Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with "Preferências" by Deejay Telio and Wet Bed Gang. This soulful Portuguese track offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in contemporary Lusophone music and culture. Its emotionally rich lyrics and captivating blend of R&B and urban sounds make it an engaging way to learn Portuguese, allowing you to connect with the raw honesty and relatable themes of human connection and vulnerability explored by these influential artists.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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confesso /kõˈfesu/ B1 |
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sozinho /soˈzĩɲu/ A2 |
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preferir /pɾefeˈɾiɾ/ B2 |
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vida /ˈvidɐ/ A1 |
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fama /ˈfɐmɐ/ B2 |
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carro /ˈkaʁu/ A1 |
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casa /ˈkazɐ/ A1 |
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medo /ˈmedu/ A2 |
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perder /peɾˈdeɾ/ B1 |
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controle /kõtɾoˈli/ B2 |
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memória /meˈmoɾiɐ/ B2 |
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decisão /deziˈsɐ̃w/ B2 |
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filho /ˈfiʎu/ A2 |
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mar /maʁ/ A1 |
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trauma /tɾauˈma/ C1 |
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império /ĩˈpeɾjʊ/ C1 |
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estabilidade /estɐbiliˈdadʒi/ C1 |
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lucrar /luˈkɾaɾ/ C1 |
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toxicidade /tɔksʃiˈdadʒi/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu confesso que sozinho 'tou bem
➔ Present tense with 'tou (contraction of 'estou')
➔ The verb 'estou' is contracted to 'tou' in spoken Portuguese, which is common in informal contexts.
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Mas prefiro sempre que tu vens
➔ Subjunctive mood with 'que tu vens'
➔ The subjunctive mood is used after 'que' to express preference or desire, indicating uncertainty or subjectivity.
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Eu 'tou como sonhei, mulheres me cobiçam
➔ Pronoun 'me' as indirect object
➔ The pronoun 'me' is used as an indirect object, indicating that the action of the verb affects the speaker indirectly.
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Faço afters depois do show
➔ Use of 'afters' as a loanword
➔ The word 'afters' is an English loanword used in Portuguese to refer to after-parties, showing cultural and linguistic influence.
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Eu também sou frágil, habituei-me ao meu sigilo
➔ Reflexive verb 'habituei-me'
➔ The reflexive verb 'habituei-me' indicates that the action of getting used to something affects the subject directly.
Album: RESERVADO

Álcool & Prazer
Deejay Telio, Wet Bed Gang

Cacau
Deejay Telio, Slow J

Preferências
Deejay Telio, Wet Bed Gang

Só de Noite
Deejay Telio, Deedz B
Same Singer

MOXXXPIRII
Wet Bed Gang

Álcool & Prazer
Deejay Telio, Wet Bed Gang

Preferências
Deejay Telio, Wet Bed Gang

Maluco
Karetus, Wet Bed Gang
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