Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the profound emotions of Brazilian *sertanejo* with Simone Mendes's "Saudade Proibida." This song beautifully articulates the unique Portuguese concept of "saudade," a deep, melancholic longing for something or someone absent, but intensified here by being "forbidden." Learning through this song offers a window into rich lyrical storytelling and a foundational emotional concept in Portuguese, making it special for its raw honesty and cultural depth.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Você não vai me esquecer
➔ Future tense with 'vai'
➔ The verb 'vai' (will go) is used to express a future action, indicating certainty or prediction.
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Tira meu perfume das perfumarias
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The verb 'Tira' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command or instruction.
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Proíba a cidade de usar camisa preta
➔ Subjunctive mood with 'Proíba'
➔ The verb 'Proíba' is in the subjunctive mood, used to express a wish, suggestion, or hypothetical situation.
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Eu sou o dedo na ferida
➔ Present tense with 'sou'
➔ The verb 'sou' (am) is in the present tense, used to describe a current state or condition.
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O calafrio que seu corpo ama
➔ Relative pronoun 'que'
➔ The relative pronoun 'que' is used to introduce a relative clause that describes 'o calafrio'.
Same Singer

SAUDADE PROIBIDA
Simone Mendes

P do Pecado
Grupo Menos É Mais, Simone Mendes

DOIS TRISTES
Simone Mendes

Manda um Oi
Guilherme e Benuto, Simone Mendes

ERRO GOSTOSO
Simone Mendes
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