Lyrics & Translation
Learning Spanish through Residente's "Pecador" offers a deep dive into complex, metaphorical language and sharp social critique. This song is special because it pushes the boundaries of hip-hop, blending provocative wordplay with unique musical elements derived from scientific experimentation. By exploring its lyrics, you can learn advanced vocabulary, understand cultural references, and appreciate the power of language as a tool for artistic and social expression.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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pecador /pekaˈðoɾ/ B1 |
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muerte /ˈmwɛɾte/ A2 |
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casa /ˈkasa/ A1 |
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miedo /ˈmjɛðo/ B1 |
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letras /ˈletɾas/ B1 |
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peligroso /peliˈɣɾoso/ B1 |
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voces /ˈboses/ A2 |
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versos /ˈbeɾsos/ B2 |
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dolor /doˈloɾ/ B1 |
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gente /ˈxente/ A1 |
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infierno /imˈfjerno/ B1 |
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cielo /ˈsjelo/ A2 |
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cuerpo /ˈkwɛɾpo/ A2 |
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noche /ˈnotʃe/ A1 |
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virtud /birˈtuð/ B2 |
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defectos /deˈfektos/ B1 |
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palabras /paˈlabɾas/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Soy el Residente, del pecado el máximo exponente.
➔ Present tense to express identity.
➔ The phrase "Soy" indicates the speaker's identity as "Residente".
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Que tire la primera piedra, el que esté libre de pecados.
➔ Subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical situation.
➔ The phrase "Que tire" suggests a challenge to those without sin.
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Soy un pecador, porque rezo solo cuando el avión se menea.
➔ Use of 'porque' to explain reason.
➔ The word "porque" introduces the reason for being a sinner.
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Soy un pecador porque mi única virtud es que estoy lleno de defectos.
➔ Contrastive structure to highlight a paradox.
➔ The phrase emphasizes the contradiction of having defects as a virtue.
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Hago música aunque no genere ingreso.
➔ Use of 'aunque' to express concession.
➔ The word "aunque" indicates that music is made despite the lack of income.
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Los dejo tiesos cuando tiro con más peso que un luchador de sumo.
➔ Comparative structure to show superiority.
➔ The phrase compares the weight thrown to that of a sumo wrestler, emphasizing strength.
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Soy un pecador, porque rapeando sin arrodillarme me confieso.
➔ Gerund to indicate simultaneous actions.
➔ The gerund "rapeando" shows that confessing happens while rapping.
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