Lyrics & Translation
Discover Portuguese through Vitor Kley's hit song, "O Sol"! This feel-good track uses simple, repetitive lyrics to express gratitude for the sun's warmth and light. A perfect introduction to basic vocabulary and a celebration of Brazilian pop music, this song will brighten your day and your language skills .
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sol /sɔl/ A1 |
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ilumina /iluˈmina/ B1 |
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melanina /melaˈnina/ B2 |
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sorrir /soˈʁiʁ/ A2 |
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tranquilo /tɾɐ̃ˈkĩkwu/ B1 |
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brilho /ˈbɾiʎu/ B2 |
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abrigo /aˈbɾiɡu/ B1 |
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mundo /ˈmũdu/ A1 |
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existir /eɡʒiˈziʁ/ B1 |
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aquecendo /a.keˈsẽdu/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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E me ilumina
➔ Imperative verb in the affirmative form
➔ "Ilumina" is a command form used to tell someone to 'illuminate' or 'light up'.
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Vê se não esquece
➔ Present subjunctive with double subjunctive construction
➔ "Vê se não esquece" is a colloquial way to say 'make sure you don't forget', using the present subjunctive mood to express doubt or recommendation.
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quando você vem
➔ Temporal clause using 'quando' (when) in the indicative mood
➔ The phrase is a temporal clause introduced by 'quando' meaning 'when', indicating the timing of the action in the indicative mood.
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Quem ficar, ficou
➔ Conditional clause with the present indicative used for a future consequence
➔ "Quem ficar, ficou" is a conditional statement meaning 'those who stay, stay', often implying a future consequence based on the current condition.
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Que assim seja, amém
➔ Subjunctive mood used for wishes or hopes
➔ "Que assim seja" uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or hope that 'it may be so'.
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Vem, aquece a minha alma
➔ Imperative verb in the affirmative form (invitation or command)
➔ "Vem" is the affirmative imperative form of 'venir' meaning 'come', used here as an invitation.
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