Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the playful world of modern Latin music with “PERFuMITO NUEVO.” This reggaeton hit offers a perfect way to learn conversational Spanish centered around flirting and nightlife, using evocative metaphors like the 'new perfume' to express desire. You can learn unique Puerto Rican slang and idiomatic expressions while enjoying the dynamic flow between Bad Bunny and rising star RaiNao.
Key Vocabulary
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perfumito peɾfuˈmito A2 |
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muev mueβ A1 |
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chingar tʃinˈɡar B2 |
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marea maˈɾea A2 |
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marean maˈɾean B1 |
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cabrón kaˈβɾon B1 |
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carambola kaɾamˈbola B1 |
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modale moˈdale B2 |
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rusa ˈrusa A1 |
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musa ˈmusa B1 |
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dominado domiˈnado A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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hoy salí de nuevo pero ya quiero algo
➔ Use of present tense with adverb of time (hoy) and contrast with 'pero' + present tense.
➔ The word "hoy" (today) sets the time, and "pero" introduces a contrast: "but I already want something".
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Si me ves por ahí no me conoces
➔ Conditional clause with present indicative 'si' + present indicative; the negative pronoun 'no' before the verb.
➔ The phrase "Si me ves" (if you see me) sets a condition, while "no me conoces" (you don’t know me) is the result.
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Después de las 12 ya me convertí
➔ Prepositional phrase 'después de' + definite article + time; past simple 'convertí' indicating a completed change.
➔ "Después de" means "after", and "convertí" (I turned) shows a completed action: "After 12 o'clock I already turned".
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Vámonos de aquí que me gusta como huele
➔ Imperative form with reflexive pronoun 'vámonos' (let's go); causal clause introduced by 'que' + present indicative.
➔ "Vámonos" is the imperative of "ir" with reflexive pronoun, meaning "let's leave". The clause "que me gusta como huele" explains why: "because I like how it smells".
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Dime cuando tú perfumito nuevo la otra vez no te lo di
➔ Imperative verb "dime" + indirect question introduced by "cuando"; past simple "di" (I gave) with object pronoun "lo".
➔ "Dime" (tell me) is a direct command. "Cuando" introduces an indirect question: "when you ...". "No te lo di" uses the clitic "lo" to replace the noun "perfume".
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Si me peo acabo de mirar el reloj
➔ Conditional clause with 'si' + present indicative; immediate consequence expressed with present perfect "acabo de".
➔ "Si" introduces the condition "if I get high"; "acabo de mirar" means "I have just looked" (present perfect) showing a recent action.
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Sigue mirando que te lo pongo aquí mismo
➔ Imperative "sigue" + gerund "mirando"; causal clause with "que" + present indicative.
➔ "Sigue" (keep) commands continuation; "mirando" (watching) is a gerund showing ongoing action. "Que" introduces the reason: "because I'm putting it here now".
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El ritmo no parece Leo ni Escorpio para mí
➔ Negation "no" before verb "parece"; comparative structure "ni…ni…"; prepositional phrase "para mí".
➔ "No" negates the verb: "doesn't look". "Ni Leo ni Escorpio" means "neither Leo nor Scorpio". "Para mí" expresses personal opinion: "to me".
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El que tú creas tú eres una igual que yo
➔ Relative pronoun "el que" introducing a clause; reflexive pronoun "tú" repeated for emphasis; comparative structure "igual que".
➔ "El que" (the one who) introduces a relative clause. "Tú" is repeated for emphasis: "you yourself". "Igual que" means "as equal as" or "just like".
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Te rompo el corazón cuando voy a probar tu perfumito nuevo
➔ Future‑like expression "voy a + infinitive" for near future; direct object pronoun "te" before verb; noun phrase "el corazón" as object.
➔ "Voy a" (I am going to) + infinitive expresses a near‑future action. "Te" is the indirect object pronoun meaning "to you". "Rompo el corazón" = "I break the heart".
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