Lyrics & Translation
Delve into the melancholic world of Manolo Tena's "Qué Te Pasa," a poignant Spanish song that captures the feeling of confusion and disorientation after a loss. Through repetitive questioning and vivid imagery of brokenness, this song offers a unique opportunity to explore Spanish language and emotions, making it a memorable piece for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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moto /ˈmoʊtoʊ/ A1 |
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coche /ˈkoʊʧɛ/ A1 |
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pez /pɛz/ A1 |
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perro /ˈpɛroʊ/ A1 |
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radio /ˈreɪdioʊ/ A1 |
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loro /ˈlɔroʊ/ A2 |
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mono /ˈmoʊnoʊ/ A2 |
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triste /ˈtriste/ A2 |
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casa /ˈkasa/ A1 |
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amigo /aˈmiɡo/ A1 |
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guitarra /ɡiˈtarra/ A2 |
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tristeza /trisˈteθa/ B1 |
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locura /loˈkura/ B2 |
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disfraz /disˈfɾaz/ B2 |
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contestar /konˈtestar/ B1 |
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falta /ˈfaltə/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tengo una moto estropeada
➔ Use of "tener" + adjective describing the object's state (past participle as adjective).
➔ The verb "Tengo" (I have) is followed by a noun ("moto") and an adjective derived from a past participle ("estropeada" - broken down). "estropeada" describes the state of the motorcycle.
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Y tengo un coche que no anda
➔ Use of "que" introducing a relative clause specifying the noun.
➔ The word "que" introduces a relative clause "que no anda" which specifies which car the speaker is talking about. In English, it is equivalent to 'that doesn't run'.
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Todos me dicen: "qué te pasa?"
➔ Indirect question structure and reflexive pronoun "te".
➔ "Qué te pasa?" is literally "What happens to you?" The reflexive pronoun "te" indicates that the action is happening *to* the person being addressed. This is the direct question. "Todos me dicen: '¿qué te pasa?'" shows the direct question being quoted.
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Desde que tú te fuiste de casa
➔ Use of "desde que" meaning "since" introducing a time clause.
➔ "Desde que" establishes a point in the past from which the situation began. "tú te fuiste" also shows use of the reflexive pronoun in conjunction with *ir* meaning to leave (as in leave *oneself* from a place).
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Tengo el blues de la mañana
➔ Use of "de" to indicate possession or association.
➔ "de la mañana" means "of the morning" or more idiomatically, "morning's." It describes the blues that the speaker is experiencing, linking it to the morning.
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Y una guitarra que no puedo afinar
➔ Modal verb "poder" + infinitive to express ability (or lack of it).
➔ "No puedo afinar" means "I cannot tune." The verb *poder* is conjugated in the first person singular, and it's followed by the infinitive *afinar* to express the inability to perform the action.
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Y una tristeza enamorada
➔ Past participle used as adjective, indicating a state.
➔ "Enamorada" is the past participle of "enamorar" (to make someone fall in love). Here, it functions as an adjective modifying "tristeza" (sadness), meaning a sadness that is "in love" or perhaps "infatuated".
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Porque hoy tampoco volviste a casa
➔ Use of "tampoco" meaning "neither/either".
➔ "Tampoco volviste" meaning "You didn't come back either." It implies that the person didn't return home on previous days as well.
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