Tento – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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crescer /kɾeˈseɾ/ B1 |
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transformar /tɾɐ̃sfoʁˈmaʁ/ B1 |
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sentimento /sẽtʃiˈmẽtu/ B1 |
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perder /peʁˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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inseguro /ĩseˈɡuɾu/ B2 |
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tentar /tẽˈtaʁ/ A2 |
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tesouro /teˈzoʊɾu/ B1 |
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mundo /ˈmũdu/ A1 |
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sonho /ˈsõɲu/ A2 |
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escola /esˈkɔlɐ/ A1 |
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irmão /iʁˈmɐ̃w/ A2 |
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bonito /boˈnitu/ B1 |
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viver /viˈveʁ/ A2 |
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pensar /pẽˈsaʁ/ A2 |
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dizer /d͡ziˈzeʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quero me deixar levar
➔ Reflexive verb construction with 'querer' + infinitive + reflexive pronoun 'me'.
➔ This is a reflexive construction indicating that the subject wants to allow themselves to be carried away.
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E que ainda não entendo
➔ Use of 'não' + present tense verb to express negation and uncertainty.
➔ The word 'não' is used to negate the verb, indicating that the speaker does not fully understand.
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Vou sem mapa na mão
➔ Use of 'vou' (verb 'ir' in present tense) + preposition 'sem' + noun phrase to indicate going without a certain item.
➔ The phrase indicates that the person is heading somewhere without a map, emphasizing a sense of spontaneity or uncertainty.
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Sê tu, o teu tudo és tu
➔ Imperative form of 'ser' ('sê') combined with pronouns to emphasize identity and individuality.
➔ This is an imperative sentence encouraging someone to be themselves, highlighting individual authenticity.