Reina de Cumbias – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Celso Piña

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythms of 'Reina de Cumbias' by Celso Piña, a masterclass in Cumbia that showcases the expressive power of the accordion. Through this song, you can feel the vibrant cultural heart of Mexico and appreciate how Celso Piña revolutionized a beloved genre, making it accessible and exciting for new generations.

[English]

Queen of Cumbia, queen of Cumbia

Cumbia from my region

Queen of Cumbia, queen of Cumbia

Cumbia from my region

...

Queen of Cumbia, queen of Cumbia

Cumbia from my region

Queen of Cumbia, queen of Cumbia

Cumbia from my region

...

Queen of Cumbia, queen of Cumbia

Cumbia from my region

Queen of Cumbia, queen of Cumbia

Cumbia from my region

...

Queen of Cumbia, queen of Cumbia

Cumbia from my region

Queen of Cumbia, queen of Cumbia

Cumbia from my region

...

[Spanish]

Cumbia reina de cumbia

Cumbia de mi región

Cumbia reina de cumbia

Cumbia de mi región

Cumbia reina de cumbia

Cumbia de mi región

Cumbia reina de cumbia

Cumbia de mi región

Cumbia reina de cumbia

Cumbia de mi región

Cumbia reina de cumbia

Cumbia de mi región

Cumbia reina de cumbia

Cumbia de mi región

Cumbia reina de cumbia

Cumbia de mi región

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
reina /ˈreina/ A2	noun - queen
cumbia /ˈkumbja/ A2	noun - a style of Colombian dance music
región /reˈxjon/ A2	noun - region, area
de /de/ A1	preposition - of, from

Key Grammar Structures

• Cumbia reina de cumbia

  ➔ Definite article + noun + 'de' + noun (possessive/genitive structure)

  ➔ The phrase shows a relationship of description or belonging, similar to 'The queen of cumbia'.

• Cumbia de mi región

  ➔ Preposition + possessive determiner + noun + 'de' + noun

  ➔ Shows possession or relation, similar to 'My region's cumbia'.

• Reina de Cumbias

  ➔ Noun + 'de' + noun (possessive form without definite article)

  ➔ Expresses 'queen of' followed by a noun, indicating a title or status.

• Cumbia reina de cumbia

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis or rhythmic purpose

  ➔ Used to create rhythm and emphasis, common in song lyrics.

• Cumbia de mi región

  ➔ Preposition + possessive adjective + noun + 'de' + noun

  ➔ Expresses belonging or association with a place or group.

• Reina de Cumbias

  ➔ Noun + 'de' + Noun (possessive or descriptive structure)

  ➔ Construct indicating a title or attribute, similar to 'Queen of Cumbias'.