Sem Querer – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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fazer /faˈzeʁ/ A2 |
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história /isˈtɔ.ɾi.ɐ/ B1 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A2 |
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corpo /ˈkɔɾpu/ A2 |
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qualquer /k̃alˈkeɾ/ B1 |
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pretender /pɾɨtẽˈdeʁ/ B2 |
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desejo /dɨˈzɛ.ʒu/ B1 |
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beijo /ˈbɛʒu/ A2 |
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imprevistos /ĩpɾeviˈʃtus/ B2 |
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verdade /veʁˈdað(ə)/ B1 |
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sentir /sɨ̃ˈtiʁ/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2 |
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vontade /võˈtadɨ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mas diz-me o que é que hei de fazer
➔ Indirect questions
➔ The phrase "o que é que hei de fazer" is an indirect question asking what to do.
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Infelizmente eu volto sempre ao ponto zero
➔ Adverb placement
➔ The adverb "Infelizmente" (unfortunately) is placed at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize the negative aspect.
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Amor de lume vago com amor de vagalume
➔ Metaphor
➔ The phrase uses metaphor to compare two types of love, enhancing the emotional depth of the lyrics.
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Se vivermos do que queremos, somos imortais
➔ Conditional sentences
➔ The sentence expresses a condition using 'Se' (if), indicating a hypothetical situation.
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Eu não peço mais
➔ Negation
➔ The phrase uses negation with 'não' (not) to express a refusal or lack of desire.
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Só espero que a vontade impressione
➔ Subjunctive mood
➔ The use of 'que' introduces a clause in the subjunctive mood, expressing hope or desire.
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Pois quero-a levar a cabo
➔ Infinitive constructions
➔ The phrase uses the infinitive 'levar' (to take) to express intention or purpose.