Lyrics & Translation
Discover the captivating world of Kizomba through Anselmo Ralph's 'Teu Crime.' This song offers a vibrant entry point into understanding Angolan music and culture. By exploring its themes of beauty, admiration, and the playful use of metaphors, you'll gain insight into the nuances of the Portuguese language and the passionate expression of love and desire in Lusophone music.
Key Vocabulary
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propósito /pɾoˈpɔzitu/ B1 |
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sexy /ˈsɛksi/ A2 |
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beleza /beˈlezɐ/ A2 |
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homem /ˈɔmẽ/ A1 |
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socorro /soˈkoʁu/ B1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2 |
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mãos /mɐ̃ws/ A1 |
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crime /ˈkɾĩmi/ B2 |
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linda /ˈlĩdɐ/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvidɐ/ A1 |
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corpo /ˈkoʁpu/ A2 |
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olhar /oˈʎaʁ/ B1 |
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encontrar /ẽkõˈtɾaʁ/ B1 |
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envolver /ẽvɔlˈveʁ/ B2 |
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perdido /peʁˈdʒidu/ B1 |
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assalto /aˈsawtu/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tua beleza é ilegal
➔ present tense of 'to be' (is)
➔ Use the verb **is** to describe a characteristic or condition in the present.
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Eu quis pedir socorro
➔ past tense of 'want' + infinitive of 'to ask for'
➔ Use **quis** (past of 'querer') with an infinitive to express a desire in the past.
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pois tua beleza é um assalto
➔ conjunction 'pois' (because) to explain reason
➔ 'Pois' is a conjunction meaning 'because,' used to provide a reason.
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Eu quero ser o teu único
➔ present tense of 'querer' + infinitive
➔ Use the present tense of **querer** ('quero') with an infinitive to express desire.
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E o teu crime é só um
➔ definite article 'o' + noun 'crime' + 'é' (is)
➔ Use the definite article **o** with the noun **crime** to specify the subject.
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É gostosa sim
➔ present tense of 'ser' + adjective 'gostosa' + 'sim' (yes)
➔ Use the present tense of **ser** ('é') with an adjective to describe qualities.
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