Lyrics & Translation
Explore the rich sounds of Portuguese and Spanish with Calema's hit song "Te Amo." This romantic track blends pop and African rhythms, offering a unique opportunity to learn expressions of love and longing in different languages. Discover the cultural influences and emotional depth that make this song a standout.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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saudade /sawˈdadʒi/ B2 |
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ouvir /oˈviʁ/ A2 |
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querer /keˈʁeʁ/ A2 |
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perder /peʁˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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voltar /volˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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malê /maˈle/ B2 |
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bobo /ˈbobu/ A2 |
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plano /ˈplanu/ B1 |
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espaço /esˈpasu/ B2 |
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receio /ʁeˈseju/ B2 |
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abrace /aˈbʁasi/ B1 |
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dizer /dizeʁ/ A2 |
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sentir /sẽˈtiʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu assumo
➔ Present tense of 'assumir' (to assume or take responsibility)
➔ The use of the **present tense** indicates a current action or declaration.
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Mas ficou tanto amor
➔ Past tense of 'ficar' (to remain or stay), here in a literary context
➔ The verb **ficar** in the past tense indicates a state of remaining or staying, emphasizing a lingering feeling or situation.
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Onde tu estás?
➔ Interrogative form using the present tense of 'estar' (to be) asking about location
➔ The question **Onde tu estás?** uses the **present tense** of 'estar' to inquire about someone's current location.
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Que mais alguém se colou a ti
➔ Reflexive construction with 'se' indicating that someone has become attached or involved
➔ The **reflexive pronoun 'se'** indicates that the action is performed by the subject upon itself, here implying attachment or involvement.
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Quero 'tar com o teu perdão
➔ Colloquial expression using 'quero' + infinitive 'tar' (to be with), meaning to want to be with someone's forgiveness or to reconcile
➔ The phrase **'quero 'tar com o teu perdão'** is a colloquial way to express the desire to reconcile or be close to someone's forgiveness.
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Que tu não tens saudades de me namorar
➔ Negative form with 'não tens' (you do not have) followed by noun 'saudades' and infinitive 'namorar' (to court, to date)
➔ The **negative form 'não tens'** indicates that someone **does not have** feelings of missing or longing, combined with 'saudades' (longing) and 'namorar' (to date).
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Te Amo
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Te Amo
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A Nossa Dança
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