Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Brazilian sertanejo music with Luan Santana's heartfelt balad, "Te Esperando". This song beautifully illustrates the concept of enduring love and unwavering commitment, offering a glimpse into Brazilian culture and romantic expression. Explore the nuances of the Portuguese language as you uncover the emotional depth of this popular love song.
Key Vocabulary
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esperar /espeˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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casamento /ka.zaˈmẽ.tu/ B1 |
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filho /ˈfi.ʎu/ A1 |
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cabelo /kaˈbe.lu/ A1 |
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branco /ˈbɾɐ̃.ku/ A1 |
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velhinha /veˈʎiɲ.ɐ/ B1 |
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viúva /viˈu.vɐ/ B2 |
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sozinha /soˈzi.ɲɐ/ A2 |
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cantada /kɐ̃ˈta.dɐ/ B2 |
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conhecer /koɲeˈseɾ/ A2 |
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cara /ˈka.ɾa/ A1 |
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banco /ˈbɐ̃.ku/ A1 |
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lance /ˈlɐ̃.sɪ/ B2 |
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graça /ˈɡɾa.sɐ/ B2 |
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amar /aˈmaɾ/ A1 |
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casar /kaˈzaɾ/ A2 |
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suportar /su.poɾˈtaɾ/ B2 |
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namorar /na.moˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mesmo que você não caia na minha cantada
➔ Concessive clause with 'Mesmo que' + subjunctive
➔ The verb "caia" is in the present subjunctive, triggered by the concessive conjunction "Mesmo que".
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Mesmo que vocês casem sem se amar
➔ Concessive clause with 'Mesmo que' + subjunctive
➔ The verb "casem" is in the present subjunctive, required after "Mesmo que".
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Nem que já esteja velhinha gagá
➔ Concessive clause with 'Nem que' + subjunctive
➔ The verb "esteja" is in the present subjunctive, following the negative concessive "Nem que".
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Até se assustar com os seus cabelos brancos
➔ Construction with 'até' + infinitive (limit)
➔ The infinitive "assustar" follows "até", indicating a limit: "until (someone) gets scared".
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Um dia vai sentar numa cadeira de balanço
➔ Future periphrastic construction (vai + infinitive)
➔ The auxiliary "vai" plus the infinitive "sentar" forms a periphrastic future meaning "will sit".
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Vai lembrar de mim e se perguntar
➔ Coordination of verbs with conjunction 'e' (and)
➔ The two infinitives "lembrar" and "se perguntar" are linked by the conjunction "e", showing parallel actions.
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Vou ligar, te chamar pra sair
➔ Future periphrastic construction (vou + infinitive) with multiple infinitives
➔ The auxiliary "vou" is followed by the infinitives "ligar", "chamar" and the prepositional phrase "pra sair", forming a future meaning "I will call, invite you to go out".
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Depois de seis meses um olhe pro outro
➔ Prepositional phrase 'depois de' + noun phrase (time reference)
➔ The phrase "depois de seis meses" sets a temporal context; the verb "olhe" (subjunctive) follows, indicating a possible future action after that period.
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Com noventa, viúva, sozinha
➔ Preposition 'com' + noun phrase (state/condition)
➔ The preposition "com" introduces the state "noventa, viúva, sozinha", describing the condition of the subject.
Album: EP Te Esperando
Same Singer
Te esperando
Luan Santana
inesquecível
Giulia Be, Luan Santana
CERTEZA
Luan Santana
Ambiente Errado
Luan Santana
Meio Termo
Luan Santana
Sonda-me, Usa-me
Luan Santana
Te Vivo
Luan Santana
Bailando
Enrique Iglesias, Luan Santana
Assim Nasce Um Bêbado
Luan Santana
ABALO EMOCIONAL
Luan Santana
E Essa Boca Aí?
Bruninho & Davi, Luan Santana
Namorando ou Não
Luan Santana
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