Lyrics & Translation
Learning Portuguese can be an emotional journey, and 'Tempo para Quê' by D.A.M.A. is the perfect song to guide you. Its clear, heartfelt lyrics about love and uncertainty allow you to connect with the language on a deeper level. The song's blend of pop and a gentle Zouk rhythm makes it not only a great learning tool but also a beautiful piece of modern Portuguese music to add to your playlist.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tempo /ˈtɛmpo/ A1 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A1 |
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melhor /meˈʎoʁ/ A2 |
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viver /viˈveʁ/ A2 |
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escolha /esˈkoʎɐ/ B1 |
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segredo /seˈɡɾeðu/ B1 |
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partido /paʁˈtʃidu/ B2 |
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indiferença /ĩdʒifeˈɾẽsɐ/ B2 |
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pressão /pɾeˈsɐ̃w/ B2 |
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essência /eˈsẽsja/ B2 |
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música /ˈmuzikɐ/ A1 |
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abraço /aˈbɾasu/ A2 |
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fraco /ˈfɾaku/ B1 |
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tentar /tẽˈtaʁ/ A2 |
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sorrir /soˈʁiʁ/ A1 |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaʁ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se o tempo passa e eu percebo que não quero estar sem ti
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood after 'Se' to express hypothetical or conditional situations.
➔ The phrase 'Se o tempo passa' employs the subjunctive mood to introduce a hypothetical scenario.
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Não é preciso sensatez
➔ Use of 'é preciso' to indicate necessity or obligation.
➔ 'É preciso' expresses that something is necessary or required.
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Vais-me procurar nos outros sei que tens essa tendência
➔ Use of 'vai' + infinitive to form the near future tense.
➔ 'Vais procurar' is a construction using 'vais' + infinitive to indicate a near future action.
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Se mentir é feio então querida tu tas horrível
➔ Use of the indicative in the 'Se' clause to state a factual condition.
➔ The clause 'Se mentir é feio' uses the indicative mood to state a fact or general truth.
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E mesmo quando o sol brilha, os dias premanecem cinzentos
➔ Use of the present indicative to describe habitual or ongoing states.
➔ The phrase 'quando o sol brilha' uses the present tense to describe a habitual situation.
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Eu sinto os teus cinco dedos em tudo que abala em mim
➔ Use of the present tense to express ongoing feelings or sensations.
➔ The phrase 'Eu sinto os teus cinco dedos' uses the present tense 'sinto' to describe a current sensation.
Same Singer

Às Vezes
D.A.M.A

Eu Sei
D.A.M.A

Não Dá
D.A.M.A, Francisco Maria Pereira (Kasha), Miguel Cristovinho, Miguel Coimbra

Calma
D.A.M.A

Era Eu
D.A.M.A

Pensa Bem
D.A.M.A, ProfJam

Oquelávai
D.A.M.A

Tudo Sobre Nós
D.A.M.A

Tento
D.A.M.A

Ela
D.A.M.A

Coisas Normais
D.A.M.A

Coisas Normais
D.A.M.A, Carolina Deslandes

Tempo para Quê
D.A.M.A, Player

D.A.M.A - 2021
D.A.M.A

Loucamente
D.A.M.A, Los Romeros
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