Meu Amor Marinheiro – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ondas /ˈõdɐs/ A2 |
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mar /maɾ/ A2 |
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beijar /beʒˈaɾ/ B1 |
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corpo /ˈkoʁpu/ A2 |
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vento /ˈvẽtu/ A2 |
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lua /ˈluɐ/ A2 |
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céu /ˈsɛu/ A2 |
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marinheiro /mariˈʎɐjɾu/ B2 |
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amor /ɐˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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olhos /ˈoʎuʃ/ A2 |
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sereia /seˈɾejɐ/ B2 |
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encantar /ẽkɐ̃ˈtaɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Das verdes ondas do mar
➔ Use of definite article + adjective + noun (plural).
➔ The phrase "Das verdes ondas" includes the definite article "Das", indicating specific waves, followed by the adjective "verdes" (green) describing "ondas" (waves).
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Tenho ciúmes
➔ Present tense of the verb "ter" (to have) used to express feelings or emotions.
➔ The phrase "Tenho ciúmes" uses the present tense of "ter" to indicate currently feeling jealous.
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Que teimam em querer beijar
➔ Use of infinitive verbs after the verb "teimar" (to insist) to express persistent action.
➔ The phrase "Que teimam em querer beijar" uses the infinitive form "querer beijar" after "teimar" to show persistent desire or effort.
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Roube a côr aos teus cabelos
➔ Use of present subjunctive "roube" to express a wish or command.
➔ The verb "roube" is in the present subjunctive mood, conveying a wish or imperative that the action of stealing the color be carried out.
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Não deixes que à noite a lua governe
➔ Use of present subjunctive "deixes" with a subordinate clause to express prohibition or suggestion.
➔ The verb "deixes" is in the present subjunctive, used here to express a prohibition or suggestion related to the night and the moon.