Lyrics & Translation
Discover the language of heartbreak and rebellion in Nilo's 'Não Compensa (Amar, Amei)'. This track offers a glimpse into Brazilian trap and funk culture, teaching listeners about the raw emotions and lifestyle choices that follow love's disappointments. Experience the blend of R&B and trap as Nilo navigates the complexities of love and detachment.
Key Vocabulary
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amar /aˈmaɾ/ A1 |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaɾ/ A1 |
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sofrer /soˈfejɾ/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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rua /ˈɾu.a/ A1 |
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carro /ˈkaʁu/ A1 |
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puta /ˈpu.tɐ/ B1 |
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casa /ˈka.za/ A1 |
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chamar /ʃɐˈmaɾ/ A2 |
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vir /viɾ/ A1 |
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bolar /boˈlaɾ/ B2 |
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fumar /fuˈmaɾ/ A2 |
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predileto /pɾe.diˈle.tu/ C1 |
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louco /ˈlo.ku/ B1 |
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noturna /noˈtuʁna/ B2 |
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perdoar /peʁˈdo.aɾ/ B1 |
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prestar /pɾeˈstaʁ/ B2 |
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rebolar /ʁe.boˈlaɾ/ B2 |
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beat /biːt/ B2 |
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baile /ˈbaj.li/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Amar, amei, chorar, chorei
➔ Simple past tense
➔ The verbs 'amei' and 'chorei' are in the simple past tense, indicating completed actions in the past.
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Fica com uma só, me inventa
➔ Imperative mood
➔ 'Fica' is in the imperative mood, used to give a command or suggestion.
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Namorar? Cê é louco, não compensa
➔ Tag question
➔ 'Cê é louco' is a tag question, adding emphasis or seeking confirmation.
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Eu tô solto na rua, o carro cheio de puta
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ 'Tô solto' uses the present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action.
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Enquanto uma vem mamando, a outra vai bolando
➔ Conjunction of time
➔ 'Enquanto' is a conjunction of time, indicating simultaneous actions.
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Eu tô, eu sou o predileto dela
➔ Present tense contrast
➔ The contrast between 'tô' (continuous) and 'sou' (simple present) highlights different states.
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Que na hora do tome, eu não vou perdoar
➔ Future tense with 'vou'
➔ 'Não vou perdoar' uses 'vou' to express a future action.
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Pre-pre-presta atenção no que eu tô falando
➔ Reduplication for emphasis
➔ The reduplication of 'pre-' emphasizes the command to pay attention.
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