Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Latin urban music with Danny Ocean's "Swing"! This song is a fantastic way to learn colloquial Spanish phrases, particularly those used in flirting and expressing affection, like "lánzame un swing" and "acércate un chin, chin." Its catchy rhythms and relatable theme of navigating new feelings make it not only enjoyable to listen to but also an engaging tool for understanding everyday conversational Spanish and the nuances of a lighthearted romantic narrative.
Key Vocabulary
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verte /beɾte/ A2 |
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olerte /oˈlɛɾte/ B1 |
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pasar /paˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A2 |
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detenerte /deteˈneɾte/ B1 |
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complicado /komplikaˈðo/ B1 |
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rey /rei/ B2 |
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caer /kaˈeɾ/ B1 |
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escuchar /eskʧuˈtʃaɾ/ A2 |
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voz /βoθ/ A2 |
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queda /ˈkeða/ B2 |
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bailar /baiˈlaɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Verte, olerte y pasar a tu lado y querer detenerte
➔ Use of the infinitive form after verbs to express purpose or sequence
➔ The verbs 'ver', 'oler' (smell), 'pasar' (pass) and 'querer' (want) are followed by an infinitive.
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Que te quiero decir algo yo
➔ Use of the indirect object pronoun 'te' and the verb 'querer' in present tense to express desire or intention
➔ The phrase 'que te quiero decir' translates to 'that I want to tell you', using the present tense of 'querer' to indicate desire.
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Lánzame un swing, swing
➔ Use of imperative form with indirect object pronoun 'me' (implied by 'lánzame') to give a command or invitation
➔ The verb 'lánzame' is an imperative form of 'lanzar', meaning 'throw me' or 'give me', with 'me' as the indirect object pronoun.
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Que cada paso que tú echas no
➔ Use of the relative clause 'que tú echas' to specify 'cada paso' and the negative form 'no' to negate actions
➔ The phrase includes a relative clause 'que tú echas' describing 'cada paso' (each step) and a negative particle 'no' implying the negation of an action.
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Me arrugo, derrito por ti lentamente
➔ Use of reflexive verb 'me arrugo' and intransitive verb 'derrito' with preposition 'por' to express emotional reactions and feelings
➔ The verb 'me arrugo' is reflexive, meaning 'I curl up', and 'derrito' means 'melt' or 'dissolve', with 'por ti' indicating the reason.
Album: Single
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