Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with José José's "Pruébame"! This iconic ballad offers a rich vocabulary for expressing deep emotions, from ardent pleas to declarations of longing. Its clear, emotive lyrics and José José's impeccable phrasing make it an excellent resource for understanding romantic Spanish, while the song's timeless melody and universal theme of yearning for a chance to love will captivate you as you learn.
Key Vocabulary
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pruébame pɾweˈβame A2 |
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desprecies desˈpɾeθjes B1 |
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compromiso kompɾoˈmiso A2 |
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oportunidad oɾtuniˈdad A2 |
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intereso inteˈɾeso A1 |
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gustas ˈgustas A1 |
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loco ˈloko A1 |
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acero aˈθeɾo A2 |
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castigando kastiˈɣando B1 |
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ofrezco oˈfɾeθko A2 |
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arreglo aˈrreɣlo A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eh, tú, La que pasa de largo cada vez
➔ Relative Pronoun (who)
➔ The phrase 'La que pasa de largo cada vez' uses the relative pronoun 'que' to refer to 'tú', meaning 'the one who always passes by'.
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¿Es que no tienes ojos para mí?
➔ Tag Question
➔ The phrase uses a tag question with '¿Es que...?' to seek confirmation or emphasis, meaning 'Don't you have eyes for me?'.
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Pruébame
➔ Imperative Mood
➔ The word 'Pruébame' is in the imperative mood, directly commanding the listener to 'Try me'.
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Sin compromiso cuando pueda ser
➔ Subjunctive Mood
➔ The phrase uses the subjunctive mood 'pueda ser' to express a possibility or condition, meaning 'Without commitment when it can be'.
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Tan solo una oportunidad
➔ Indefinite Adjective
➔ The phrase uses the indefinite adjective 'tan solo' to emphasize 'just one opportunity'.
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