Sem Ti – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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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.