Lyrics & Translation
Discover the beauty of the Portuguese language through 'O Teu Nome,' a collaboration between Mariza and Miguel Gameiro. This song beautifully illustrates how a name can encapsulate deep emotions, offering a poignant lesson in love and longing. Experience the rich sounds and heartfelt lyrics that make this duet truly special.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tristeza /tɾiˈste.zɐ/ A2 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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canção /kɐ̃ˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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nome /ˈnomɨ/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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alegria /aleˈɡɾi.ɐ/ A2 |
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força /ˈfoʁ.sɐ/ A2 |
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luz /luʊz/ A1 |
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escuridão /eskuɾiˈdɐ̃w/ B1 |
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melodia /me.loˈdi.ɐ/ B1 |
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perfeição /peʁfejˈsɐ̃w/ B2 |
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ventos /ˈvẽ.tus/ B1 |
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sufoca /suˈfɔ.kɐ/ B1 |
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soltar /solˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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seguir /seˈɡiʁ/ B1 |
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dizer /dizeʁ/ B1 |
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embalar /ẽbaˈlaʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Falta-me bem mais, tenho a certeza
➔ Use of the verb 'faltar' in the impersonal form 'falta-me' to express missing or lacking something.
➔ 'Falta-me' literally means 'it is missing to me' but is used to express personal feelings of something being lacking.
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Embalando com carinho
➔ Present participle 'embalando' combined with 'com' to describe the manner of gently cradling or wrapping with affection.
➔ 'Embalando' is the gerund form of 'embalar,' meaning 'to cradle' or 'to wrap,' here expressing a gentle, affectionate action.
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Porque todo ele é poesia
➔ Use of 'todo ele' (literally 'all of it') emphasizing a subject, combined with 'é' (is) to make a statement of identity or quality.
➔ 'Todo ele' emphasizes the entire subject, and 'é' is the third person singular form of 'ser' (to be), linking the subject to its qualities.
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Devolve aos meus olhos a alegria
➔ Use of 'aos meus olhos' as a prepositional phrase indicating perspective or perception, combined with 'devolve' (returns).
➔ 'Aos meus olhos' means 'to my eyes,' referring to personal perception or view, with 'devolve' meaning 'returns' or 'gives back.'
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Corre-me pelo peito como um rio
➔ Use of 'Corre-me' (it runs through me) with 'pelo peito' to describe an emotional or physical flow, accompanied by 'como' for comparison.
➔ 'Corre-me' means 'it runs through me,' expressing an emotional or physical sensation, with 'como' introducing a simile ('like a river').
Same Singer

Melhor de Mim
Mariza

O Teu Nome
Mariza

Quem Me Dera
Mariza

A Nossa Voz
Mariza

Mãe
Mariza

Maria Joana
Nuno Ribeiro, Calema, Mariza

A nossa dança
Calema, Nuno Ribeiro, Mariza

Desamor
Mariza, GSON
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