Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in "Nieves de Enero" by Chalino Sánchez, a poignant corrido that serves as a perfect gateway to learning Spanish. Through its deeply emotional lyrics and narrative storytelling, you can explore themes of love, disappointment, and endurance, all while experiencing the rich cultural storytelling inherent in Mexican music. The song's clear, expressive language and traditional musical style make it an excellent tool for understanding colloquial expressions and the nuances of heartfelt declarations in Spanish.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ver /bɛr/ A2 |
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hablar /aβˈlar/ B1 |
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llegar /ʝeˈɣaɾ/ B1 |
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nieve /ˈnje.βe/ B2 |
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flores /ˈfloɾes/ A2 |
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dolor /doˈloɾ/ B2 |
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corazón /koɾaˈson/ B2 |
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esperar /espeˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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dolor /doˈloɾ/ B2 |
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esperanza /espeˈɾanθa/ B2 |
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callar /kaˈʝaɾ/ B2 |
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muerte /ˈmweɾte/ C1 |
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esperando /espeˈɾanðo/ B2 |
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callar /kaˈʝaɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ya se fueron las nieves de enero
➔ Present perfect tense (ya se fueron) to indicate an action that has already been completed.
➔ 'ya' is used to emphasize that the action has already occurred.
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Que llegaron las flores de mayo
➔ Preterite tense (llegaron) to express completed actions in the past.
➔ 'llegaron' is the third person plural preterite form of 'llegar'.
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Y mi amargo dolor me lo callo
➔ Reflexive pronoun use with 'callar' (to silence oneself) to express personal suppression of feelings.
➔ 'me lo callo' translates to 'I keep it silent' or 'I suppress it' reflecting internal emotional restraint.
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Se ha llegado el momento de hablar
➔ Passive voice with 'se ha llegado' indicating that a moment has arrived naturally or by fate.
➔ 'Se ha llegado' translates to 'It has arrived' or 'The moment has come'.
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Al principio dijiste que
➔ Imperfect past tense (dijiste) used to express past speech or statement.
➔ 'Dijiste' is the second person singular past tense of 'decir'.
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Con mentiras
➔ Preposition 'con' followed by a noun to indicate the manner or condition (with lies).
➔ 'Con mentiras' means 'with lies', indicating the manner in which something is done or experienced.
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Lo primero
➔ Expression meaning 'the first thing', used for emphasis or to introduce the main point.
➔ It emphasizes importance or order, often translating as 'the first thing'.
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Y no pienso morirme esperando
➔ Negative present tense construction (no pienso morirme) with infinitive (esperando) expressing refusal to wait any longer.
➔ 'No pienso morirme esperando' means 'I don't plan to die waiting', showing determination to stop waiting.
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