Lyrics & Translation
Explore the powerful lyrics of "Pontes Indestrutíveis" by Charlie Brown Jr., a song that beautifully blends rock and reggae to convey messages of hope, resilience, and the strength found in love and genuine connections. Learn about overcoming adversity and the importance of cherishing relationships through this iconic Brazilian track.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mundo /ˈmũ.du/ A1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w̃/ A1 |
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fé /ˈfɛ/ A1 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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forças /ˈfoɾ.sɐs/ A2 |
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bem /ˈbẽj̃/ A2 |
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povo /ˈpo.vu/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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sentir /sẽˈtiɾ/ B1 |
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valor /vaˈloɾ/ B1 |
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verdade /veɾˈda.dʒi/ B1 |
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cuidado /kwiˈda.du/ B1 |
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loucura /loˈku.ɾɐ/ B2 |
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iludido /i.luˈdi.du/ B2 |
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prosperar /pɾɔs.peˈɾaɾ/ B2 |
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resgatar /hez.ˈga.ta/ B2 |
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evoluir /e.voˈwiɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Buscando um novo rumo que faça sentido nesse mundo louco
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Que + Subjunctive)
➔ The clause "que faça sentido" uses the subjunctive mood because it expresses a desire or a subjective opinion. The verb "fazer" is conjugated as "faça" in the subjunctive.
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Pr'eu enfrentar com otimismo essa loucura
➔ Infinitive Clause with Preposition "para"
➔ "Pr'eu enfrentar" is a shortened form of "para eu enfrentar", which means "in order for me to face". It indicates the purpose or intention of the action.
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Os homens podem falar, mas os anjos podem voar
➔ Modal Verbs (Poder) and Contrastive Conjunction (Mas)
➔ "Podem" is the third-person plural form of the modal verb "poder" (to be able to, can), expressing possibility or ability. "Mas" (but) introduces a contrast between what humans can do and what angels can do.
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Tem gente que desanda por falta de opção
➔ Existential "Ter" (Tem) + Relative Clause (Que)
➔ "Tem gente" means "there are people". The "que" introduces a relative clause that describes the people who go astray. The expression "falta de opção" explains the reason.
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O que se leva dessa vida é o que se vive, é o que se faz
➔ Cleft Sentences with Relative Pronoun "O que"
➔ "O que se leva dessa vida" is a cleft sentence that emphasizes what is taken from life. The structure "O que...é o que..." highlights the importance of living and doing.
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Saber muito é muito pouco, stay real, esteja em paz
➔ Infinitive as Subject (Saber), Imperative Mood (Esteja)
➔ "Saber muito" (knowing a lot) uses the infinitive form of "saber" as the subject of the sentence. "Esteja em paz" (be at peace) is a command in the imperative mood.
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Difícil é entender e viver num paraíso perdido
➔ Infinitive as Subject (Entender e Viver), preposition + noun(num)
➔ The phrase "entender e viver" are both infinitives, used as the subject of the sentence, expressing actions, "num" equals to "em um", "in a"
Same Singer

Pontes Indestrutíveis
Charlie Brown JR.

Só Os Loucos Sabem
Charlie Brown Jr.

Proibida Pra Mim
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