Lyrics & Translation
Explore the rich emotional landscape of Portuguese through Murta's "Saudade." This song offers a beautiful entry point into understanding the concept of "saudade," a word that speaks to a deep, nostalgic longing. By immersing yourself in its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody, you can connect with this unique cultural expression and appreciate the nuances of human connection across distance.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quando abro a minha mente e te digo tudo o que sinto
➔ Use of the present tense to express habitual actions or states.
➔ The sentence uses the *present tense* 'abro' (I open) and 'digo' (I say) to describe ongoing feelings and habits.
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Uma pura ligação que nos faz viver depois
➔ Use of relative clause to specify a particular connection.
➔ The phrase 'que nos faz viver' is a *relative clause* that describes how the connection affects us.
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Resultado da magia desse teu amor que é só meu
➔ Use of noun phrase as a subject with 'da' indicating possession.
➔ The phrase 'Resultado da magia' is a *noun phrase* where 'da' indicates possession of the magic by the love.
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Não vou tentar esquecer-me de nós
➔ Use of the *future tense* 'vou tentar' to express intention or plan.
➔ The phrase 'não vou tentar' employs the *future tense* to indicate a will or intention to attempt something.
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Leva me pra longe para o pé de ti
➔ Imperative form 'Leva' used to give a command or request.
➔ The verb 'Leva' is in the *imperative mood* to directly command or request to be taken somewhere.
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Saudade, saudade
➔ Repetition for emphasis, functioning as a noun to express a feeling.
➔ Repetition of 'Saudade' emphasizes the depth of the feeling, which is a noun meaning a nostalgic longing.
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