Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a journey of cultural immersion, and Paulo Gonzo's “Não Dá” offers a beautiful entry point into Portuguese. The song's clear and emotive lyrics about time and memory allow learners to connect with the universal sentiment of 'saudade'. Its blend of classic balladry with a modern touch makes it a special piece to appreciate the nuances of the Portuguese language and its rich musical heritage.
Key Vocabulary
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asa /ˈa.zɐ/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtẽ.pu/ A1 |
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dia /ˈdi.ɐ/ A1 |
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ponteiro /põˈtɐj.ɾu/ B1 |
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corrente /koˈʁẽ.tʃɨ/ B2 |
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comboio /kõˈboj.u/ B1 |
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rio /ˈʁi.u/ A1 |
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memória /meˈmɔ.ɾi.ɐ/ B2 |
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saudade /sawˈda.dʒi/ B2 |
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sorte /ˈsɔʁ.tʃi/ B1 |
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passar /pɐˈsaʁ/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeʁ/ A2 |
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deixar /deɪˈʃaʁ/ A2 |
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levantar /le.vɐ̃ˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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virar /viˈɾaʁ/ A2 |
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desaparecer /dɛ.zɐ.pɐ.ɾeˈseʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Porque os dias vão em frente
➔ Subordinating conjunction + present indicative (vão)
➔ Uses a subordinating conjunction 'Porque' to introduce a causal clause, with the verb in the present indicative.
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Deixam-nos sempre à mercê
➔ Third person plural verb 'deixam' + indirect object pronoun 'nos' + adverbial phrase
➔ Uses third person plural form 'deixam' to agree with the subject, with indirect object pronoun 'nos' indicating 'us', combined with an adverbial phrase.
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Que o relógio não virasse mais o livro
➔ Subjunctive mood after 'Que' + negative adverb 'não' + imperfect subjunctive 'virasse'
➔ Uses a conjunction 'Que' followed by the imperfect subjunctive 'virasse' with negation 'não', expressing a wish or hypothetical scenario in the past.
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Porque o tempo passa sem deixar vestígios
➔ Because + definite article + noun + present indicative (passa) + preposition + verb in infinitive (deixar) + noun (vestígios)
➔ Uses 'Porque' to introduce a cause, with the verb 'passa' in the present indicative, and 'deixar' in the infinitive after 'sem'.
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E eu tento me deixar ficar no sítio
➔ Present indicative of 'tentar' + reflexive pronoun 'me' + verb 'deixar' + infinitive 'ficar' + prepositional phrase
➔ Uses a reflexive construction with 'tentar' (to try) and 'deixar' (to let) + 'ficar' (to stay) to express an ongoing effort in the first person.
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Eu levanto-me outra vez
➔ First person singular present indicative of 'levantar' + reflexive pronoun 'me'
➔ Uses the first person singular present tense of 'levantar' (to lift/get up) with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.
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