Paraíso – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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rosto /ˈʁoʃtu/ A1 |
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copo /ˈkɔpu/ A1 |
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difícil /diˈfisil/ A2 |
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sorriu /suˈʁiu/ A1 |
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sitio /ˈsitiu/ A2 |
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desaparecer /dɨʃɐpɐˈɾeseɾ/ B1 |
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braços /ˈbɾasuʃ/ A1 |
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morrer /muˈʁeɾ/ A2 |
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paraíso /pɐɾɐˈizu/ B1 |
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mente /ˈmẽtɨ/ B1 |
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impossível /ĩpusˈsivel/ B1 |
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acreditar /ɐkɾediˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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voltar /voɫˈtaɾ/ A1 |
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distinguir /diʃtĩˈɡwiɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se isto é o paraíso então já não preciso de outro lugar
➔ Conditional tense with 'se' to express hypothetical situations.
➔ 'Se' introduces a condition that affects the main clause, indicating a hypothetical or unreal situation.
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Pergunto-lhe se nos voltamos a ver
➔ Use of the subjunctive to express doubt or uncertainty.
➔ The verb 'voltar a ver' is in the subjunctive mood, indicating uncertainty about whether the action will happen.
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Perder-me nos teus braços até morrer
➔ Reflexive verb structure expressing personal experience or feeling.
➔ The pronoun 'me' indicates that the action is reflexive, emphasizing personal involvement.
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Nadamos na mesma onda
➔ Use of prepositional phrase to denote being on the same wavelength or understanding.
➔ The phrase 'na mesma onda' is idiomatic, meaning sharing similar thoughts or feelings.
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Porque nada é impossível
➔ Because + indicative to state a factual or general truth.
➔ The phrase 'nada é impossível' states a general truth, using the present indicative.
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Não quero outro sítio para voltar
➔ Use of the infinitive to express purpose or preference.
➔ The phrase 'querer' + infinitive expresses a desire or preference for something.