Lyrics & Translation
Dive into 'Mi Nombre,' Leire Martínez's resonant first solo single, and discover the raw emotion of Spanish pop music. This track offers a unique opportunity to connect with poignant lyrics about self-discovery and resilience, perfect for learners wanting to experience authentic modern Spanish expression and the power of an artist finding her individual voice.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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duda /ˈduða/ A2 |
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gritar /ɡriˈtar/ A2 |
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culpa /ˈkulpa/ A2 |
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romper /roˈmper/ A2 |
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miedo /ˈmjeðo/ A2 |
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sustituir /sustiˈtuir/ B1 |
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esconder /eskoˈnder/ A2 |
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mentira /menˈtiɾa/ A2 |
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disfrazar /disfɾaˈθar/ B1 |
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perfecto /perˈfekto/ A2 |
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secreto /seˈkɾeto/ A2 |
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demostrar /demoˈstɾar/ B1 |
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olvidar /olbiˈðar/ A2 |
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bienvenido /bjẽnbeˈniðo/ A2 |
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cobrarse /koˈβɾarse/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Llegan las dudas gritando que sí fue mi culpa
➔ Subjunctive mood after 'que' expressing doubt; Indirect statement.
➔ The phrase "que sí fue mi culpa" uses the subjunctive mood in Spanish because it is expressing doubt or uncertainty. "Llegan las dudas gritando" introduces the indirect statement.
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Y eres el miedo vestido tras cada canción
➔ Metaphor; Noun as adjective (vestido).
➔ "Eres el miedo vestido tras cada canción" is a metaphor comparing someone to fear disguised as a song. "Vestido" functions like an adjective here.
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Pero solo dame tiempo Para demostrar que yo Nunca fui tuya
➔ Use of 'para' + infinitive to express purpose; past tense.
➔ "Para demostrar que yo nunca fui tuya" expresses the purpose of giving her time. The phrase "nunca fui tuya" is in the past tense.
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Búscate a alguien que me sustituya
➔ Subjunctive after 'que' in a relative clause when the antecedent is indefinite.
➔ Because "alguien" is indefinite, the verb "sustituya" is in the subjunctive mood.
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Pero tú ya no podrás esconder más Dos caras y un nombre
➔ Future tense of probability/ability ('podrás'); juxtaposition of noun phrases for emphasis.
➔ "Podrás esconder" indicates ability in the future. "Dos caras y un nombre" are juxtaposed for dramatic effect, implying duplicity.
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¿Dónde firmo para que te cobren Las mentiras que tan bien escondes?
➔ Subjunctive after 'para que' expressing purpose; relative clause with 'que'.
➔ "Para que te cobren" expresses the purpose of signing something. "Las mentiras que tan bien escondes" is a relative clause modifying "las mentiras".
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Aunque los disfraces Detrás de ti puedo verlos usando mi voz
➔ Adverbial clause introduced by 'aunque' (even though); use of 'los' as a direct object pronoun; Gerund (usando).
➔ "Aunque los disfraces" introduces a contrasting idea. "Verlos" refers to seeing the disguises. "Usando mi voz" is a gerund phrase describing how she sees them.
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