Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with a new culture, and Fernando Daniel's 'Tal Como Sou' is a perfect starting point for diving into Portuguese. The song's clear and emotive lyrics about love and acceptance make it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary. Its powerful message is universal, making the song not just a language lesson, but a truly moving experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mundo /ˈmũ.du/ A2 |
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deixo /ˈdeɪ.ʃu/ A2 |
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prometo /pɾoˈmɛ.tu/ B1 |
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guardar /guɾ.dɐɾ/ B1 |
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memórias /məˈmɔ.ɾi.ɐʃ/ B1 |
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segredos /sɨˈɣɾɛðuz/ B1 |
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sou /só/ A1 |
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peço /ˈpe.su/ A2 |
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voltar /vɔɫˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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aceita-me /a.sej.tɐ.mi/ B1 |
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queres /keˈɾɛz/ A2 |
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voltar /vɔɫˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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estou /ʃtow/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Aceita-me tal como sou
➔ Subjunctive mood expressing acceptance or condition
➔ Uses the verb "aceitar" in the subjunctive form "aja" or "aceita" to express a wish or condition.
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Mesmo que tu vás
➔ Subjunctive mood expressing concession or hypothetical condition
➔ Uses "vas" in the subjunctive mood to denote a hypothetical or concessive scenario.
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Juro aqui eu estou
➔ Present tense verb "jurar" meaning 'I swear' or 'I vow'
➔ Uses the present tense "juro" from "jurar" to assert a commitment or promise.
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Eu deixo o meu por ti
➔ Verb "deixar" in present tense meaning 'I leave' or 'I let'
➔ Uses "deixo" from "deixar" in present tense to express letting go or allowing.
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Vou dar sempre mais
➔ Futuro tense of "dar" meaning 'I will give'
➔ Uses "vou dar" to express a future action of giving or providing.
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Eu sei onde te posso encontrar
➔ Verb "poder" in present tense with an infinitive to express ability or possibility
➔ Uses "posso" (can) from "poder" plus infinitive "encontrar" to express ability to find someone.
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Prometo ficar
➔ Verb "prometer" in the present tense meaning 'I promise'
➔ Uses "prometo" from "prometer" in present tense to make a promise or commitment.
Same Singer

Espera
Fernando Daniel

Nada Mais
Fernando Daniel

Voltas
Fernando Daniel

Tal Como Sou
Fernando Daniel

Recomeçar
Fernando Daniel

Sem Ti
Fernando Daniel, Agir

Sem Ti
Fernando Daniel, Agir

Fim
Fernando Daniel, Carolina Deslandes

Encontrar
Fernando Daniel, Piruka

Fim
Fernando Daniel, Carolina Deslandes

Contigo
Fernando Daniel
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