Lyrics & Translation
Experience the vibrant fusion of Italian pop and dancehall with "Tropicana" by Boomdabash and Annalisa. This song, a celebration of summer and good vibes, blends nostalgic 70s/80s sounds with traditional Puglian influences, offering a unique musical journey. Learn the essence of Italian summer through its infectious rhythm and Annalisa's charismatic vocals.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amazonia /amăzˈoːnja/ C1 |
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macchina /ˈmakkiːna/ A2 |
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fiume /ˈfjuːme/ A2 |
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notte /ˈnɔtte/ A2 |
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luna /ˈluːna/ A2 |
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estate /ɛˈstaːte/ B1 |
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sirene /siˈrene/ B2 |
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cicale /tʃiˈkaːle/ B2 |
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danza /ˈdantsa/ A2 |
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temporale /temporaːle/ B2 |
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fiore /ˈfjoːre/ A2 |
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magica /'miːdʒika/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ho visto l'Amazzonia tra i fumi della città
➔ Past tense of 'to see' (ho visto)
➔ 'Ho visto' indicates a completed action in the past, using the auxiliary 'haber' and the past participle.
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Notte fonda, luna piena
➔ Adjective phrases describing nouns (fonda, piena)
➔ Adjective phrases 'fonda' and 'piena' describe 'notte' (night) and 'luna' (moon), providing descriptive detail.
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Balliamo in bilico
➔ Present tense indicative of 'ballare' (we dance)
➔ 'Balliamo' is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action or general statement.
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E maledetta l'estate
➔ Using the definite article and adjective for emphasis ('l'estate')
➔ 'E' is a conjugated form of 'essere' (to be), and 'maledetta' is an adjective expressing a negative sentiment, emphasizing 'l'estate' (summer).
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Quando mi sveglio in mezzo al cemento
➔ Present tense of reflexive verb 'svegliarsi' (mi sveglio)
➔ 'Mi sveglio' is the present indicative form of a reflexive verb, indicating an action the subject performs on itself.
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E se c'è poco da fare, quel poco facciamolo insieme
➔ Conditional clause 'se c'è poco da fare' and imperative phrase 'facciamolo insieme'
➔ 'Se c'è poco da fare' is a conditional clause meaning 'if there is little to do', and 'facciamolo insieme' is an imperative phrase meaning 'let's do it together'.
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