Lyrics & Translation
Explore the poignant lyrics of "Mil horas" by Los Abuelos de la Nada, a song that captures the universal themes of longing and rejection. Through its evocative imagery and melodic storytelling, you can delve into the emotional landscape of adolescent love and the enduring power of music to express deep feelings.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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frío /ˈfɾi.o/ A1 |
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casa /ˈkasa/ A1 |
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tiempo /ˈtjempo/ A2 |
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piedra /ˈpjeðɾa/ A2 |
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guerra /ˈɡera/ B1 |
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cohete /koˈete/ B1 |
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nieve /ˈnjeβe/ B1 |
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estrella /esˈtreʎa/ B1 |
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mojado /moˈxaðo/ B2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ B2 |
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esperar /espeˈɾaɾ/ B2 |
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noche /ˈnotʃe/ B2 |
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perro /ˈpero/ A1 |
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loco /ˈloko/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Hace frío y estoy lejos de casa
➔ Use of 'hacer' in the expression 'hacer + noun' to indicate weather conditions
➔ 'Hace' is the third person singular of 'hacer', used here to indicate the weather
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Tengo un cohete en el pantalón
➔ Use of 'tener' to express possession (+ noun)
➔ 'Tener' means 'to have', indicating possession of a 'rocket' in this metaphor
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Vos estás tan fría como la nieve a mi alrededor
➔ Use of 'como' for similes to compare two things
➔ 'Como' means 'like' or 'as', used here to compare her coldness to snow
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Y cuando llegaste me miraste
➔ Past simple tense in Spanish: 'llegaste' is the preterite form of 'llegar'
➔ 'Llegaste' is the preterite form of the verb 'llegar', used here to indicate a completed action in the past
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Estás mojado, ya no te quiero
➔ Present indicative tense: 'estás' (you are), and 'quiero' (I want/love)
➔ 'Estás' is the second person singular of 'estar', meaning 'you are'; 'quiero' is the first person singular of 'querer', meaning 'I want' or 'I love'
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Y me dijiste, 'Loco Estás mojado, ya no te quiero'
➔ Past tense of 'decir' (dijiste) in the second person singular
➔ 'Dijiste' is the preterite form of 'decir' in the second person singular, meaning 'you said'
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