Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the lyrical depth of José Madero's "MCMLXXX," a powerful song that offers a raw look into the complexities of human emotion and relationships. Its introspective lyrics and melancholic melody provide an excellent opportunity to explore nuanced Spanish vocabulary and emotional expressions, making it a compelling piece for language learners to uncover deeper meanings and cultural insights.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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adiós /aˈðjos/ A2 |
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temes /ˈteme/ A2 |
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soledad /so.leˈðað/ B1 |
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mirar /miˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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expresar /eks.pɾeˈsaɾ/ B2 |
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ocasión /okaˈsjón/ B2 |
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cerrar /seˈraɾ/ A2 |
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tiene /ˈtjene/ A2 |
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robaron /roˈβaɾon/ B1 |
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alma /ˈal.ma/ B2 |
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valor /baˈloɾ/ B2 |
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sentimiento /sen.tiˈmien.to/ B2 |
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favor /faˈβoɾ/ B1 |
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cura /ˈku.ɾa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Me hiciste decirle adiós a mi hogar
➔ Causative construction using "hacer" + infinitive.
➔ "Hiciste decirle" means "You made me say." The structure "hacer" + infinitive indicates someone is causing someone else to perform an action. "Hogar" means "home".
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Solo porque le temes a la soledad
➔ Prepositional phrase with "a" indicating the object of fear; use of "temer a".
➔ "Temes a la soledad" means "You fear loneliness." The preposition "a" is necessary when the object of the verb "temer" is a person or thing.
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¿Por qué no puedo estacionarme en tu interior?
➔ Use of reflexive verb "estacionarse" and preposition "en" for location.
➔ "Estacionarse" is a reflexive verb meaning "to park oneself." The phrase asks why the speaker can't find a place in the other person's inner self.
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Ya sé, tú me robaste el alma, me dejas sin valor
➔ Simple past tense ("robaste") and present tense ("dejas"). Contrast in time.
➔ "Robaste" (you stole) is in the simple past, indicating a completed action. "Dejas" (you leave) is in the present, indicating a current state resulting from the past action. The contrast highlights the lasting impact of the theft.
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Tengo el sentimiento de que no soy del agrado del autor
➔ Use of the phrase "ser del agrado de" (to be to someone's liking).
➔ "No soy del agrado del autor" means "I am not to the author's liking." This phrase indicates a sense of not being favored or appreciated by someone.
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Deja de cantar esas canciones de amor
➔ Imperative form of "dejar" (to stop) + infinitive.
➔ "Deja de cantar" means "Stop singing." It's a direct command.
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A ver si ahí ya me estaciono en tu interior
➔ Idiomatic expression "a ver si" (let's see if) introducing a conditional phrase. Use of "ya" to emphasize "already"
➔ "A ver si" introduces a tentative hope or expectation. "A ver si ahí ya me estaciono" expresses the speaker's desire to finally find a place in the other person's inner world. "Ya" emphasizes the hope that it will be possible this time.
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