Some Things Never Change – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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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.
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