Lyrics & Translation
Learning Spanish through music is an exciting journey, and Dalex's 'Pa Mi' is a perfect track to start with. The song's clear, repetitive chorus makes it easy to pick up key phrases related to love and desire. Its blend of modern reggaeton with R&B influences showcases the evolution of Latin urban music, offering a glimpse into contemporary Spanish slang and romantic expressions. Dive into 'Pa Mi' to experience the passion of the language in a catchy, memorable way.
Key Vocabulary
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buscándola /bus.kaˈɾan.ða.la/ A2 |
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secuestrada /sek.kwesˈtɾa.ða/ B2 |
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posiciones /posiˈθjo.nes/ B1 |
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colegir /koˈxeɾ/ B1 |
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conejos /koˈxe.xos/ A2 |
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muerda /ˈmweɾ.ða/ A2 |
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puesto /ˈpwes.to/ B1 |
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fácil /ˈfa.θil/ A2 |
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saber /saˈβeɾ/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A2 |
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compartir /kompaɾˈtiɾ/ B2 |
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armada /aˈɾma.ða/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dice que en mi casa está secuestrada.
➔ Subjunctive Mood after 'Dice que' expressing doubt/uncertainty or indirect speech if the speaker doesn't agree.
➔ Here, 'dice que' (says that) introduces reported speech. The use of indicative mood for 'está' suggests the speaker believes or presents it as a fact, even if it might be contested.
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Yo te quiero pa' mí, no te quiero pa' más nadie.
➔ Use of 'para' expressing purpose or destination. Informal contraction 'pa'' instead of 'para'.
➔ 'Pa' mí' means 'for me', emphasizing exclusive ownership. 'No te quiero pa' más nadie' reinforces this exclusivity, meaning 'I don't want you for anyone else'.
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A mano armada fue que te robé.
➔ Use of the construction "Fue que + verb" to emphasize a specific action or event.
➔ Instead of simply saying 'Te robé a mano armada' (I robbed you at gunpoint), the construction 'Fue que te robé a mano armada' emphasizes the *fact* that the robbery occurred at gunpoint, adding a sense of drama or importance.
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Ai, se eu te pego, flow Michel Teló.
➔ Conditional Clause with 'Se' (if) expressing a hypothetical situation and its consequence. Code-switching between Spanish and Portuguese.
➔ 'Se eu te pego' is a famous line from a Portuguese song, indicating a playful threat. 'Ai' in Spanish adds emotion. The speaker is mixing languages for effect.
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No te confundas con mi flow, Rosario Tijeras.
➔ Use of the imperative 'No te confundas' (don't get confused) to give a command/warning.
➔ This line uses a direct command to warn someone not to misinterpret the speaker's style or demeanor, comparing it to the character Rosario Tijeras, known for being tough.
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Y si no llegamos, lo hacemoS encima de la mesa.
➔ Conditional clause with 'si' (if) indicating a condition and its consequence. Informal/Colloquial usage of 'hacemoS' instead of 'hacemos'.
➔ The sentence means 'And if we don't arrive (at a compromise/resolution), we'll do it on the table', implying a more direct or passionate action. The misspelling 'hacemoS' instead of 'hacemos' is a colloquial alteration of the verb form.
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Ponte las Balenciaga, dale, vámonos.
➔ Imperative mood: 'Ponte' (put on). Informal interjection: 'dale'. First-person plural imperative: 'vámonos' (let's go).
➔ 'Ponte' is a command to put on the Balenciaga shoes. 'Dale' is a common expression for agreement or encouragement. 'Vámonos' is a collective invitation to leave.