in the present, combined with the infinitive "secar" to indicate a future action.
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Quantas lágrimas chorei
➔ Use of the preposition "quantas" to ask about the quantity of tears, and past tense "chorei" of "chorar" to indicate past emotion.
➔ "Quantas" asks about the number of tears, and "chorei" is the first person past tense of "chorar," meaning "cried."
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