Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the infectious rhythms of Brazilian funk with "RABETÃO DE TERREMOTO"! This high-energy track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore colloquial Portuguese expressions and understand the vibrant, uninhibited culture of Brazilian street parties and dances. Its direct and playful lyrics make it special for anyone wanting to experience a raw, authentic slice of contemporary Brazilian youth culture through music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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rabetão /ʁabeˈtɐ̃w/ C1 |
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terremoto /teʁeˈmotu/ A2 |
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surrando /suˈʁɐ̃du/ B1 |
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palco /ˈpawku/ A2 |
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treme /ˈtɾemi/ A1 |
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surtação /suʁtaˈsɐ̃w/ C1 |
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xerecação /ʃeɾekaˈsɐ̃w/ C2 |
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piranha /piˈɾɐ̃ɲa/ B1 |
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tacar /taˈkaʁ/ B2 |
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machucando /maʃuˈkɐ̃du/ B1 |
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enterrar /ẽteˈʁaʁ/ A2 |
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coveiro /koˈvejru/ B1 |
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enjoar /ẽʒoˈaʁ/ B2 |
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brincando /bɾĩˈkɐ̃du/ A2 |
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botando /boˈtɐ̃du/ A2 |
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maloqueiro /maluˈkejru/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mas esse é DJ CZ, tá lançando a nova moda
➔ Present Continuous Tense
➔ The phrase 'tá lançando' (is launching) uses the present continuous tense to indicate an action happening now.
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Que tal tu brotar lá na minha base de manhã?
➔ Subjunctive Mood
➔ The phrase 'Que tal tu brotar' (How about you show up) uses the subjunctive mood to express a suggestion or proposal.
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Cê tá aparecendo que é apenas brincadeira
➔ Present Continuous Tense with 'que' for reason
➔ 'Tá aparecendo que' (You're appearing that) uses the present continuous tense with 'que' to introduce a reason or explanation.
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Passar vontade para quê? Ficar à vontade que eu boto
➔ Interrogative Pronoun and Imperative Mood
➔ 'Para quê' (for what) is an interrogative pronoun, and 'ficar à vontade que eu boto' (be at ease, I'll put it) uses the imperative mood.
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Tá surrando o palco o rabetão de terremoto
➔ Gerund as Subject Complement
➔ 'Surrando' (whipping) is a gerund acting as a subject complement, describing the action of 'rabetão de terremoto'.
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Não me chama de amor senão eu me apaixono
➔ Conditional Clause with 'senão'
➔ The phrase 'senão eu me apaixono' (otherwise I'll fall in love) is a conditional clause using 'senão' to express a consequence.
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