Poesia Acústica #17 – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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sofrimento /so.fɾiˈmẽ.tu/ B1 |
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prometer /pɾo.meˈteɾ/ A2 |
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saudade /sawˈda.d͡ʒi/ B1 |
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maturidade /ma.tu.ɾiˈda.d͡ʒi/ B1 |
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medo /ˈme.du/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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poesia /po.eˈzi.a/ A2 |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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fingir /fĩˈʒiɾ/ B1 |
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egoísta /e.goˈis.ta/ B1 |
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pressão /pɾeˈsɐ̃w̃/ B1 |
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insegurança /ĩ.se.guˈɾɐ̃.sɐ/ B2 |
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gratidão /gɾa.tiˈdɐ̃w̃/ B1 |
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coragem /koˈɾa.ʒẽj/ A2 |
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abandonar /a.bɐ̃.doˈnaɾ/ B1 |
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ódio /ˈɔ.d͡ʒu/ B1 |
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empolgar /ẽ.powˈgaɾ/ B2 |
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censura /sẽˈsu.ɾa/ B2 |
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braba /ˈbɾa.bɐ/ C1 |
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ilusão /i.luˈzɐ̃w̃/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Já falei aqui que tu faz o que quiser fazer
➔ Future Subjunctive
➔ The future subjunctive in Portuguese (e.g., “quiser”) is used to express an action that *will* happen *if* a certain condition is met, or *whenever* something occurs. It's often found after indefinite pronouns like "o que" (whatever), "quem" (whoever), "onde" (wherever). Here, "o que quiser fazer" means "whatever you want to do."
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Quase dez anos que eu tô morando em outra cidade
➔ Expressing Duration (Present Continuous)
➔ To express an action that started in the past and continues into the present, Portuguese often uses "há" or "faz" (or informally “que” as here) followed by a time expression, with the main verb in the simple present or present continuous. "Que eu tô morando" is an informal way of saying "Há quase dez anos que eu estou morando" (I have been living for almost ten years).
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E por pior que seja, te deixar
➔ Concessive Clause with Subjunctive
➔ This construction, "por + adjective/adverb + que + subjunctive," expresses a concession or contrast, meaning "however [adjective/adverb] it may be." The subjunctive mood (“seja”) is mandatory in this type of clause to indicate a hypothetical or uncertain condition, similar to "even if it is." "Por pior que seja" means "however bad it may be."
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Talvez seja só gratidão
➔ Expressions of Probability/Possibility with Subjunctive
➔ Words expressing possibility or doubt, like “talvez” (perhaps, maybe), often require the subjunctive mood for the following verb if the possibility is not presented as a certainty. Here, “seja” is the subjunctive form of “ser” (to be).
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Não tenho mais vontade nem coragem pra falar
➔ Multiple Negation
➔ Unlike English, Portuguese frequently uses multiple negative words in a sentence to reinforce negation. "Não... mais" means "no longer" or "not anymore," and "nem" means "nor" or "not even." The combination "não... mais... nem" emphasizes the complete absence of desire or courage.
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Eu abri mão da amor há um tempo atrás, pra hoje tá cantando um verso aqui no Poesia
➔ Idiomatic Expression "Abrir mão de" + Purpose Clause
➔ "Abrir mão de" is an idiomatic expression meaning "to give up," "to waive," or "to let go of" something. The second part, "pra hoje tá cantando" (informal for "para hoje estar cantando"), is a purpose clause meaning "in order to be singing today."
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Se ela tá do lado, eu quero que se foda tudo
➔ Volition/Desire with Subjunctive
➔ Verbs expressing desire, will, emotion, or command followed by "que" typically require the subjunctive mood in the dependent clause. "Eu quero que se foda tudo" means "I want everything to be messed up." "Se foda" is a highly informal and vulgar subjunctive form of "foder-se."
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Minha mente anda música e ruas
➔ Idiomatic Usage of "Andar"
➔ While “andar” usually means "to walk," it can also be used idiomatically to describe a state of being, preoccupation, or to mean "to be." In this context, "Minha mente anda música e ruas" means "My mind is preoccupied with music and streets" or "My mind is (always on) music and streets."
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Parou de falar de mim a moça pra escutar você
➔ Verb + Preposition + Infinitive
➔ Many verbs in Portuguese are followed by a specific preposition (like “de,” “a,” “em,” “para”) before an infinitive to express a continuous action, its cessation, or purpose. “Parar de” means “to stop doing something.” Here, “Parou de falar” means "She stopped talking."
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Mas se chamar eu vou, se você quiser, eu te faço transbordar de amor e esquecer de todo o resto
➔ Conditional Sentences (Type 1) & Causative "Fazer"
➔ This line features two conditional clauses (Type 1), expressing a real or very probable condition and its consequence in the future: "se chamar eu vou" (if you call, I'll go) and "se você quiser, eu te faço transbordar" (if you want, I'll make you overflow). Additionally, "eu te faço transbordar" uses the causative verb "fazer" followed directly by an infinitive, meaning "I will make you overflow."