Lyrics & Translation
Explore the emotive power of the Spanish language through this iconic medley. By studying these lyrics, you will learn high-frequency vocabulary related to heartbreak, emotional healing, and reflexive verbs, all while enjoying a masterclass in vocal expression from two of Mexico's most legendary performers.
Key Vocabulary
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olvidar ol-bi-ðar A2 |
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desilusiones de-si-lu-sjo-nes B2 |
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arrepentido a-rre-pen-ti-ðo B2 |
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enamorado e-na-mo-ra-ðo A2 |
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tristeza tris-te-θa A2 |
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mariachi ma-rja-tʃi C2 |
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cobarde ko-βar-ðe B1 |
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tumba tum-ba B1 |
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orgullo or-ɣu-ʝo B2 |
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dolor do-lor A2 |
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antojos an-to-xos C1 |
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cabeza ka-βe-θa A1 |
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alba al-βa C1 |
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llanto ʝan-to B2 |
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cantinero kan-ti-ne-ro B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Pagué muy caro el haberle conocido
➔ Perfect infinitive (haber + past participle)
➔ Used to describe an action that happened before the main verb.
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No le hice caso y ahora estoy arrepentido
➔ Past tense contrast (Preterite vs. Present state)
➔ "Hice" (preterite) marks a completed past action, while "estoy" (present) indicates a current result.
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No se me olvidan sus bonitos tristes ojos
➔ Reflexive verb with accidental 'se'
➔ The use of "se me olvidan" emphasizes that the action of forgetting is involuntary or happens to the speaker.
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Cómo fui a perder el tiempo
➔ Periphrastic construction (Ir + a + infinitive)
➔ Used here to express retrospective regret about a past action that happened.
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Todo es porque todavía no he aprendido a olvidar
➔ Present perfect tense (Haber + past participle)
➔ "He aprendido" indicates an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.
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Se fue cuando el sol iba saliendo
➔ Imperfect tense for background action
➔ "Iba saliendo" sets the scene, describing an ongoing action in the past.
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Con mis propias manos cave la tumba
➔ Adjective phrase (Emphasis with 'propias')
➔ "Propias" is used to emphasize that the agent of the action was the speaker themselves.
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Nomás por ser tan cobarde
➔ Causal prepositional phrase
➔ "Nomás por" (a regional variation of 'solo por') introduces the cause of the action.
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