Lyrics & Translation
Discover the rhythm and romance of 'Robarte un Beso' by Carlos Vives and Sebastián Yatra, a song that revives the classic Vallenato style with a modern twist. This track offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Colombian culture and learn love-related vocabulary. Experience the joy of expressing hidden feelings through music!
Key Vocabulary
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beso /ˈbeso/ A1 |
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años /ˈaɲos/ A1 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ A1 |
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boca /ˈboka/ A1 |
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noche /ˈnot͡ʃe/ A1 |
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alma /ˈalma/ B1 |
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viejos /ˈbje.xos/ A2 |
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mariposas /maɾiˈposas/ B1 |
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canción /kanˈθjon/ A2 |
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juntos /ˈxuntos/ A1 |
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gusta /ˈɡusta/ A1 |
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reír /reˈiɾ/ A1 |
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palabras /paˈlabɾas/ A2 |
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ladron /laˈðɾon/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Son muchos años que pasaron sin decir "te quiero"
➔ Relative Clauses with Prepositions
➔ The phrase "que pasaron sin decir 'te quiero'" is a relative clause modifying "muchos años". "Que" refers back to "años", and the implied preposition is 'durante' (during) those years. It could be rephrased as "Son muchos años *durante los cuales* pasaron sin decir 'te quiero'".
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No puede ser que no he encontrado todavía las palabras
➔ Subjunctive Mood in Doubt/Disbelief
➔ The use of the subjunctive "he encontrado" after "No puede ser que" expresses doubt or disbelief. The indicative would be used if stating a fact one believes to be true. The phrase implies, 'It's unbelievable that I haven't found the words yet'.
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Déjame robarte un beso que me llegue hasta el alma
➔ Subjunctive in Relative Clauses Expressing Purpose/Desired Outcome
➔ The subjunctive "llegue" is used because the relative clause "que me llegue hasta el alma" expresses a desired outcome or purpose of the kiss. The speaker wants a kiss *so that* it reaches their soul.
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Como un vallenato de esos viejos que nos gustaban
➔ Imperfect Tense to Describe Past Habits/Preferences
➔ The imperfect tense "gustaban" is used to describe a past preference. It implies that they used to like those old vallenato songs.
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Para que bailemos juntos como nadie bailó
➔ Subjunctive after 'para que' expressing purpose, Comparison using Subjunctive after 'como si'
➔ "Para que bailemos juntos": Subjunctive is used after 'para que' to express purpose. 'So that we dance together'. "Como nadie bailó": The subjunctive 'bailó' is used in a comparison, similar to 'as if' (even though the comparison uses 'como' without 'si' in this case, the sense of unreality or hypothetical situation is present). This implies an unreal or idealised situation of dancing.
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Yo sé que a ti te gusta que yo te cante así
➔ Indirect Statement with Subjunctive (optional)
➔ The clause "que yo te cante así" is a noun clause acting as the object of "gusta". While the indicative "canto" is commonly used here, the subjunctive "cante" is grammatically acceptable and adds a subtle nuance of subjectivity or possibility. It's like saying, 'I know you like *the possibility* of me singing to you like this.'
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Que tú te pones seria, pero te hago reír
➔ Use of 'pero' to contrast two different actions/states of being
➔ The conjunction "pero" (but) connects two contrasting actions. You become serious, *but* I make you laugh. It emphasizes the change in her emotional state.
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