Tô Voltando – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Explore the emotional journey of "Tô Voltando" by Ana Castela, a song that beautifully captures the essence of rural Brazilian life and the universal feeling of returning home. Through its relatable lyrics and distinctive Sertanejo style, listeners can connect with themes of authenticity and cultural identity, discovering the powerful sentiment of finding one's true belonging.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
---|---|
voltando /voɫˈtɐ̃du/ A2 |
|
saudade /sawˈda.dʃi/ B2 |
|
roda /ˈʁo.da/ A2 |
|
interior /ĩ.tɛˈɾjɔɾ/ B1 |
|
cidade /siˈda.dɐ/ A2 |
|
converseiro /kõ.vɛʁˈsɛj.ɾu/ C1 |
|
roça /ˈʁɔ.sɐ/ B2 |
|
farsa /ˈfaɾ.sɐ/ B2 |
|
preferir /pɾɛ.fiˈɾiɾ/ B1 |
|
receber /ʁeˈse.βeɾ/ A2 |
|
carta /ˈkaɾ.tɐ/ A2 |
|
dá /da/ A1 |
|
🚀 "voltando", "saudade" – from “Tô Voltando” still a mystery?
Learn trendy vocab – vibe with music, get the meaning, and use it right away without sounding awkward!
Key Grammar Structures
-
Eu vou tá bem longe
➔ Futur proche using 'vou' + infinitive
➔ 'vou' is an auxiliary indicating the near future, combined with the infinitive of the main verb.
-
Quando você receber essa carta
➔ Subordinate clause with future indicative 'quando' + present subjunctive
➔ 'Quando' introduces a subordinate clause referring to future events, with 'receber' in the present subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or future action.
-
Eu vou preferir sentir saudade
➔ Futur proche with 'vou' + infinitive, plus 'preferir' + infinitive
➔ 'Vou' indicates near future, and both 'preferir' and 'sentir' are in the infinitive form to express preferences and sensations.
-
Tô voltando pros rodeio, pra vida do interior
➔ Verbal contraction 'Tô' for 'Estou' + gerundive 'voltando' + prepositional phrase
➔ 'Tô' is an informal contraction of 'Estou' meaning 'I am', combined with the gerund 'voltando' to express ongoing action, followed by prepositional phrases indicating movement or direction.
-
Na cidade, o converseiro
➔ Prepositional phrase 'Na cidade' + noun 'converseiro' (meaning gossip or chatterer)
➔ 'Na cidade' is a prepositional phrase indicating 'in the city', and 'converseiro' refers to a person who chatters or gossips.
Album: DVD Boiadeira Internacional
Same Singer

Nosso Quadro
Ana Castela

Poesia Acústica 16
Tz da Coronel, MC PH, Filipe Ret, Ryan SP, Lourena, L7NNON, Orochi, Ana Castela, Xamã

Foi Intenso
Zé Neto e Cristiano, Ana Castela

Fronteira
Ana Castela, Gustavo Mioto

Não Para
Ana Castela, Belle Kaffer, Charles New

Carinha de Bebê
Ana Castela, DJ Pedro Sampaio

Tô Voltando
Ana Castela

Covardia
Wesley Safadão, Ana Castela

BOIADEIRA
Ana Castela

Roça Em Mim
Zé Felipe, Ana Castela, Luan Pereira

Solteiro Forçado
Ana Castela

Bombonzinho
Israel & Rodolffo, Ana Castela

Pipoco
Ana Castela, Melodyoficial, djchrisnobeat

Palhaça
Naiara Azevedo, Ana Castela

Dona de Mim
Ana Castela
Related Songs

Enchanted
Taylor Swift

Enchanted
Taylor Swift

Enchanted
Taylor Swift

The State I'm In
Jason Aldean

Trip Around the Sun
Kenny Chesney

Son Of The Mountains
Brad Paisley

One Shot
Hunter Hayes

Riot
Rascal Flatts

Come Over
Kenny Chesney

Then Again
Dan + Shay

Miss Me More
Kelsea Ballerini

Don't Happen Twice
Kenny Chesney

Skin (Sarabeth)
Rascal Flatts

First Rodeo
Kelsea Ballerini

homecoming queen?
Kelsea Ballerini

My Song
Johnny Cash, Runaway June

Old Town Road (Remix) x Đêm Gành Hào Nghe Điệu Hoài Lang x Ngựa Ô
Mii

Hold Me For A While
Rednex

Better Man Than Me
Marshmello, Hudson Westbrook

Wi$h Li$t
Taylor Swift