Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the heartfelt world of Portuguese music with "Sem Ti," an emotional ballad by Fernando Daniel and Agir. This song offers a beautiful opportunity to connect with the Portuguese language through its poignant lyrics about longing and human connection. Its clear articulation and deeply emotional narrative make it a compelling piece for language learners to grasp authentic expressions of feeling, while appreciating the rich musicality of two prominent Portuguese artists.
Key Vocabulary
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ponteiros /põˈtejɾuʃ/ B1 |
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horas /ˈoɾɐs/ A1 |
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saber /saˈbeʁ/ A2 |
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contar /kõˈtaʁ/ A2 |
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memórias /meˈmɔɾiɐs/ B1 |
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dias /ˈdɪɐs/ A1 |
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parte /ˈpaʁtɨ/ A2 |
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fazer /faˈzeʁ/ A2 |
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sincero /sĩˈseʁu/ B2 |
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partir /paʁˈtiʁ/ B1 |
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contas /ˈkõtɐs/ B1 |
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calma /ˈkaɫmɐ/ A2 |
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entender /ẽtẽˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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quero /ˈkɛɾu/ A1 |
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mais /maɪs/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu não quero nem mais um dia sem ti
➔ Use of the double negative with 'não' and 'nem mais' to emphasize refusal or exclusion.
➔ 'não' and 'nem mais' together strengthen the negative meaning, indicating 'not even more' or 'not at all.'
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Quando tu falas pedes-me calma
➔ Use of the present tense indicative after 'quando' (when) to describe habitual or future actions.
➔ 'Quando' is a conjunction meaning 'when,' used with the present tense to express habitual or conditional actions.
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Eu espero que tu me consigas ouvir
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood in 'que tu me consigas ouvir' to express desire or hope.
➔ The verb 'consigas' is in the present subjunctive mood, used after expressions of desire or hope in dependent clauses.
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Por mais que passem anos
➔ Use of the present subjunctive 'passarem' after 'por mais que' to express concession.
➔ The verb 'passarem' is in the subjunctive mood, used after 'por mais que' to indicate concession regardless of time.
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Eu não quero nem mais um dia sem ti
➔ Use of the present indicative in 'quero' to express a current desire or preference.
➔ 'Quero' is in the present indicative, showing a current desire for not having even one more day without them.
Same Singer
Espera
Fernando Daniel
Nada Mais
Fernando Daniel
Voltas
Fernando Daniel
Tal Como Sou
Fernando Daniel
Recomeçar
Fernando Daniel
Sem Ti
Fernando Daniel, Agir
Sem Ti
Fernando Daniel, Agir
Fim
Fernando Daniel, Carolina Deslandes
Encontrar
Fernando Daniel, Piruka
Fim
Fernando Daniel, Carolina Deslandes
Contigo
Fernando Daniel
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