Lyrics & Translation
Ready to master the emotional vocabulary of a dramatic Spanish ballad? “Tranquilo” is a perfect entry point. You’ll learn expressive phrases about making a clear and peaceful departure ('me voy tranquilo') and why it’s better to say goodbye than live as 'extraños' (strangers). Its powerful lyrics and José José’s signature vocal delivery make it a masterpiece of sincere Latin Pop expression, helping you understand how complex emotions are conveyed in the language of *El Príncipe de la Canción*.
Key Vocabulary
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tranquilo tranˈkilo A1 |
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herir eˈriɾ A2 |
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importar imporˈtaɾ A2 |
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eternidad eteɾniˈdad A2 |
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marchó marˈtʃo A2 |
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culpable kulˈpaβle A2 |
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solución soluˈθjon A2 |
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aire ˈaiɾe A1 |
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viento ˈbjento A1 |
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separarnos sepaˈraɾnos A2 |
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extraños eksˈtɾaɲos A2 |
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adiós aˈðjos A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Me da igual lo que hables
➔ Present subjunctive after 'da igual'
➔ The phrase 'Me da igual' requires the subjunctive mood in Spanish to express indifference or lack of importance. Here, 'hables' is the present subjunctive form of 'hablar'.
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El amor dura un día / O una eternidad
➔ Use of 'o' for contrast
➔ The conjunction 'o' is used to present two contrasting ideas: 'un día' (a day) and 'una eternidad' (an eternity).
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Nuestro amor se quedó en el aire / Y el viento se lo llevó
➔ Use of past tense with 'se quedó' and 'se lo llevó'
➔ The past tense is used to describe completed actions: 'se quedó' (stayed) and 'se lo llevó' (took it away). The pronoun 'se' is used for reflexive or passive actions.
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Tranquilo, tranquilo me voy
➔ Reduplication for emphasis
➔ The word 'tranquilo' is repeated for emphasis, reinforcing the calm and peaceful tone of the departure.
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Que es mejor separarnos / Que vivir como extraños
➔ Use of 'que' for comparison
➔ The conjunction 'que' is used to compare two options: 'separarnos' (to separate) and 'vivir como extraños' (to live as strangers).
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