oração – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Explore the emotional depth and poetic language of "Oração" by A Banda Mais Bonita da Cidade. This song, with its touching lyrics about the heart's infinite capacity and its viral music video, offers a beautiful window into Brazilian MPB and indie folk, making it a special piece for both language learners and music enthusiasts.
Key Vocabulary
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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oração /oɾaˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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simples /ˈsĩplɨs/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvidɐ/ A1 |
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cabe /ˈkabɨ/ B1 |
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penteadeira /pẽtʃeɐˈdʒiɾɐ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Meu amor essa é a última oração
➔ Demonstrative Pronoun + Subject-Verb Inversion
➔ The sentence uses the demonstrative pronoun "essa" (this) followed by the verb "é" (is) and the subject "a última oração" (the last prayer). The normal word order would be "A última oração é essa". Inversion here adds emphasis or a poetic feel.
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Pra salvar seu coração
➔ Preposition "Pra" (Para) + Infinitive Verb
➔ "Pra" is a colloquial shortening of "para", meaning "to" or "in order to". It's followed by the infinitive verb "salvar" (to save), indicating purpose.
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Coração não é tão simples quanto pensa
➔ Comparison with "tão...quanto"
➔ The structure "tão...quanto" means "as...as" or "so...as". In this case, "tão simples quanto pensa" means "as simple as you think" or "so simple as you think".
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Nele cabe o que não cabe na despensa
➔ Relative Pronoun "O Que" and Verb "Caber" (to fit)
➔ "O que" is a relative pronoun meaning "that which" or "what". "Caber" means "to fit" or "to be contained". The sentence translates to "What doesn't fit in the pantry fits in it (the heart)".
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Cabe o meu amor
➔ Verb "Caber" + Subject (Inverted)
➔ Here, the verb "cabe" (fits) comes before the subject "o meu amor" (my love). The normal word order would be "O meu amor cabe". The inversion is used for emphasis or a poetic effect.
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