Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of salsa with Willie Colón's "Talento De Televisión"! This iconic track is not just a danceable rhythm; it's a clever social commentary on fame and superficiality in the media, making it an engaging way to explore Spanish vocabulary related to entertainment, critique, and societal values. Its catchy chorus and insightful lyrics offer a unique window into Latin American culture and language, perfect for learners seeking a song with both groove and depth.
Key Vocabulary
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talento /taˈlento/ B1 |
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moza /ˈmosa/ B2 |
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cuerpo /ˈkwerpo/ A2 |
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poderosa /podeˈɾosa/ B1 |
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televisión /teleβiˈsjon/ A2 |
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trasero /tɾaˈseɾo/ B2 |
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sensación /sensaðˈjon/ B1 |
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salsa /ˈsalsa/ B1 |
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actores /akˈtoɾes/ B1 |
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actrices /akˈtɾises/ B1 |
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amistad /amisˈtad/ B1 |
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ejecutivo /exeˈkutibo/ B2 |
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dramático /dɾaˈmatiko/ B2 |
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estrella /esˈtɾeʝa/ A2 |
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escena /esˈsena/ B1 |
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llanto /ˈʝanto/ C1 |
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cantar /kanˈtaɾ/ A1 |
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elegante /eleˈɣante/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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No tiene talento, pero es muy buena moza.
➔ Use of contrastive conjunction 'pero' (but).
➔ The word 'pero' connects two opposing ideas: lack of talent vs attractiveness.
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Tiene buen cuerpo y es otra cosa.
➔ Present tense of 'tener' and 'ser' describing attributes.
➔ The verbs 'tiene' (has) and 'es' (is) describe permanent or visible qualities.
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Tiene un trasero que causa sensación.
➔ Relative clause using 'que' as subject of subclause.
➔ The phrase 'que causa sensación' defines 'un trasero' by adding a specific quality.
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Entre los actores gran simpatía por su esplendor.
➔ Use of preposition 'entre' to express distribution or relation among a group.
➔ ‘Entre los actores’ means ‘among the actors’, showing inclusion within the group.
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Falló. No pudo en la escena donde había llanto pues no lloró.
➔ Past tense of 'poder' (preterite) and imperfect of 'haber'.
➔ 'Pudo' (was able to) indicates completed inability; 'había' (there was) describes a background condition.
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Y a pesar de todo sigue cobrando mucho mejor.
➔ Use of expression 'a pesar de' (in spite of).
➔ The phrase introduces a contrast between expectations and reality: despite failure, she earns more.
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No tiene talento, pero echa pa'lante.
➔ Colloquial contraction 'pa'lante' (para adelante).
➔ 'Pa’lante' means 'forward' or 'go ahead', often symbolizing determination or resilience.
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Ay, pero mira-mira-mira lo que son las cosas.
➔ Repetition of imperative 'mira' for emphasis.
➔ The repeated 'mira' mimics spoken rhythm, conveying excitement or disbelief.
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