Lyrics & Translation
Learning Spanish with music is a fantastic way to connect with the culture and emotions behind the words. "Quiero Pero No" by Amaia and Rojuu offers a great opportunity to explore the nuances of expressing conflicting desires and heartache in Spanish. The song's clear and repetitive chorus, "Quiero verte, pero no puedo," is perfect for beginners to grasp key verbs and their negation. What makes this song special is its raw and honest portrayal of a universal feeling, making the language learning process both relatable and emotionally engaging.
Key Vocabulary
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ordenar /oɾdeˈnaɾ/ A2 |
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esconder /eskonˈdeɾ/ B1 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ A2 |
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emoción /emoˈθjon/ B1 |
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secreto /seˈkɾe.to/ A2 |
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pasar /paˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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ver /beɾ/ A1 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A2 |
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pasar /paˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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detener /detɣeˈneɾ/ B2 |
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lugar /luˈɣaɾ/ A1 |
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pensar /penˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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dejar /deˈxaɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Voy a esconder mi corazón
➔ Future tense (ir a + infinitive)
➔ The phrase "Voy a" indicates an intention to perform the action of hiding.
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No me interesa tu opinión
➔ Present tense (simple present)
➔ The phrase "No me interesa" expresses a lack of interest in someone's opinion.
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Voy a ir al psiquiatra
➔ Future tense (ir a + infinitive)
➔ The phrase "Voy a ir" indicates a plan to visit the psychiatrist.
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Quiero verte pero no puedo
➔ Present tense (simple present) and modal verb (poder)
➔ The phrase expresses a desire to see someone but acknowledges an inability to do so.
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Lo he intentado todo
➔ Present perfect tense (he + past participle)
➔ The phrase indicates that the speaker has made every possible effort up to the present.
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Voy a enterrar toda emoción
➔ Future tense (ir a + infinitive)
➔ The phrase indicates a plan to bury all emotions, suggesting a desire to suppress feelings.
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Qué mierda que no te pueda olvidar
➔ Subjunctive mood (no te pueda olvidar)
➔ The phrase expresses frustration about the inability to forget someone, using the subjunctive mood.
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