Some Things Never Change – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a musical journey with "Some Things Never Change," a delightful ensemble piece from Disney's *Frozen 2*, beautifully performed by its Portuguese voice cast. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the Portuguese language through its engaging lyrics and the distinct voices of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf. You can learn conversational phrases, expressions of love and friendship, and even terms related to nature, all while enjoying the cheerful and slightly poignant narrative. The song's clear vocals and relatable themes make it special for language learners, providing a fun and memorable way to connect with Portuguese.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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velha /ˈvɛʎɐ/ A2 |
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sábia /ˈsaβjɐ/ B2 |
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preocupar /pɾe.o.kuˈpaɾ/ B1 |
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coisas /ˈkojzɐʃ/ A1 |
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importantes /ĩ.puɾˈtɐ̃.tɨʃ/ B1 |
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vento /ˈvẽ.tu/ A1 |
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frio /ˈfɾi.u/ A1 |
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ramos /ˈɾɐ.muʃ/ A2 |
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velhos /ˈvɛ.ʎuʃ/ A2 |
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nuvens /ˈnu.vẽʃ/ A1 |
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brisas /ˈbɾi.zɐʃ/ B1 |
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folha /ˈfo.ʎɐ/ A1 |
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certezas /sɨɾˈtezɐʃ/ B2 |
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mão /ˈmɐ̃w/ A1 |
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irmãos /iɾˈmɐ̃wʃ/ A1 |
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forte /ˈfɔɾ.tɨ/ A2 |
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seguro /sɨˈɣu.ɾu/ A2 |
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apaixonado /ɐ.pɐj.ʃuˈna.du/ B2 |
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futuro /fuˈtu.ɾu/ A2 |
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ouro /ˈo(w).ɾu/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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reino /ˈɾɐj.nu/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtẽ.pu/ A1 |
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passado /pɐˈsa.du/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nada é permanente?
➔ Use of the copula 'é' (is) with an adjective 'permanente' to form a question.
➔ The structure 'Nada é' (Nothing is) introduces a question about permanence.
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As coisas que não mudam
➔ Use of the relative pronoun 'que' (that/which) to specify 'coisas' (things) that 'não mudam' (do not change).
➔ The relative pronoun 'que' connects clauses, referring back to 'coisas' and specifying which things do not change.
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Mesmo sem saber o que aí vem
➔ Use of the conjunction 'sem' (without) + infinitive 'saber' (to know) to express lack of knowledge about future events.
➔ The structure 'sem saber' (without knowing) indicates a lack of awareness about what is to come.
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Vêm aí o futuro
➔ Use of the preposition 'aí' (there) with 'vêm' (they come) + noun 'o futuro' to indicate the future is approaching.
➔ The phrase 'Vêm aí' (coming there) means that the future is approaching or about to happen.
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Que zela pela comunidade
➔ Use of the verb 'zelar' (to care for, to guard) in the present tense third person singular with 'pela comunidade' to express caring for the community.
➔ The verb 'zelar' indicates actively caring for or safeguarding the community in a continuous present action.
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Coisas sempre iguais
➔ Use of the adverbial phrase 'sempre' (always) with the adjective 'iguais' (equal, same) to express constancy.
➔ The adverb 'sempre' emphasizes that 'coisas' (things) remain unchanged over time.
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As coisas que não mudam
➔ Use of the relative pronoun 'que' to specify 'coisas' (things) with the negative verb 'não mudam' (do not change).
➔ The relative pronoun 'que' links the clause describing 'coisas' that do not change.
Album: Frozen II - O Reino do Gelo

Perdido no Bosque
Filipe Gonçalves

Some Things Never Change
Bárbara Lourenço, Cátia Moreira, Maria Camões, Ana Encarnação, Bruno Ferreira, Henrique Feist, Diogo Morgado, Filipe Gonçalves, Raquel Ferreira
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