Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language is not just about words, but about understanding a culture's heart, and Bomba Estéreo's 'Soy Yo' is a perfect gateway to the spirit of modern Colombia. Through its infectious rhythm and empowering lyrics, you can learn simple yet profound Spanish phrases that celebrate self-confidence and individuality. This song is special because it's more than just a catchy tune; it’s a global anthem of self-acceptance that will inspire you to be unapologetically yourself, all while dancing your way to fluency.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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parar /paˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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caminé /kamiˈne/ A2 |
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subí /suˈβi/ A2 |
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corriente /koˈɾjɛnte/ B1 |
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perdí /peɾˈði/ A2 |
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fracasé /fɾaˈkasɛ/ B1 |
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encontré /enkonˈtɾe/ B2 |
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viví /biˈβi/ A2 |
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aprendí /aˈpɾen.di/ B1 |
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pega /ˈpe.ɣa/ B1 |
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fuerte /ˈfweɾte/ B2 |
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profundo /pɾoˈfundo/ B2 |
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bailando /baiˈlando/ B1 |
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escribiendo /eskɾiˈβjendo/ B2 |
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cantando /kanˈtando/ B1 |
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abiertas /aˈβjeɾtas/ B2 |
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puertas /ˈpwer.tas/ A2 |
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abriendo /aˈβjɾen.do/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Cuando te critiquen, tú sólo di
➔ Subjunctive mood used after 'cuando' (when) to express a future action.
➔ The phrase means 'When they criticize you, just say'. The use of the subjunctive 'critique' indicates uncertainty or a hypothetical situation.
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A nadie le importa lo que estoy haciendo
➔ Use of indirect object pronoun 'le' to indicate to whom something is important.
➔ This means 'No one cares about what I am doing'. The indirect object 'le' shows that the importance is directed towards 'nobody'.
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Sigo bailando y escribiendo mis letras
➔ Present continuous tense to indicate ongoing actions.
➔ This translates to 'I keep dancing and writing my lyrics'. The present continuous shows that these actions are happening right now.
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Soy así, soy así, soy así
➔ Repetition for emphasis, using the present indicative to express identity.
➔ This means 'I am like this, I am like this, I am like this'. The repetition emphasizes the speaker's identity.
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Que no te preocupes si no te aprueban
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood in a conditional clause.
➔ This translates to 'Don't worry if they don't approve you'. The subjunctive 'aprueban' indicates a hypothetical situation.
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Hago lo que quiero, muero en el intento
➔ Use of the present indicative to express personal desires and intentions.
➔ This means 'I do what I want, I die trying'. The present indicative shows the speaker's determination.
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