Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a joyful journey, and Melim's 'Meu Abrigo' is a perfect start for Portuguese learners. Its clear, repetitive chorus and sweet, everyday vocabulary make it easy to follow along and pick up romantic and affectionate phrases. The song's gentle melody and positive message about love and companionship will not only help you learn the language but also introduce you to the warm and sunny vibes of contemporary Brazilian pop music.
Key Vocabulary
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desejo /deˈzeʒu/ B1 |
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companhia /kõpɐˈɲiɐ/ B1 |
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sol /sɔl/ A1 |
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lua /ˈlu.a/ A1 |
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mar /maʁ/ A1 |
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vida /ˈvida/ A1 |
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paz /paz/ A2 |
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brisa /ˈbriza/ B1 |
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felicidade /feli.siˈda.dʒi/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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viver /viˈveʁ/ A2 |
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tocar /toˈkaʁ/ A2 |
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olhar /oˈʎaʁ/ A2 |
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sorrir /soˈʁiʁ/ A2 |
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agradecer /aɡɾa.deˈseʁ/ B1 |
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estrelas /esˈtɾelɐs/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Desejo a você o que há de melhor
➔ Subjunctive or present indicative for expressing wishes or desires
➔ The verb "Desejo" (I wish or I desire) indicates a **wish** or **desire** in the present tense.
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No seu colo é o meu abrigo
➔ Prepositional phrase "No seu colo" uses "no" (a contraction of "em" + "o") to indicate location
➔ The phrase "No seu colo" combines the preposition "no" (contraction of "em" + "o") with "seu colo" (your lap), indicating location or position.
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A benção das estrelas a nos iluminar
➔ The noun phrase "A benção das estrelas" uses the definite article "a" and a prepositional phrase "das estrelas" to specify the blessing attributed to the stars
➔ The phrase "A benção das estrelas" includes the definite article "a" (the) and the prepositional phrase "das estrelas" (of the stars), specifying the blessing originating from the stars.
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Rir atoa é bom demais
➔ The phrase "é bom demais" employs the verb "é" (is) + "bom demais" (too good / very good) to express a superlative degree
➔ The phrase "é bom demais" combines the verb "é" (is) with "bom demais" (very good / too good) to emphasize a superlative or heightened positive sentiment.
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Vidas boas, brisa e paz
➔ Noun phrases "Vidas boas" and "brisa e paz" employ plural nouns with adjectives and conjunctions to list desirable qualities or things
➔ The constructions "Vidas boas" and "brisa e paz" are noun phrases using plural nouns with adjectives and coordinating conjunctions to enumerate desirable life qualities or peaceful elements.
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Você é a razão da minha felicidade
➔ The sentence employs the verb "é" (is) with a predicate noun phrase "a razão da minha felicidade" indicating identification or predicate complement
➔ The verb "é" (is) links the subject "Você" (You) to the predicate noun "a razão da minha felicidade" (the reason for my happiness), establishing identity or explanation.
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