Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and 'Troca' by Jorge & Mateus is a great starting point for diving into Brazilian Portuguese. The song uses a common Brazilian idiom, 'muita areia pra esse caminhãozin'', offering a glimpse into the country's everyday expressions. With its clear, repetitive chorus centered around the verb 'trocar' (to change), you can easily pick up on its meaning and usage in a real-world context. 'Troca' is special because it combines an empowering message with the emotive and popular sertanejo style, making it a memorable and culturally rich learning experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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durar /duˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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olhar /oˈʎaɾ/ A1 |
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areia /aˈɾej.ɐ/ A1 |
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caminhãozinho /kamiɲɐ̃ˈziɲu/ B1 |
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questão /keʃˈtɐ̃w/ B1 |
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pegar /peˈɡaɾ/ A2 |
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mão /ˈmɐ̃w/ A1 |
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ver /ˈveɾ/ A1 |
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beijão /beiˈʒɐ̃w/ B1 |
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frente /ˈfɾẽ.tɨ/ A2 |
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errado /eˈʁadu/ A2 |
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relação /ʁe.laˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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carinho /kaˈɾi.ɲu/ B1 |
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arrepia /ɐ.reˈpi.ɐ/ B2 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Não vai durar não
➔ Future tense with 'vai' + verb
➔ 'Vai' is used to indicate the near future or intention.
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Cê é muito areia pra esse caminhãozinho
➔ Use of 'é' (is) to describe a state or characteristic
➔ 'É' is the third person singular of 'ser', indicating identity or characteristic.
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Ele não faz questão de pegar na sua mão
➔ Use of 'fazer questão de' to indicate making a point of or caring about something
➔ 'Fazer questão de' expresses making an effort or showing that something matters.
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Tem algo errado nessa relação e você sabe quem
➔ Use of 'tem' (there is/are) to indicate existence or possession
➔ 'Tem' is the third person singular of 'ter', meaning 'there is/are' or 'has'.
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Troca de vida e vem pra minha
➔ Use of 'de' (of) to indicate possession or relation
➔ 'De' indicates that something belongs to or is related to someone.
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Vai, troca, troca
➔ Imperative mood in Portuguese for commands or encouragement
➔ 'Vai' is the imperative form of 'ir' (to go), used here for urging someone.
Album: Tudo Em Paz
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