Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the timeless Italian classic "Se Telefonando" by Mina. This song offers a unique opportunity to connect with the nuances of Italian expression, exploring themes of love, loss, and unspoken emotions. Through its evocative lyrics and sophisticated melody, you can gain insight into Italian sentiment and storytelling.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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stupore /stuˈpore/ B2 |
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notte /ˈnɔt.te/ A1 |
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mare /ˈma.re/ A1 |
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mani /ˈma.ni/ A1 |
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amore /aˈmo.re/ A2 |
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telefonando /telefoˈnando/ B1 |
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dirti /ˈdir.ti/ B1 |
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certa /ˈtʃer.ta/ B2 |
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soffri /ˈso.fri/ B1 |
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guardandoti /ɡwarˈdan.do.ti/ B2 |
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spiegarti /spjeˈɡar.ti/ B2 |
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finito /fiˈni.to/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se telefonando io potessi dirti addio
➔ Subjunctive mood used with 'potessi' (from 'potere') to express a hypothetical situation.
➔ 'Potessi' is the imperfect subjunctive form of 'potere', used here to express a hypothetical or imagined scenario.
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Se guardando negli occhi sapessi dirti basta
➔ Use of 'sapessi' (from 'sapere') in the imperfect subjunctive indicating a hypothetical knowledge.
➔ 'Sapessi' is the imperfect subjunctive form of 'sapere', used here to express a hypothetical ability or knowledge.
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Ma non so spiegarti
➔ Use of 'so' (from 'sapere') in present tense to indicate knowledge or ability.
➔ 'So' is the first person singular present tense form of 'sapere', used here to express the speaker's knowledge or capacity.
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Se telefonando io potessi dirti addio
➔ Use of 'potessi' (from 'potere') in the imperfect subjunctive to express a hypothetical condition.
➔ 'Potessi' expresses a hypothetical ability in the imperfect subjunctive, often used in conditional sentences.
Album: Studio Uno 66
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