Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the infectious rhythms of J. Balvin and Willy William's global hit, "Mi Gente." This song is a fantastic entry point into learning Spanish, as its straightforward yet powerful lyrics promote a universal message of unity and celebration. You'll grasp common Spanish phrases while experiencing how music transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries, making it special for its global appeal and inclusive spirit.
Key Vocabulary
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ritmo /ˈritmo/ B1 |
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música /ˈmuːsi.kə/ B1 |
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romper /romˈpeɾ/ B2 |
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fiesta /fjesˈta/ A2 |
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bajo /ˈba.xo/ A2 |
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creole /kriˈɔːl/ B2 |
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sonar /soweˈnar/ B1 |
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bailando /baiˈlan.do/ A2 |
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tierra /ˈtjera/ A2 |
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gente /ˈxente/ A2 |
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universo /uniˈβɛɾso/ B2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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corazón /koɾaˈson/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Si el ritmo te lleva a mover la cabeza ya empezamos cómo es
➔ Conditional tense with 'si' clauses to express hypothetical situations or conditions.
➔ 'Si' expresses a condition that must be met for the result to occur.
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la fiesta la llevo en mis genes
➔ Expressing possession or inherent quality using 'en' to indicate 'in' or 'within'.
➔ 'en' is used here metaphorically to indicate that the person's qualities are inherent or embedded within their being.
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No le bajamos, más nunca paramos es otro palo
➔ Use of double negatives for emphasis and the present tense to indicate ongoing actions.
➔ Double negatives emphasize the negation, and 'bajamos' (we lower/go down) indicates maintaining momentum.
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¿Y dónde está mi gente?
➔ Interrogative phrase with 'dónde' to ask about location.
➔ '¿Y dónde está mi gente?' asks where the people (audience or group) are located.
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C'est comme-ci, c'est comme-ça
➔ Use of 'comme-ci, comme-ça' to express 'so-so' or indifference in French.
➔ An idiomatic French expression meaning 'so-so', indicating indifference or mediocrity.
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Lift up your people
➔ Imperative mood used for giving commands or encouragement.
➔ An imperative phrase encouraging the audience to elevate or support their community.
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Estamos muy duro, sí, ok, ahí vamos
➔ Use of the present tense with adverbs to express current resilience or strength.
➔ Expressing resilience or determination in the present moment with an emphasis on current strength.
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