Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heartfelt beauty of Portuguese fado with Mariza's 'Quem Me Dera'. This song beautifully illustrates themes of longing and perseverance in love, offering listeners a rich linguistic experience by exploring the nuances of Portuguese expressions and cultural symbols.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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coração /koɾɐˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A2 |
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lágrimas /ˈlaɡɾimɐs/ B1 |
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flor /floʁ/ A1 |
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alma /ˈaw.mɐ/ B1 |
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milagre /miˈlaɡɾi/ B2 |
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sorte /ˈsoʁ.tʃi/ B2 |
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tempestade /tẽpeʃˈta.dʒi/ B2 |
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cidade /siˈda.dʒi/ A2 |
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puro /ˈpu.ɾu/ B1 |
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grande /ˈɡɾɐ̃.dʒi/ A2 |
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resistente /ʁe.ziˈstẽ.tʃi/ B2 |
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seguir /seˈɡiʁ/ B1 |
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abraçar /a.bɾaˈsaʁ/ B1 |
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viver /viˈveʁ/ A2 |
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quimera /kiˈme.ɾɐ/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Para inverter o teu coração p'ra mim?
➔ Use of the infinitive 'inverter' to express purpose or goal.
➔ The verb 'inverter' is in the infinitive form, indicating the purpose of changing the world to 'invert your heart for me'.
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Que mais tem de acontecer no mundo
➔ Use of 'de' + infinitive 'acontecer' to express obligation or something that needs to happen.
➔ The phrase 'de acontecer' uses the preposition 'de' + infinitive, indicating something that must happen or occur in the world.
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Que flor tem que nascer p'ra ganhar o teu amor?
➔ Use of 'tem que' + infinitive 'nascer' to express obligation or necessity.
➔ The phrase 'tem que' + infinitive 'nascer' indicates that a flower must be born for the love to be gained.
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Faça chuva ou faça sol
➔ Use of 'faça' in the subjunctive mood to express condition or concession.
➔ The phrase 'Faça chuva ou faça sol' uses the subjunctive 'faça' to mean 'rain or shine,' indicating regardless of conditions.
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Herdar a sorte e ganhar teu coração
➔ Use of 'herdar' and 'ganhar' as infinitives to express aspirations or desires.
➔ The verbs 'herdar' (inherit) and 'ganhar' (win) are in the infinitive form, expressing hopes or ambitions to inherit luck and win the beloved's heart.
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