Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a delightful journey into the Portuguese language and culture with Os Quatro e Meia's "Minha Mãe Está Sempre Certa." This heartwarming song, whose title means "My Mother Is Always Right," offers a beautiful insight into the cherished role of mothers in Portuguese society and the universal theme of maternal wisdom. By listening, you can grasp common phrases related to family, advice, and everyday life, and appreciate the melodic and narrative qualities of Portuguese music. Its simple yet profound lyrics make it an excellent and engaging resource for language learners to connect with authentic Portuguese sentiments and expressions.
You have the plate to finish
The carrot to eat
From your eyes it will make
Two stars shining bright
She said: My boy
You are still little
But time runs wild
And all the effort is little
To guide your destiny
She reads in my gaze
Or in my open soul
I don't know how she does it
But no matter how much I deny it
My mother is always right
She told me: Pay attention
Go put on your jacket
Look, it's cold in the morning
It's already chilly and there's frost
And it's not summer
She said: You have to see
What is happening
Look, that girl
Is much more than a friend
And you don't want to lose her
She reads in my gaze
Or in my open soul
I don't know how she does it
But no matter how much I deny it
My mother is always right
She said: Be careful
See if you slow down a bit
You don't ponder or calm down
You don't belong or give yourself
Honestly, to anywhere
She said: My boy
You know well what you're capable of
The world is waiting for you
Keep moving forward and smile
Don't want to be left behind
She reads in my gaze
Or in my open soul
I don't know how she does it
But no matter how much I deny it
My mother is always right
She reads in my gaze
Or in my open soul
I don't know how she does it
But no matter how much I deny it
My mother is always right
My mother is always right
My mother is always right
Key Vocabulary
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dizer /diˈzeɾ/ A1 |
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olhar /oˈʎaʁ/ A1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A1 |
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certo /ˈsɛʁtu/ A2 |
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frio /ˈfɾi.u/ A2 |
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destino /deʃˈtʃinu/ B1 |
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rapariga /ʁapaˈɾiɡɐ/ B1 |
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cuidado /kwiˈðadu/ B2 |
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mãe /mɐ̃j/ A1 |
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menino /meˈninu/ A1 |
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alma /ˈaw.mɐ/ B2 |
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esperar /espeˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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sorrir /soˈʁiʁ/ B1 |
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perder /pɛʁˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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madrugada /madɾuˈɡadɐ/ B2 |
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estrelas /esˈtɾelɐs/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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