Lyrics & Translation
Discover the charm of Sérgio Reis's "Panela Velha," a song that beautifully champions mature love and experience. Through its relatable lyrics and traditional Brazilian melody, you can explore themes of societal acceptance and the enduring value of seasoned relationships, all while enjoying a piece of Brazilian musical heritage.
Key Vocabulary
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namoro /naˈmoʁu/ B1 |
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moça /ˈmo.sa/ A2 |
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patroa /paˈtɾo.a/ B2 |
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criticando /kri.tʃiˈkɐ̃du/ B2 |
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coroa /kɾo.a/ B2 |
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madura /maˈdu.ɾɐ/ B2 |
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comida /koˈmi.ða/ A2 |
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nova /ˈno.vɐ/ A2 |
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ferve /ˈfe.vɾe/ B2 |
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ganhar /ɡɐˈɲaʁ/ A2 |
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viver /viˈveʁ/ A2 |
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morto /ˈmɔʁ.tu/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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A bonitona quer ser a minha patroa
➔ Using the verb 'quer' (querer) to express desire (want to).
➔ 'Quer' is the third person singular present tense of 'querer', meaning 'wants'.
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Não interessa se ela é coroa
➔ Using 'se' to introduce a subordinate clause meaning 'if' or 'whether'.
➔ 'Se' introduces a conditional or interrogative subordinate clause, meaning 'if' or 'whether'.
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Panela velha é que faz comida boa
➔ Use of the relative pronoun 'que' to specify the subject performing the action.
➔ 'Que' is a relative pronoun used to link clauses and specify the subject responsible for the action.
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A nossa vida começa aos 40 anos
➔ Use of 'aos' as a contraction of 'a' (at) + 'os' (the plural).
➔ 'Aos' is a contraction of 'a' and 'os', used to specify a point in time or place.
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Quem casa cedo, logo fica separado
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood 'casa' (from 'casar') to express wishes or hypotheses.
➔ 'Casa' is the present subjunctive tense of 'casar', used to express speculation, wishes, or conditions.
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Viver sozinho a gente desacossoa
➔ Use of the reflexive pronoun 'se' in 'desacossa' to indicate the subject's reflection or effect.
➔ 'Desacossa' uses the reflexive 'se' to indicate the subject's own impact or effect.
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E um gaúcho sem mulher não vale nada
➔ Use of the negative form 'não vale' to express something as worthless or invalid.
➔ 'Não vale' is a negative expression meaning 'is worthless' or 'not worth it'.
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