Lyrics & Translation
Explore the profound lyrics of Tiago Iorc's "Tempo Perdido." This song offers a beautiful reflection on time, youth, and the significance of human connection, inviting listeners to appreciate the present moment and the journey of life.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2 |
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passou /pəˈsoʊ/ A2 |
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escondeu /ɛʃkõˈdeu/ B1 |
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diz /dʒiːz/ A2 |
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jovens /ʒoˈvẽnʃ/ B1 |
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distoante /dɪs.tɐ̃ˈtɐ̃.tʃi/ B2 |
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medo /ˈmɛdu/ A2 |
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escuro /iˈskuʁu/ B1 |
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luzes /ˈlu.ziz/ B1 |
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prometido /pɾu.mɛˈtʃi.du/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Não tenho mais o tempo que passou
➔ Present tense with negation
➔ The phrase "não tenho" (I do not have) uses the present tense to express a current state.
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Temos todo o tempo do mundo
➔ Present tense with emphasis
➔ The phrase "temos todo" (we have all) emphasizes possession in the present.
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Não temos tempo a perder
➔ Present tense with negation and infinitive
➔ The phrase "não temos" (we do not have) uses negation in the present tense, followed by the infinitive "perder" (to lose).
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O que foi escondido é o que se escondeu
➔ Passive voice with past participle
➔ The phrase "foi escondido" (was hidden) uses the passive voice to indicate an action done to the subject.
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Somos tão jovens
➔ Present tense with an adjective
➔ The phrase "somos jovens" (we are young) uses the present tense to describe a characteristic.
Same Singer

Dia Especial
Tiago Iorc

Me Espera
Sandy, Tiago Iorc

Sorte
TIAGO IORC, DEEPLICK

Coisa Linda
Tiago Iorc

Tempo Perdido
Tiago Iorc

Forasteiro
TIAGO IORC, SILVA

Até Aqui
TIAGO IORC, DUCA LEINDECKER

Um Dia Após o Outro
Tiago Iorc, Daniel Lopes

Amei Te Ver
TIAGO IORC
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