Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the provocative world of Calle 13 with 'Tango del Pecado'. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn Spanish through its clever blend of slang and literary references, all while exploring themes of rebellion and forbidden love. It's a masterclass in lyrical wordplay and cultural critique, making the language learning journey both exciting and insightful.
Key Vocabulary
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pecado /peˈkaðo/ B1 |
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volcán /bolˈkan/ A2 |
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diablo /ˈdjaβlo/ A2 |
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príncipe /ˈpɾiŋcipe/ A1 |
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grosero /ɡroˈseɾo/ B1 |
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insultar /insulˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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caballero /kaβaˈʎeɾo/ A2 |
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enchule /enˈtʃule/ C1 |
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gira /ˈxiɾa/ A2 |
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aventura /aβenˈtuɾa/ A2 |
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cachete /kaˈtʃete/ B2 |
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manual /maˈnwal/ B1 |
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cafre /ˈkafɾe/ C1 |
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jibarita /xiβaˈɾita/ C2 |
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vocablo /boˈkaβlo/ B2 |
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axila /aˈksila/ B2 |
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purgatorio /puɾɣaˈtoɾio/ B2 |
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descanso /desˈkanso/ A2 |
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quemarse /keˈmaɾse/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Súbele el volumen a la música satánica
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The verb 'súbele' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command or instruction. Here, it means 'turn up the volume'.
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Vamos a quemarnos en el fuego con el diablo
➔ Future tense with 'ir a'
➔ The phrase 'vamos a quemarnos' uses the construction 'ir a' to express future action, meaning 'we are going to burn ourselves'.
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Residente, el máximo exponente del pecado
➔ Apposition
➔ 'El máximo exponente del pecado' is an appositive phrase that renames or explains 'Residente', providing more information about the subject.
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Si amarte es un pecado, yo me quemo, pues
➔ Conditional sentence
➔ The sentence uses a conditional structure ('si... es') to express a hypothetical situation and its consequence, meaning 'if loving you is a sin, then I will burn'.
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Dóblate y enséñame la dentadura
➔ Reflexive verb
➔ The verb 'dóblate' is reflexive, indicating that the action is performed on the subject itself, meaning 'bend yourself and show me your teeth'.
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