Lyrics & Translation
Thinking of learning Spanish? Let "Pasarella" by Emilia and Six Sex be your electrifying introduction. The song is a masterclass in modern, slang-filled Spanish, wrapped in a high-energy pop package. Its clever wordplay and cultural references related to fashion and consumerism provide a unique and engaging way to pick up contemporary vocabulary and understand nuanced social commentary. What makes this song special is its double meaning – it's a catchy party anthem on the surface, but a smart critique of society underneath. Learning with "Pasarella" is not just about memorizing words; it's about feeling the pulse of today's Latin youth culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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pasarella /pa.saˈɾe.ʎa/ B1 |
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diablo /ˈdja.βlo/ B1 |
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moda /ˈmo.ða/ A2 |
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vestir /besˈtiɾ/ A2 |
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robar /roˈβaɾ/ B1 |
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provocar /pɾo.βoˈkaɾ/ B1 |
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adicción /a.ðikˈsjon/ B1 |
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flash /flaʃ/ B1 |
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tacón /taˈkon/ B1 |
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ropa /ˈro.pa/ A1 |
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caro /ˈka.ɾo/ A1 |
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lookearse /lu.keˈaɾ.se/ B2 |
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desfilar /des.fiˈlaɾ/ B1 |
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camarín /ka.maˈɾin/ B1 |
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lucir /luˈsiɾ/ B1 |
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tela /ˈte.la/ A2 |
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fino /ˈfi.no/ B1 |
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exótico /ekˈso.ti.ko/ B1 |
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museo /muˈse.o/ A2 |
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pelear /pe.leˈaɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Con mis tacos de museo me paseo por Milán
➔ Reflexive Verb
➔ The verb "pasearse" (to stroll/walk around) is a reflexive verb, indicated by "_me_" before the conjugated verb "paseo". This means the action is performed by the subject *on* themselves.
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Visto marcas europeas que no se ni pronunciar
➔ Relative Pronoun "que" and emphasis with "ni"
➔ The pronoun "_que_" introduces a subordinate clause that modifies "marcas europeas". "_Ni_" (nor/not even) emphasizes the negation, meaning "I don't know *how* to pronounce *any* of them."
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Todos quieren vestirme a medida
➔ Infinitive with attached object pronoun
➔ The pronoun "_me_" (direct object) is attached directly to the infinitive "vestir" (to dress), forming "_vestirme_". This construction is common when an infinitive follows a conjugated verb (e.g., "querer").
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Lugar que piso es mi pasarella
➔ Relative Clause with Direct Object "que"
➔ "_que piso_" is a relative clause modifying "Lugar". "_Que_" acts as the direct object of the verb "pisar" (to step on), meaning "the place *that I step on*".
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Si la ven le dicen diablo
➔ Conditional Clause (Type 1) and Direct/Indirect Object Pronouns
➔ The "_Si_"-clause ("_Si la ven_") expresses a real condition in the present, with the result in the present ("_le dicen_"). "_La_" is the direct object pronoun (her) and "_le_" is the indirect object pronoun (to her/him).
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Nunca habías visto
➔ Pluperfect (Past Perfect)
➔ "_Habías visto_" is formed with the imperfect of "haber" ("_habías_") and the past participle of "ver" ("_visto_"). It describes an action completed before another past action or point in time.
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Hoy le pedí que me haga un vestido con poca tela
➔ Subjunctive after "pedir que"
➔ The verb "_pedir que_" (to ask that) requires the subjunctive mood in the subordinate clause ("_me haga_"). "_Haga_" is the present subjunctive of "hacer", expressing a request or command.
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Use lo que use solo a mi me luce
➔ Subjunctive in Concessive Clause ("lo que") and Redundant Indirect Object
➔ "_Use lo que use_" means "whatever she wears" and uses the subjunctive to express a general, indefinite concession. "_A mí me luce_" features a redundant indirect object pronoun "_me_" clarified by the emphatic "_a mí_".
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No han creado 1 accesorio que a mí no me quede bien
➔ Subjunctive in Negative Relative Clause
➔ The subjunctive "_quede_" is used in the relative clause "_que a mí no me quede bien_" because it describes an antecedent ("1 accesorio") that is non-existent or hypothetical in a negative context, implying uncertainty or non-existence.
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