Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the heartfelt Brazilian hit "Quero Te Encontrar" by Claudinho & Buchecha. This song offers a beautiful glimpse into the Portuguese language, showcasing expressions of deep love and longing. Learning through this track allows you to connect with the vibrant culture of Brazil and understand the emotional nuances of its popular music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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passar /paˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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passar /paˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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você /voˈse/ A1 |
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fim /fim/ A2 |
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quero /ˈkɛ.ɾu/ A1 |
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encontrar /ẽkõ̃ˈtɾaɾ/ B1 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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tudo /ˈtu.du/ A1 |
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terra /ˈtɛʁɐ/ A2 |
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céu /seʊ/ A2 |
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mar /maɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quando você vem / Pra passar o fim de semana
➔ Subjunctive mood in adverbial clauses of time.
➔ The phrase "Quando você vem..." uses the present subjunctive ("vem"), expressing a possibility or uncertainty about when she will come. "Para passar" is an infinitive phrase expressing purpose. Note that while *vem* is formally subjunctive, in modern spoken Brazilian Portuguese, it often substitutes for the indicative.
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Eu finjo estar tudo bem
➔ Infinitive after a verb of perception (fingir).
➔ "Estar" is in the infinitive form because it follows the verb "finjo" (to pretend), which is a verb of perception/state.
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É que você ignora tudo que eu faço
➔ Relative pronoun "que" and subjunctive mood.
➔ "Que" is a relative pronoun introducing a clause modifying "tudo." The verb "faço" (I do) is in the present indicative. It could be subjunctive (faca) if the speaker were not sure if he does it, but here it states a fact.
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Depois vai embora / Desatando os nossos laços
➔ Gerund indicating simultaneous action or manner.
➔ "Desatando" is the gerund form of "desatar" (to untie). Here, it describes how she goes away: by untying their bonds. It indicates an action happening at the same time as the main verb ("vai embora").
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É muita ousadia ter que percorrer / O país inteiro pra achar você
➔ Use of the infinitive (ter que percorrer) expressing obligation and purpose (pra achar).
➔ "Ter que percorrer" means "to have to travel/cross", expressing an obligation. "Pra achar" is a colloquial contraction of "para achar" (in order to find), indicating purpose. It's a common informal way to express purpose.
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