Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Rauw Alejandro's 'Strawberry Kiwi' and explore the language of desire and addiction. This song offers a vibrant blend of Spanish lyrics and modern reggaeton rhythms, perfect for understanding the nuances of love and attraction in contemporary music.
Key Vocabulary
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culo /ˈkulo/ C1 |
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creciendo /kreˈθjen̪do/ B1 |
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besos /ˈbesos/ A2 |
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saben /ˈsaβen/ A2 |
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juguito /xuˈɣwito/ B2 |
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alteza /alˈteθa/ C1 |
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rica /ˈrika/ A2 |
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sorpresa /soɾˈpɾesa/ A2 |
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ansioso /anˈsjo.so/ B1 |
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loto /ˈloto/ B2 |
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remoto /reˈmoto/ B1 |
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adicción /adiκˈθjon/ B2 |
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doncella /doŋˈθeʎa/ C1 |
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quema /ˈkema/ B1 |
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helado /eˈlaðo/ A2 |
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baby doll /ˈbeɪbi dɒl/ B2 |
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béisbol /ˈbei̯sbo̞l/ A2 |
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grabando /ɡɾaˈβando/ B1 |
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muriendo /muˈrjendo/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Si ella fuera un control remoto, Me pasaría cambiando de canales
➔ Second Conditional (Hypothetical Situations)
➔ This structure, formed with the "imperfect subjunctive" in the `if` clause ("**fuera**") and the "conditional simple" in the main clause ("**me pasaría**"), is used to talk about hypothetical situations that are unlikely or impossible in the present or future.
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Voy a hacer lo que pida mi alteza
➔ Subjunctive after 'lo que' (expressing a wish/request)
➔ The subjunctive mood ("**pida**") is used in the dependent clause after 'lo que' when the main clause expresses a desire, request, or something uncertain or subjective about what is being asked for.
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Bajé y su juguito me tomé
➔ Pronominal Verb (Reflexive for emphasis/completion)
➔ The verb "tomar" (to take/drink) becomes pronominal "**tomarse**" when the reflexive pronoun "**me**" is added. This often implies that the action is done completely, for oneself, or with a certain intensity, adding emphasis to the consumption.
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Le quité su baby doll, le puse el baby oil
➔ Indirect Object Pronouns (and Placement)
➔ The pronoun "**le**" is an indirect object pronoun, meaning "to her/him/it". It indicates who benefits from or is affected by the action. In Spanish, these pronouns usually precede the conjugated verb.
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nadie como tú me lo hace
➔ Double Object Pronouns (Indirect + Direct)
➔ This phrase uses both an indirect object pronoun ("**me**" - to me) and a direct object pronoun ("**lo**" - it/that). The order is always indirect then direct, and they precede the conjugated verb. If both were `le/les`, the indirect pronoun would change to `se`.
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Sigue ahí que ya me estoy terminando
➔ Present Progressive with Pronominal Verb
➔ This combines the present progressive structure (`estar + gerundio`) with a pronominal verb ("**terminarse**"). The reflexive pronoun "**me**" can be placed before "estoy" or attached to the gerund ("terminando"). "Terminarse" here means to finish/reach an end, often implying exhaustion or depletion.
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Lo sabe agarrar bien
➔ Saber + Infinitive (Ability) and Direct Object Pronoun Placement
➔ "**Saber + infinitive**" is used to express knowledge of how to do something or an ability. The direct object pronoun "**Lo**" (it) is placed before the conjugated verb "sabe" even though it refers to the action of the infinitive "agarrar".
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Pa' darte todo el año
➔ Para + Infinitive (Purpose) with Attached Pronoun
➔ The preposition "**Pa'**" (a colloquial shortening of "Para") followed by an infinitive ("**darte**") expresses purpose or intention. The indirect object pronoun "**te**" (to you) is attached directly to the infinitive, a common practice in Spanish.
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