Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw emotion and introspective lyrics of División Minúscula's "Sismo." This powerful alternative rock track, rich with metaphors, offers a unique window into Spanish through its exploration of disconnection, apathy, and the search for authenticity. Learning Spanish with this song will not only enhance your vocabulary but also immerse you in the cultural nuances of Mexican rock music, making language acquisition a truly engaging experience.
Key Vocabulary
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sismo /ˈsizmo/ B2 |
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guerra /ˈɡera/ A2 |
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tiempo /ˈtjempo/ A2 |
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silencio /siˈlenθjo/ B1 |
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escuchar /eskuˈtʃar/ A2 |
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sorprender /sorprenˈder/ B1 |
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aprender /aprenˈder/ A2 |
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olvidar /olβiˈðar/ B1 |
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fiesta /ˈfjesta/ A2 |
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arte /ˈarte/ B1 |
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muerte /ˈmwerte/ B1 |
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aire /ˈaiɾe/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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mundo /ˈmundo/ A2 |
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envidia /enˈbiðja/ B2 |
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excusa /ekˈkusa/ B1 |
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rendir /renˈdiɾ/ B2 |
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infectado /infekˈtado/ B2 |
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malgastar /malɡasˈtaɾ/ B2 |
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aprendizaje /aprenðiˈsaχe/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Si esto no es un sismo
➔ First conditional ('si' + present indicative + present indicative).
➔ The word 'si' introduces a real condition, expressing doubt but within current reality.
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¿Acaso hay guerra allá afuera?
➔ Inversion in interrogative sentences (verb before subject).
➔ The verb 'hay' comes before the implied subject, creating a yes-no question tone.
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He malgastado mi tiempo, aliento y silencio
➔ Present perfect tense (haber + past participle).
➔ 'He malgastado' shows an action completed with relevance to the present.
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Nada que ver
➔ Fixed idiomatic expression (elliptical structure).
➔ Literally means 'nothing to see' but used to say 'has nothing to do with it'.
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Ojalá fuera tan bueno
➔ Use of imperfect subjunctive after 'ojalá' for unreal wishes.
➔ 'Fuera' is the imperfect subjunctive of 'ser', showing a wish contrary to reality.
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Si te preguntas qué hago
➔ Embedded question with 'qué' as interrogative pronoun.
➔ 'Qué hago' functions as a noun clause, object of 'preguntas'.
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Y aunque siempre estoy al mando
➔ Use of 'aunque' introducing a concessive clause.
➔ The phrase means 'even though I am always in control', showing concession.
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Para eso es mi fiesta
➔ Use of 'para' to indicate purpose.
➔ 'Para eso' literally means 'for that', showing the reason or goal of an action.
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Buscas el cliché en el arte
➔ Simple present tense expressing habitual action.
➔ 'Buscas' (you look for) describes a general, ongoing behavior, not limited to one moment.
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No sé si fue amor
➔ Imperfect vs. preterite aspect contrast; use of preterite for a completed feeling.
➔ 'Fue' is the preterite of 'ser', implying the love existed and is now over.
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