Sua Cara – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and "Sua Cara" by Major Lazer, Anitta, and Pabllo Vittar is a perfect place to start with Brazilian Portuguese. The song is not just a global hit; it's a cultural phenomenon pulsating with the vibrant energy of moombahton and Brazilian funk. Through its catchy and repetitive lyrics, you can pick up expressions of confidence and empowerment. What makes this song special is its powerful message of taking control, wrapped in an infectious beat that will make you want to dance, making the learning process both fun and memorable.
Key Vocabulary
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preparar /pɾepaˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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dispara /dʒisˈpaɾa/ B2 |
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encarar /ẽkaˈɾaɾ/ B2 |
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calcar /kaɾˈkaɾ/ B2 |
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maldade /maldadi/ B2 |
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maldade /maldadi/ B2 |
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contar /kõˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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demorar /dʒemoˈɾaɾ/ B2 |
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pressão /pɾeˈsãw/ B2 |
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carreira /kɐˈɾeɾə/ B1 |
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opção /oˈpśɐ̃w̃/ A2 |
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mulher /muˈʎeʁ/ A1 |
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terrir /teˈɾiɾ/ C1 |
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jogar /ʒuˈɡaɾ/ A2 |
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rebolar /ʁe.buˈlaʁ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Você prepara, mas não dispara
➔ Present tense
➔ The verb "prepara" is in the present tense, indicating an action happening now.
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Se você não vem eu vou botar pressão
➔ Conditional clause
➔ The phrase "Se você não vem" introduces a condition that affects the main clause.
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Eu não sou mulher de aturar sermão
➔ Negative form
➔ The phrase "Eu não sou" uses the negative form to express what the speaker is not.
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Me encara, se prepara
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The verbs "encara" and "prepara" are in the imperative mood, giving commands.
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Tô cheia de opção
➔ Present continuous
➔ The phrase "Tô cheia" indicates a state of being in the present continuous tense.
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Eu vou jogar bem na sua cara
➔ Future tense
➔ The phrase "Eu vou jogar" uses the future tense to indicate an action that will happen.
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Hoje eu vou jogar bem na sua cara
➔ Adverb of time
➔ The word "Hoje" is an adverb of time indicating when the action will take place.
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