Lyrics & Translation
Ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of reggaeton? "Ponte Nasty" by Rauw Alejandro, featuring Jowell & Randy, is a high-energy track that offers a perfect entry point. Through its catchy rhythms and direct lyrics, you can explore common Spanish expressions related to partying, desire, and cutting loose. The song's provocative style and explicit themes provide an authentic glimpse into a popular facet of contemporary Latin music and culture, making it a unique and engaging way to learn new vocabulary and phrases.
Key Vocabulary
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rompe /ˈrom.pe/ B1 |
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fugaos /fuˈɣao̯s/ B1 |
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postea /posˈte.a/ A2 |
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nasty /ˈnas.ti/ B1 |
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guata /ˈɣwa.ta/ A2 |
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diabla /ˈdja.βla/ A2 |
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bitchy /ˈbit.ʃi/ B1 |
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teta's /ˈte.tas/ A2 |
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vimo' /biˈmo/ A2 |
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lonely /ˈlo.nli/ A2 |
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horny /ˈor.ni/ B1 |
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guayar /ɡwaˈʝaɾ/ A2 |
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psicodélica /psi.koˈde.li.ka/ B2 |
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migaja's /miˈxa.xas/ A2 |
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babie's /baˈβje/ A2 |
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condone's /konˈdo.nes/ A2 |
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perreo /peˈre.o/ A2 |
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papaúpa /pa.paˈu.pa/ A2 |
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loba /ˈlo.βa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Hoy se rompe aunque caiga la DEA
➔ Concessive clause with "aunque" + subjunctive
➔ The word "aunque" introduces a concession and triggers the subjunctive in "caiga".
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Los dos fugaes sin que nadie nos vea
➔ "sin que" + subjunctive (negative purpose)
➔ "sin que" expresses a condition that must not happen; it forces "vea" into the subjunctive.
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Ponte sucia, ma, ponte nasty
➔ Reflexive imperative (tú) with colloquial filler "ma"
➔ "Ponte" is the reflexive form of "poner" used as a command to "tú"; "ma" is a casual filler.
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Pa darte guata, Chenchen y Maldy
➔ Colloquial "pa" = "para" + infinitive purpose clause
➔ "Pa" is a shortened, informal version of "para" introducing the purpose "darte guata" (to give you ...).
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Si se pone bitchy, déjala quieta
➔ Conditional "si" + present, followed by imperative with object pronoun
➔ "Si" introduces a possible situation; "déjala" is an imperative meaning "leave her" with the object pronoun "la" attached.
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Te vo'a guayar en otro modo, a mi modo, en otra métrica
➔ Future periphrastic "ir a" + infinitive (colloquial contraction)
➔ "vo'a" is a slang contraction of "voy a" (I am going to); it introduces the infinitive "guayar".
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Yo te pongo el beat, te parto el beat sin sonar réplica
➔ "sin" + infinitive to express manner/absence of something
➔ "sin sonar réplica" means "without sounding a replica"; "sin" is followed by the infinitive "sonar".
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Yo le doy callao, por eso estoy repitiendo
➔ Causal connector "por eso" + present progressive
➔ "por eso" means "for that reason" and introduces the result clause "estoy repitiendo" (I am repeating).
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Mira quiénes son los mismos cabrone'
➔ Relative clause with "quiénes son" (identification) + definite article "los mismos"
➔ "quiénes son" asks "who are they?" and the answer is "los mismos cabrone'" (the same guys).
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