Lyrics & Translation
Explore Spanish language and culture through Residente's deeply personal song, "René." This track offers a unique opportunity to connect with raw emotions and introspective lyrics while learning about the artist's life, struggles, and Puerto Rican heritage. Discover the power of music to convey vulnerability and resilience in a way that transcends language barriers.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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cabeza /kaˈβe.θa/ A1 |
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rodilla /roˈði.ʎa/ A1 |
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muslo /ˈmus.lo/ A2 |
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cadera /kaˈðe.ɾa/ A2 |
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pequeño /peˈke.ɲo/ A1 |
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beisbolista /bei̯.β̞oˈlis.ta/ B1 |
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pista /ˈpis.ta/ A2 |
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alcohol /al.koˈol/ A2 |
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borracho /boˈra.t͡ʃo/ B1 |
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problema /pɾoˈβle.ma/ A2 |
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estrés /esˈtɾes/ B1 |
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error /eˈroɾ/ A2 |
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triste /ˈtɾis.te/ A2 |
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vacío /baˈsi.o/ B1 |
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mentira /menˈti.ɾa/ A2 |
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piedra /ˈpje.ðɾa/ A1 |
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calle /ˈka.ʎe/ A1 |
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alegría /a.leˈɣɾi.a/ A2 |
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padre /ˈpa.ðɾe/ A1 |
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casa /ˈka.sa/ A1 |
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sueño /ˈswe.ɲo/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Desde pequeño quería ser beisbolista.
➔ Imperfect tense to express a past desire.
➔ The phrase "quería ser" indicates a desire that existed in the past.
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El estrés me tiene enfermo.
➔ Present tense to express a current state.
➔ The phrase "me tiene enfermo" indicates a current feeling of illness due to stress.
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Quiero llamar al 755-0822 a ver quién contesta.
➔ Present tense to express a desire to take action.
➔ The phrase "quiero llamar" indicates a current desire to make a phone call.
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A veces ya no quiero estar aquí.
➔ Present tense with adverbial phrase to express a feeling.
➔ The phrase "ya no quiero estar aquí" indicates a current feeling of wanting to leave.
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Quiero volver a cuando mis ventanas eran de sol.
➔ Present tense with a past reference to express nostalgia.
➔ The phrase "quiero volver a cuando" indicates a desire to return to a happier time.
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Me críe con Cristopher, mi pana.
➔ Preterite tense to express a completed action in the past.
➔ The phrase "me críe con" indicates a completed action of growing up with someone.
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Ya no queda casi nadie aquí.
➔ Present tense with negation to express a current situation.
➔ The phrase "no queda casi nadie" indicates a current feeling of emptiness.
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