Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language can be a journey of self-discovery, much like the message in D.A.M.A.'s "Oquelávai." This song offers a beautiful opportunity to learn Portuguese through its introspective lyrics about growth and memory. The conversational tone and heartfelt advice within the song make it a special and relatable tool for language learners to connect with the emotional side of the Portuguese language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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queixo /ˈkeɪʃu/ A2 |
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virtude /viʁˈtyd/ B1 |
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sonho /ˈsõɲu/ A2 |
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palavras /pɐˈlavɾɐs/ A2 |
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segredo /seˈɡɾedu/ B1 |
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atenção /atẽˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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desafios /dezɐˈfjuʒ/ B2 |
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muro /ˈmuɾu/ A2 |
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sinais /siˈnajʃ/ A2 |
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crescer /kɾeˈseʁ/ B1 |
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diferente /difeˈɾẽtʃi/ A2 |
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esconder /iʃˈkõdeʁ/ B1 |
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voltar /volˈtaʁ/ A2 |
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casa /ˈkaza/ A1 |
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dizer /diˈzeʁ/ A2 |
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olhos /ˈɔʎuʃ/ A2 |
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forma /ˈfɔʁmɐ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu era só um eco do meu ego
➔ Imperfect tense of 'ser' (era) for past description
➔ The sentence uses the **imperfect tense** to describe a ongoing or habitual state in the past.
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Só queria atenção e mostrar uns dotes
➔ Use of the verb 'querer' in the imperfect tense 'queria' to express a past desire
➔ The verb **querer** in the imperfect tense indicates a **past desire** or longing.
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Vou contar-te um segredo se não contares a ninguém
➔ Use of the future tense 'vou' + infinitive 'contar' to express a plan or intention
➔ The structure **vou + infinitive** expresses near future plans or intentions about an action.
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Ver-te de uma nova forma é conhecer-te outra vez
➔ Use of the infinitive 'ver' and 'conhecer' as predicate to express actions related to perception and understanding
➔ The verb **ver** and **conhecer** are in the infinitive form, used here as part of a compound predicate to describe perception and recognition.
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Só queria atenção e mostrar uns dotes
➔ Use of the verb 'querer' in the imperfect tense 'queria' to express a past desire
➔ The **querer** in the imperfect tense **queria** is used to express a **past desire** or wish.
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Diz-me o que é que tem
➔ Use of the phrase 'Diz-me o que é que tem' as a question structure to ask 'What's wrong?' or 'What do you have?'.
➔ The phrase **Diz-me o que é que tem** is a question structure meaning 'Tell me what is wrong' or 'What do you have'.
Same Singer

Às Vezes
D.A.M.A

Eu Sei
D.A.M.A

Não Dá
D.A.M.A, Francisco Maria Pereira (Kasha), Miguel Cristovinho, Miguel Coimbra

Calma
D.A.M.A

Era Eu
D.A.M.A

Pensa Bem
D.A.M.A, ProfJam

Oquelávai
D.A.M.A

Tudo Sobre Nós
D.A.M.A

Tento
D.A.M.A

Ela
D.A.M.A

Coisas Normais
D.A.M.A

Coisas Normais
D.A.M.A, Carolina Deslandes

Tempo para Quê
D.A.M.A, Player

D.A.M.A - 2021
D.A.M.A

Loucamente
D.A.M.A, Los Romeros
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