Menta – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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beijo /ˈbeɪʒu/ A1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvidɐ/ A1 |
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sabor /saˈboɾ/ B1 |
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mudar /muˈdaɾ/ B1 |
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dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaʁ/ A2 |
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relaxar /ʁe.laˈʃaʁ/ B1 |
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perfume /peʁˈfym/ B2 |
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abraçar /a.bɾaˈsaʁ/ B1 |
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olhar /oˈʎaʁ/ A2 |
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especial /espeˈsiɐl/ B1 |
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garantido /ɡaɾɐ̃ˈtʃidu/ B2 |
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refém /ʁeˈfẽj/ B2 |
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quero /ˈkeɾu/ A1 |
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bela /ˈbɛlɐ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Na minha vida nada é garantido
➔ Use of 'é' (is) for stating facts with the present tense third person singular.
➔ The verb "é" is the third person singular form of "ser" (to be) in the present tense, used to state facts.
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Na beira mar ka ten igual
➔ Use of indefinite article 'uma' indicating a non-specific noun.
➔ The word "uma" is an indefinite article in Portuguese used before feminine nouns to refer to something general or unspecified.
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Quero viver pra sempre a ver-te a dançar pra mim
➔ Use of infinitive phrase "a ver-te" combining "a" (to/complementary action) and the infinitive "ver" (to see).
➔ The construction "a ver-te" is a Portuguese infinitive with the preposition "a" attached to the verb, indicating purpose or upcoming action.
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Dizem que é fora do normal
➔ Use of the present tense 'Dizem' (they say) with a subordinate clause explaining the statement.
➔ The verb "Dizem" is the third person plural form of "dizer" (to say) in the present tense, used to report or quote speech.
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O coração quase rebenta
➔ Use of "quase rebenta" (almost bursts) employing the present tense of "rebentar" with an adverb of approximation.
➔ The verb "rebentar" means to burst or break, and "quase" (almost) is an adverb indicating proximity to the action happening.
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Sinto saudades do teu perfume
➔ Use of 'Sinto saudades' (I feel nostalgia) with indirect object 'do teu perfume' (of your perfume).
➔ 'Sinto saudades' is a common Portuguese expression meaning 'I miss' or 'I feel nostalgic,' with the following noun phrase indicating what is missed.