Para Lá das 8 – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tempo /ˈtẽ.pu/ A2 |
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guardado /ɡaɾˈda.du/ B2 |
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passa /ˈpa.sa/ A2 |
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sinto /ˈsĩ.tu/ A2 |
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errado /ɛˈʁa.du/ B2 |
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fazer /faˈzeɾ/ A2 |
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queres /ˈke.ɾiz/ A2 |
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ficar /fiˈkaɾ/ A2 |
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sentir /sẽˈtiɾ/ A2 |
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dizer /diˈzeɾ/ B1 |
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ver /veɾ/ A1 |
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ficam /fiˈkɐ̃w/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dizes que eu já não sou o mesmo
➔ Use of **subjunctive mood with 'que'** to introduce indirect speech or subordinate clauses.
➔ The phrase **'Dizes que eu já não sou o mesmo'** demonstrates the use of **subjunctive mood** after 'que' to report speech or thoughts.
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Agora o meu tempo passa lento
➔ Use of **present tense with 'passa'** to indicate an ongoing or current action.
➔ The phrase **'passa lento'** shows the use of **present tense** to describe a current state or ongoing process.
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Só estou a ligar para dizer
➔ Use of **present continuous tense with 'estar a'** to express an ongoing action.
➔ The phrase **'Só estou a ligar'** illustrates the **present continuous tense** used in European Portuguese to indicate an action happening right now.
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Ninguém te vai aconchegar de noite
➔ Use of **future tense with 'vai'** to indicate a planned or expected action.
➔ The phrase **'Ninguém te vai aconchegar de noite'** demonstrates the **future tense** with 'vai' to express an upcoming or intended action.
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Porque é que tu não explicas a razão de te afastares
➔ Use of **interrogative phrases with 'porque'** and **subjunctive** in 'afastares' to ask questions about reasons and hypothetical actions.
➔ The question **'Porque é que tu não explicas a razão de te afastares'** employs **interrogative structure** and **subjunctive** to inquire about reasons and possible actions.