Lyrics & Translation
“Teu Mundo” offers a great opportunity to learn Portuguese through its emotive and accessible lyrics. The song's clear narrative about a complex relationship can help learners grasp vocabulary related to emotions and interpersonal dynamics. Its blend of rap and melodic elements makes it an engaging way to immerse yourself in the sounds and rhythms of the Portuguese language.
Key Vocabulary
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mundo /'mũdu/ A2 |
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luz /luʃ/ A2 |
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escuro /ɛʃ'kuɾu/ A2 |
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mudar /mu'daɾ/ B1 |
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valer /va'leɾ/ B1 |
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sozinho /su'ziɲu/ B1 |
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cabeça /kɐ'βɛsɐ/ A2 |
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vida /'vidɐ/ A2 |
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calma /'kɐlmɐ/ A2 |
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sentido /sẽn'tiðu/ B2 |
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chorar /ʃu'ɾaɾ/ B1 |
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ligar /li'ɡaɾ/ B1 |
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medo /'meðu/ A2 |
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adeus /ɐ'ðejʃ/ A2 |
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voltar /vuɫ'taɾ/ A2 |
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escrever /ɨʃkɾɛ'veɾ/ B1 |
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céus /'sɛjʃ/ A2 |
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passa /'paʃɐ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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É que eu só quero **andar à volta do teu mundo**
➔ Verb + Prepositional phrase
➔ The structure 'andar à volta do' (to walk around) is a verb phrase indicating movement/location.
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Diz-me o caminho da luz, que eu **'tou no escuro**
➔ Contraction of 'estou' + prepositional phrase
➔ 'Tou' is a contraction of 'estou' (I am) + 'no escuro' (in the dark). This expresses location.
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Se te contentas com nada, **p'ra que dar tudo**?
➔ Contraction + Question with infinitive
➔ 'P'ra' is a contraction of 'para' (for) + an infinitive. It is a rhetorical question.
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É que eu **sou muito**, eu já não mudo
➔ Emphasis using 'sou muito'
➔ The phrase 'sou muito' (I am a lot/much) emphasizes the speaker's characteristics.
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E eu que **pensei que não valia nada**
➔ Past perfect tense
➔ 'Pensei que não valia nada' uses the past perfect tense 'pensei' to indicate a past thought before another action/state (the present situation).
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'Tás enganada, **vês tanta mulher a gritar o meu nome**
➔ Verb + Object + Infinitive
➔ This sentence uses 'vês' (you see) + 'mulher' (woman) + 'a gritar' (to shout). This structure describes what the subject sees someone doing. It is used to express perception.
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Já **temos a Lua**
➔ Possessive form of verb + noun
➔ 'Temos' implies possession or having of 'a Lua' (the Moon), describing their achievements or life.
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Espero que amanhã **não chores pelo que hoje não temos**
➔ Subjunctive mood
➔ The use of the subjunctive 'chores' (cry) is used to express a wish or hope about a future event.
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Eu nunca vou ser melhor se eu **viver com medo**
➔ Conditional Clause
➔ The sentence uses a conditional clause: 'se eu viver com medo' (if I live with fear), setting the condition for the main clause.
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Eu vou dizer adeus
➔ Future tense (going to)
➔ The phrase 'vou dizer' (I am going to say) expresses a future action.
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