Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and 'For the First Time in Forever' offers a unique lesson in emotional expression. The song's clear lyrical contrast between Anna's joy and Elsa's fear allows learners to explore how different tones and perspectives can be conveyed in song. Its catchy melody and narrative depth make it a special and engaging way to improve your language skills.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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dia /ˈdi.ɐ/ A1 |
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porta /ˈpɔɾ.tɐ/ A1 |
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gente /ˈʒẽ.tɨ/ A1 |
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vez /ˈves/ A1 |
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música /ˈmu.zi.kɐ/ A1 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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noite /ˈnoj.tɨ/ A1 |
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amor /ɐˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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rir /ˈʁiɾ/ A2 |
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mudar /muˈdaɾ/ A2 |
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sonhar /suˈɲaɾ/ B1 |
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estranho /ɨʃˈtɾɐ̃.ɲu/ B1 |
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seguir /sɨˈɡiɾ/ B1 |
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conhecer /ku.ɲɨˈseɾ/ B1 |
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esconder /ɨʃ.kõˈdeɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Vou ver se a porta já se abriu
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Present)
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood after "se" (if) to express doubt or uncertainty. The verb "abriu" would be "tenha aberto" in its perfect form to express a completed action that may have occurred. Here the present is sufficient.
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Tão só andei entre paredes
➔ Adverb of degree + Past Perfect
➔ "Tão" (so) is used to emphasize the action of having only walked between walls. "Andei" is the perfect form of the verb "andar", so it express action finished on the past.
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Para quê o salão se não há bailes?
➔ Conditional Clause (Hypothetical)
➔ The sentence uses "se não" (if not, unless) to express a hypothetical condition. It implies that since there are no balls, the ballroom serves no purpose.
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À noite um vestido vou usar
➔ Periphrastic Future (Ir + Infinitive)
➔ "Vou usar" is the periphrastic future construction, using "ir" (to go) + infinitive (usar - to use, to wear) to indicate a future action. The word order is inverted.
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Sei que soa um pouco estranho
➔ Subjunctive after expressions of emotion or opinion.
➔ Although not immediately apparent, "Sei que soa um pouco estranho" implies that "I know that it *might* sound strange." After verbs expressing belief, knowledge, opinion, or feeling, followed by que, the subjunctive is sometimes used. While the indicative can be used here, the meaning differs slightly: using the subjunctive emphasizes the speaker's subjective viewpoint or expresses doubt.
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Toda a minha vida vai mudar
➔ Future Tense (Vai + Infinitive)
➔ "Vai mudar" expresses the future using the auxiliary verb "ir" (vai, third person singular of ir) + the infinitive form of the verb "mudar" (to change).
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Não vão entrar / Não podem ver / Sê a menina que tu tens de ser
➔ Imperative Mood; Devoir+Infinitive (Obligation); Negative Commands
➔ "Não vão entrar" and "Não podem ver" are negative commands (do not enter, cannot see). "Sê a menina que tu tens de ser" is imperative mood and express obligation: Be the girl that you have to be.
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