Lyrics & Translation
Discover the vibrant sounds and captivating story behind Ricky Martin's "María," a song that launched a Latin music revolution. Explore the Spanish lyrics, learn about the cultural influences, and understand why this track became a global phenomenon, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the language of Latin pop.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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es /es/ A1 |
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como /ˈkomo/ A2 |
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mujer /muxeɾ/ A1 |
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especial /espe'sjal/ B1 |
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caída /ka'i.ða/ B2 |
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planeta /pla'nete/ A2 |
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laberinto /laβe'ɾinto/ B2 |
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entreras /enˈtɾe.ɾas/ B2 |
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blanca /ˈblaŋ.ka/ A2 |
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veneno /be'ne.no/ B2 |
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enamorar /e.na.mo'ɾaɾ/ B2 |
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caliente /ka'ljenté/ B2 |
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fría /ˈfɾi.a/ B2 |
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bebe /ˈbe.βe/ A2 |
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matar /ma'taɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ella es una mujer especial
➔ Simple present tense to describe a characteristic.
➔ The phrase "Ella es" means "She is", indicating a state of being.
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Así es María, blanca como el día
➔ Use of simile to compare.
➔ The phrase "blanca como el día" means "white as the day", emphasizing purity.
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Pero es veneno si te quieres enamorar
➔ Conditional clause to express a consequence.
➔ The phrase "si te quieres enamorar" means "if you want to fall in love", indicating a condition.
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Un pasito p'alante María
➔ Imperative form to give a command.
➔ The phrase "Un pasito p'alante" means "One step forward", indicating an instruction.
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Que te atrapa y no te enteras
➔ Relative clause to provide additional information.
➔ The phrase "que te atrapa" means "that traps you", giving more detail about María.
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Así es María, tan caliente y fría
➔ Use of adjectives to describe characteristics.
➔ The phrase "tan caliente y fría" means "so hot and cold", contrasting two qualities.
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Que si te la bebes de seguro te va a matar
➔ Future tense to indicate a certainty.
➔ The phrase "te va a matar" means "is going to kill you", indicating a strong consequence.
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