Lyrics & Translation
Learning Portuguese with “O Jardim” offers a beautiful entry into the language through poetic and metaphorical lyrics. The song's gentle pace and clear vocal delivery make it accessible for learners to follow along. It provides a wonderful opportunity to understand how imagery, like the 'garden' and the 'flower', can be used to express complex emotions about love and connection, enriching your vocabulary with tender and heartfelt expressions.
Key Vocabulary
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regar /ʁɨˈɣaɾ/ A2 |
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cuidar /kujˈdaɾ/ A2 |
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jardim /ʒaɾˈdĩ/ A2 |
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dormir /doɾˈmiɾ/ A1 |
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paz /ˈpaʃ/ A2 |
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desvendar /deʃvẽˈdaɾ/ B1 |
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triste /ˈtɾiʃtɨ/ A2 |
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existir /eʃiʃˈtiɾ/ B1 |
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espaço /eʃˈpaʃu/ B1 |
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frio /ˈfɾi.u/ A2 |
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rio /ˈʁi.u/ A2 |
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crescer /kɾeʃˈseɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Deixa-me entrar no jardim
➔ Use of the infinitive with pronoun 'me' (Deixa-me)
➔ 'Deixa-me' means 'let me' or 'allow me to', demonstrating the use of infinitive with attached pronoun.
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Quero-te regar minha flor
➔ Use of the verb 'querer' + infinitive with object pronoun ('te')
➔ 'Quero-te' is a contraction of 'quero' (I want) and 'te' (you), combining verb and object pronoun.
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Dar-te de novo a paz que perdi
➔ Use of 'dar' (to give) + indirect object pronoun 'te' + infinitive
➔ 'Dar-te' means 'to give you', combining the verb 'dar' and the indirect object pronoun 'te'.
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Não vês que é de nós o jardim que nos fez
➔ Use of the relative clause 'que é de nós o jardim' with the verb 'vês' (you see)
➔ The clause 'que é de nós o jardim' describes possession, meaning 'the garden that belongs to us', combined with the verb 'vês' (you see).
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Porque é meu
➔ Use of the verb 'ser' (to be) in the present tense to indicate possession or identity
➔ 'Porque é meu' means 'because it is mine', using the verb 'ser' to express possession.
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