Lyrics & Translation
Discover the beauty of the Portuguese language through the soulful sounds of 'O Amor é Assim'. This collaboration between the R&B group HMB and the renowned fado singer Carminho offers a unique opportunity to learn expressions of love and resilience. The song's poetic lyrics and the blending of modern and traditional sounds make it a special and engaging way to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture.
Key Vocabulary
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amor /ɐˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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tentar /tẽˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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gesto /ˈʒɛʃtu/ B1 |
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louco /ˈloku/ B1 |
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razões /ɾɐˈzõj̃ʃ/ B1 |
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avesso /ɐˈve(ʃ)u/ B2 |
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tropeço /tɾuˈpɛsu/ B1 |
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levanto /lɨˈvɐ̃tu/ A2 |
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esperança /ʃpɨˈɾɐ̃sɐ/ B1 |
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bonança /buˈnɐ̃sɐ/ B2 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A1 |
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companheiro /kõpɐ̃ˈɲejɾu/ B1 |
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voltas /ˈvɔltɐʃ/ B1 |
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bem /ˈbẽj̃/ A1 |
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espanto /(ɨ)ʃˈpɐ̃tu/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu não sei se algum dia eu vou mudar
➔ Subjunctive Mood (future uncertainty)
➔ The use of "se" + future subjunctive ("vou mudar") expresses doubt or uncertainty about whether the speaker will change in the future. It is not a definitive statement.
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Mas eu sei que por ti posso tentar
➔ Modal Verb 'posso' + Infinitive
➔ "Posso tentar" indicates possibility or ability. "Posso" (from "poder") is conjugated in the first person singular present indicative, followed by the infinitive "tentar" (to try).
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Até me entreguei e foi de uma vez
➔ Preterite Perfect Simple (Past Action Completed)
➔ "Entreguei" is the first person singular preterite perfect simple of "entregar" (to surrender). It expresses a past action that is now completed.
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Deixa-me do avesso
➔ Imperative Mood (Informal 'tu' form)
➔ "Deixa-me" is the imperative form of "deixar" (to leave, to let) in the informal "tu" form, with the pronoun "me" attached. It means "Leave me..." or "Let me..."
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E o tempo é companheiro é bom parceiro
➔ Ser (to be) + Noun
➔ The verb "é" (from "ser", to be) is used to define or describe the subject. In this case, it defines time as being a companion and a good partner.
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E até já nos sabe a cor
➔ Indirect Object Pronoun + 'saber' + preposition 'a'
➔ "Nos sabe a cor" literally means "it knows the color to us." The "nos" is the indirect object pronoun, indicating that the color is known *to us*. The verb "saber" in this context means to taste or to have a sensation of.
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Mas assim é, eh...
➔ Emphasis with 'é'
➔ Using "é" (from "ser") at the end reinforces the truth or reality of the statement, adding a sense of finality.
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Caio e levanto qual é o espanto?
➔ Question Structure Rhetorical question
➔ "Qual é o espanto?" (What's the surprise?) is a rhetorical question. The speaker is not expecting an answer, but rather emphasizing that it shouldn't be surprising that they fall and get back up, as that is the nature of love.
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