Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with "Por Mim," an incredibly moving Portuguese ballad by Rita Guerra and João Paulo Rodrigues. This song is a powerful example of expressive Portuguese, perfect for learners as its heartfelt lyrics delve into themes of self-discovery and personal liberation, offering a rich vocabulary related to emotions and introspection. Its clear pronunciation and the emotional depth of the vocal performances make it an exceptional piece to enhance your Portuguese listening comprehension and connect with the language on a deeper level.
Key Vocabulary
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quero /ˈkɛɾu/ A1 |
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só /sɔ/ A1 |
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encontrar /ẽkõˈtɾaɾ/ A2 |
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dias /ˈdɪɐs/ A2 |
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noites /ˈnɔɪtɨs/ A2 |
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partir /paʁˈtiʁ/ B1 |
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seguir /seˈɡiʁ/ B1 |
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capaz /kaˈpaz/ B1 |
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mudar /muˈdaʁ/ B1 |
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salvar /salˈvaʁ/ B1 |
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forçar /foʁˈsaʁ/ B2 |
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paz /paz/ B2 |
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mundo /ˈmũdu/ B2 |
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feito /ˈfeitu/ B2 |
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agarrada /aɡaˈʁadɐ/ B2 |
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sair /saiʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Não sou quem já soube ser
➔ Use of the present tense to describe a state or identity.
➔ The verb **'sou'** (am) is in the present tense, indicating a current state.
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Tenho que me encontrar
➔ Use of **'ter que'** to express obligation or necessity.
➔ The phrase **'Tenho que'** (I have to) indicates obligation, with **'me encontrar'** meaning 'to find myself' or 'to meet myself' (reflexive).
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Prefiro largar, prefiro partir
➔ Use of **'prefiro'** (I prefer) + infinitive to express preference.
➔ The verb **'prefiro'** (I prefer) is followed by the infinitive form **' largar'** (to let go, to leave) and **'partir'** (to leave, to depart) to indicate preference.
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Sinto-me só contigo perto de mim
➔ Use of **'sinto-me'** (I feel) with reflexive pronoun to indicate personal feelings.
➔ The reflexive pronoun **'-me'** attached to **'sinto'** (I feel) indicates that the feeling is experienced personally.
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Não quero forçar mais, não dá
➔ Use of **'não quero'** (I don't want) + infinitive to express desire; **'não dá'** as a colloquial expression meaning 'it's not possible' or 'it doesn't work'.
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Não tenho mais para dar
➔ Use of **'não tenho'** (I don't have) + infinitive to express lack of capacity or resources to continue.
➔ The phrase **'não tenho'** (I don't have) indicates a lack of resources or strength, with the infinitive showing the action that cannot be performed.
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