Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Latin music with J Alvarez's "Rico Suave." This catchy reggaeton track offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Spanish through its direct and engaging lyrics, providing insights into contemporary expressions of desire and romance. Its infectious rhythm and clear narrative make it special for language learners, as you can easily follow along and pick up new vocabulary and phrases related to flirting and intimate connections in a fun and memorable way.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sexo /ˈsek.so/ B1 |
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rico /ˈri.ko/ A2 |
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suave /ˈswa.βe/ A2 |
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abrazar /aβɾaˈθaɾ/ B1 |
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pedir /peˈdiɾ/ A2 |
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llamar /ʝaˈmaɾ/ A1 |
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hora /ˈoɾa/ A1 |
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teléfono /teˈle.fo.no/ A2 |
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sentir /senˈtiɾ/ A2 |
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solo /ˈso.lo/ A2 |
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ilógico /iˈlo.ɣi.ko/ B2 |
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noche /ˈno.tʃe/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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dulzura /dulˈsuɾa/ B1 |
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alcohol /al.koˈʝol/ B1 |
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pensar /penˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A2 |
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transformar /tɾans.forˈmaɾ/ B2 |
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desvestir /desβesˈtiɾ/ B2 |
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piel /pjel/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Llevo llamándote un par de horas
➔ Present Perfect Progressive
➔ The phrase uses 'llevo' (have been) + gerund to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Here, 'llevo llamándote' means 'I have been calling you'.
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Pero parece solo e ilógico
➔ Present Simple with 'parecer'
➔ The verb 'parecer' is used in the present simple to express an opinion or appearance. Here, 'parece' means 'it seems'.
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Me ignoras y bloqueas mi número
➔ Present Simple with Multiple Actions
➔ The present simple is used to describe habitual or repeated actions. Here, 'ignoras' and 'bloqueas' are both present simple verbs indicating repeated actions.
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Contigo quiero estar toda la noche haciendo sexo
➔ Present Simple with 'querer'
➔ The verb 'querer' is used in the present simple to express desire. Here, 'quiero' means 'I want'.
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Puede ser que pienses en algo mejor
➔ Subjunctive Mood with 'puede ser que'
➔ The subjunctive mood is used after 'puede ser que' to express possibility or uncertainty. Here, 'pienses' is in the subjunctive mood.
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Te voy a dar como nunca nadie te había dado
➔ Future Tense with 'ir a'
➔ The future tense is formed with 'ir a' + infinitive to express a future action. Here, 'voy a dar' means 'I am going to give'.
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Sin cautela, solo enfocado en tu piel morena
➔ Prepositional Phrase with 'sin'
➔ The prepositional phrase 'sin cautela' means 'without caution'. It is used to describe the lack of carefulness in the situation.
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