Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language is about connecting with its culture, and '¿Qué es Dios?' offers a unique window into the soul of Argentina. Through this passionate ode to a national hero, you can learn the rich, metaphorical language used to express immense admiration and understand the quasi-religious passion that football inspires. It's a special song that encapsulates how a sport and a player can become a symbol of hope and identity.
Key Vocabulary
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mano /ˈmano/ A1 |
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cielo /ˈsjelo/ A1 |
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milagro /miˈlaɣɾo/ B1 |
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paz /pas/ A2 |
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caricia /kaˈɾiθja/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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beso /ˈbeso/ A1 |
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guerra /ˈɡera/ B1 |
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talento /taˈlento/ B2 |
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viaje /ˈbja.xe/ A2 |
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mujer /muˈxeɾ/ A1 |
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salto /ˈsalto/ B1 |
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risa /ˈrisa/ A2 |
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gol /ɡol/ A1 |
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dios /dios/ A1 |
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táctica /ˈtaktika/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Bajó una mano del cielo
➔ Simple past tense (preterite) to indicate a completed action in the past.
➔ The phrase "Bajó" indicates that the action of coming down was completed in the past.
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La pelota siempre al Diez
➔ Use of the definite article 'la' to specify a particular noun.
➔ The phrase "La pelota" specifies which ball is being referred to, indicating its importance.
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Hizo posible el milagro
➔ Impersonal construction to express an action without a specific subject.
➔ The phrase "Hizo posible" indicates that the miracle was made possible without specifying who made it happen.
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Y Jesús dijo: 'me voy'
➔ Direct speech to quote someone's exact words.
➔ The phrase "Y Jesús dijo" introduces a quote, indicating that the following words are spoken by Jesus.
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El orgasmo fue un golazo
➔ Metaphor to compare two different concepts (orgasm and goal).
➔ The phrase "El orgasmo fue un golazo" uses a metaphor to express the intensity of the experience.
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Genera risa latente
➔ Present tense to describe a habitual action or state.
➔ The phrase "Genera risa" indicates that the subject regularly produces laughter.
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Muchas gracias, señor Dios
➔ Use of formal address to show respect.
➔ The phrase "Muchas gracias, señor Dios" shows gratitude and respect towards God.