Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful and enjoyable experience, and Carolina Deslandes's "Não é Verdade" is a perfect starting point for those interested in Portuguese. The song's clear, emotive vocals and relatable story of heartbreak make the lyrics easier to follow and understand. By listening to this track, you can learn common vocabulary related to love, relationships, and emotions, all while being captivated by a beautiful melody. It's a special song because it was the one that introduced a now-prominent Portuguese artist to the world, showcasing her raw talent for songwriting and performance.
Key Vocabulary
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voltar /volˈtaʁ/ A2 |
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cair /kajʁ/ A2 |
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mentir /mẽˈtiʁ/ B1 |
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verdade /veʁˈdadʒ/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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saudade /sawˈdadʒ/ B2 |
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ferida /feˈɾidɐ/ B1 |
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memórias /meˈmɔɾiɐs/ B1 |
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história /isˈtɔʁiɐ/ B1 |
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tentar /tẽˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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falar /faˈlaʁ/ A1 |
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dar /daʁ/ A1 |
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iludir /iluˈdiʁ/ B2 |
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acreditar /akɾeˈditɐʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se me vires a insistir
➔ Use of the present subjunctive mood after 'se' to express hypothetical or uncertain conditions.
➔ 'Se' is used to introduce a hypothetical or uncertain condition, requiring the present subjunctive mood of the verb.
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Não é amor, não é verdade
➔ Use of the negation 'não' with a verb to form negative sentences.
➔ 'Não' is the Portuguese negation word used before the verb to negate the statement.
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Vou estar a mentir
➔ Use of the near future construction with 'vou' + infinitive to express an action that is going to happen.
➔ 'Vou' is the auxiliary verb indicating the near future, combined with the infinitive of the main verb.
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Não falo com o coração
➔ Use of the present tense 'falo' to describe a habitual or current action.
➔ 'Falo' is the first person singular present tense of 'falar' (to speak), indicating an ongoing or habitual action.
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Acabou-se a história
➔ Use of the pronominal form 'acabou-se' to express the end of something, emphasizing completeness.
➔ 'Acabou-se' is a pronominal form of 'acabar' (to end/finish), used to emphasize that something has come to an end.
Album: Carolina Deslandes
Same Singer
Tento Na Língua
Carolina Deslandes, iolanda
Não é Verdade
Carolina Deslandes
Heaven
Carolina Deslandes
A Vida Toda
Carolina Deslandes
Avião de Papel
Carolina Deslandes, Rui Veloso
Respirar
Carolina Deslandes, Agir, Diogo Piçarra
Adeus Amor Adeus
Carolina Deslandes
Tempestade
Pedro Abrunhosa, Carolina Deslandes
Coisas Normais
D.A.M.A, Carolina Deslandes
Por um Triz
Carolina Deslandes
Fim
Fernando Daniel, Carolina Deslandes
Senhora de Si
Ivo Lucas, Carolina Deslandes
Fim
Fernando Daniel, Carolina Deslandes
Vai Lá
Carolina Deslandes
Leva-me P'ra Casa
Pedro Abrunhosa, Carolina Deslandes
Inquieta
Carolina Deslandes
Dois Dedos De Testa
Carolina Deslandes
Avião De Papel
Carolina Deslandes, Rui Veloso
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