Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with "Memória" by Ana Bacalhau. This powerful Portuguese pop ballad offers a rich tapestry of introspective lyrics, perfect for learners seeking to grasp nuanced vocabulary and expressions related to self-discovery and memory. Through Ana Bacalhau's heartfelt delivery, you'll not only enhance your Portuguese listening skills but also gain insight into the profound emotional depth that makes this song a truly special and relatable piece of contemporary Portuguese music.
Key Vocabulary
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memória /məˈmɔ.ɾi.ɐ/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvi.ðɐ/ A2 |
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porta /ˈpoɾ.tɐ/ A2 |
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entrar /ẽ.tɾaɾ/ A2 |
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encontrar /(ẽ)kõ.tɾaɾ/ B1 |
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reconheço /ʁɨ.kõˈeʃu/ B2 |
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escrever /(e)s.kɾeˈveɾ/ B2 |
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história /iˈʃtɔ.ɾi.ɐ/ A2 |
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medo /ˈmɐ.du/ A2 |
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curou /kuˈʁow/ B2 |
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feridas /feˈɾi.ðɐs/ B1 |
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alma /ˈal.mɐ/ B1 |
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destruída /dɨˈstɾu.i.dɐ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Já não durmo e o tempo aos poucos começa a roubar-me a vida.
➔ Present tense and negation.
➔ The phrase "Já não durmo" uses the present tense to express a current state of not sleeping.
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Sinto que eu própria já não me reconheço.
➔ Subjunctive mood.
➔ The phrase "Sinto que" introduces a clause that expresses a feeling or doubt, requiring the subjunctive mood.
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Quem era, como era.
➔ Imperfect tense.
➔ The phrase "Quem era, como era" uses the imperfect tense to describe past states or conditions.
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Somos só memória à espera de não ser esquecida.
➔ Passive voice.
➔ The phrase "à espera de não ser esquecida" uses the passive voice to indicate that the subject is the recipient of the action.
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Chorei no meu ombro ao espelho só p'ra me confortar.
➔ Prepositional phrases.
➔ The phrase "no meu ombro ao espelho" uses prepositional phrases to indicate location and purpose.
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Mas dentro da minha cabeça tenho a alma destruída.
➔ Present tense and possessive adjectives.
➔ The phrase "tenho a alma destruída" uses the present tense and the possessive adjective "minha" to indicate ownership.
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E quando escrevo a história, às vezes não me lembro.
➔ Adverbial phrases.
➔ The phrase "às vezes" is an adverbial phrase indicating frequency.
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