Lyrics & Translation
Discover the poignant beauty of Portuguese fado with Carminho's “O quarto.” This song, featured in the movie “Poor Things”, offers a glimpse into the soulful expression of fado, exploring themes of solitude and introspection. Learning this song provides insight into Portuguese culture and emotional depth.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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quarto /ˈkwaɾtu/ A1 |
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pequeno /pɨˈkenu/ A1 |
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veneno /veˈnenu/ B1 |
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solidão /suliˈdaʊ̃/ B2 |
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sufocante /sufuˈkɐ̃tɨ/ C1 |
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vazio /vaˈziʊ/ A2 |
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frio /ˈfɾiu/ A1 |
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coração /kuɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ A2 |
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partir /paɾˈtiɾ/ B1 |
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ar /ˈaɾ/ A1 |
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invadir /ĩvaˈdiɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Neste quarto tão pequeno
➔ Adjective placement
➔ In Portuguese, adjectives usually follow the noun, but here 'tão pequeno' (so small) precedes 'quarto' (room) for emphasis.
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Que é a solidão e eu
➔ Use of conjunctions
➔ The conjunction 'e' (and) connects two subjects, emphasizing the relationship between 'solidão' (loneliness) and 'eu' (I).
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É sufocante o vazio
➔ Inversion in sentences
➔ The structure 'É sufocante o vazio' (The emptiness is suffocating) uses inversion for emphasis, placing the adjective before the subject.
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Um coração que se partiu
➔ Relative clauses
➔ The phrase 'que se partiu' (that broke) is a relative clause providing more information about 'coração' (heart).
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Onde nem lá cabe o ar
➔ Use of negation
➔ The phrase 'nem lá' (not even there) uses negation to emphasize the absence of air in the room.
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