Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful and enjoyable experience, and “Penélope” by Diego Torres is a perfect song for Spanish learners. Its clear narrative and emotive lyrics offer a window into themes of love, hope, and the passage of time. The song’s connection to the classic Greek myth of Penelope adds a rich layer of cultural and literary depth to explore.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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penélope /peˈnelope/ A1 |
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bolso /ˈbolso/ A2 |
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piel /pjel/ A2 |
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marrón /maˈron/ A2 |
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zapatos /saˈpatos/ A2 |
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tacón /taˈkon/ A2 |
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vestido /besˈtiðo/ B1 |
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sienta /sjenˈta/ A2 |
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bank /bæŋk/ A2 |
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andén /anˈden/ B1 |
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espera /esˈpeɾa/ A2 |
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primero /pɾiˈmeɾo/ A2 |
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tren /tɾen/ A2 |
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esperar /espeˈɾa/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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volveré /bweɾˈɾe/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se sienta en un banco del andén
➔ Reflexive verb in present tense
➔ The verb "se sienta" is a reflexive form of "sentar" meaning "to sit down," indicating the subject is performing and receiving the action.
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Dicen en el pueblo que el caminante paró
➔ Present tense of 'decir' + indirect speech
➔ The verb "dicen" is in the present tense of "decir" (to say) and introduces indirect speech reporting what the villagers say.
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Le sonrió con los ojos llenitos de ayer
➔ Preterite tense of 'sonreír' for 'he/she smiled'
➔ The verb "sonrió" is in the preterite tense of "sonreír" (to smile), used here to describe a completed action in the past.
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Tú no eres quien yo espero
➔ Present tense of 'ser' + relative pronoun 'quien'
➔ The verb "eres" is in the present tense of "ser" (to be), and "quien yo espero" means "the one (person) I am waiting for," forming a relative clause.
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Le sonrió con los ojos llenitos de ayer
➔ Preterite of 'sonreír' + descriptive phrase 'llenos de ayer'
➔ The verb "sonrió" is in the preterite tense, indicating a completed smile, while "llenos de ayer" is a descriptive phrase meaning "filled with yesterday" (nostalgic sentiment).
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