Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a journey into its heart, and Beéle's "Si Te Pillara" offers a passionate entry point into Spanish. The song's raw emotion and relatable story of suspicion and potential heartbreak allow learners to connect with the language on a deeper level. The repetition of key phrases and the clear, emotional delivery make it a special and effective tool for understanding not just words, but the feelings they convey in Latin music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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pillara /piˈʎaɾa/ B2 |
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ojos /ˈoxos/ A2 |
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siento /ˈsjento/ A2 |
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fallarás /faˈʎaɾas/ B1 |
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ver /ˈbeɾ/ A1 |
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creer /kɾeˈeɾ/ A2 |
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distante /disˈtante/ B1 |
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arrogante /aɾoˈɡante/ B2 |
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labios /ˈlabjos/ A2 |
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mientes /ˈmjentes/ A2 |
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destrozado /desˈtɾosaðo/ B2 |
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esperanzas /espeˈɾansas/ B1 |
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nostalgia /nosˈtaʎxa/ B2 |
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decisión /de.siˈθjon/ B1 |
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azara /aˈθaɾa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Porque las paredes no solo tienen oídos, ¿oíste?
➔ Use of 'no solo... sino también' structure and the informal imperative 'oíste?'
➔ The phrase 'no solo... sino también' (not only... but also) adds emphasis. '¿Oíste?' is a colloquial way of saying 'Did you hear me?'
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Te siento distante, un poco arrogante
➔ Use of the verb 'sentir' (to feel) with an adjective to describe a perceived state.
➔ The sentence expresses a subjective feeling about the other person's behavior. 'Distante' and 'arrogante' describe how the speaker perceives them.
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Si te pillo con él, gyal, si te pillara
➔ Use of the conditional 'pillo/pillara' expressing a hypothetical situation and its consequence. Repetition for emphasis.
➔ This is a threat or a strong expression of jealousy. 'Si te pillo' means 'If I catch you'. The repetition of 'si te pillara' intensifies the feeling.
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Que alguien más te toque, eso me azara
➔ Use of 'que' introducing a subordinate clause expressing a condition. 'Azara' as a colloquial verb meaning 'bothers' or 'annoys'.
➔ This line expresses the speaker's possessiveness and jealousy. 'If anyone else touches you, it bothers me.'
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Perdí la' esperanzas porque siento que me haces a un lado
➔ Contraction 'la' for 'las' (common in colloquial speech). Use of 'sentir que' + subjunctive to express a feeling about a perceived action.
➔ The speaker has lost hope because they feel the other person is pushing them away. The subjunctive 'haces' indicates uncertainty or a perceived reality.
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