Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a captivating linguistic journey with "Tu Na Tua," a beautiful Portuguese song by ÁTOA, Luís Trigacheiro, and Buba Espinho. This track is a perfect introduction to colloquial Portuguese expressions and emotional vocabulary, offering a chance to learn about love, longing, and the subtle nuances of human relationships through its heartfelt lyrics and melodic charm. Its clear narrative and relatable themes make it an excellent choice for understanding Portuguese in a cultural context.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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noite /ˈnoitə/ A1 |
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escura /əˈskurɐ/ A2 |
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tarde /ˈtaɾdɨ/ A1 |
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sozinha /soˈziɲɐ/ A2 |
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estrada /əʃˈtɾadɐ/ A1 |
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frio /ˈfɾiu/ A1 |
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confusão /kõfuˈzɐ̃w/ B1 |
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vizinha /viˈziɲɐ/ A2 |
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gatos /ˈɡatuʃ/ A1 |
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louca /ˈlowkɐ/ A2 |
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razão /ʁaˈzɐ̃w/ B1 |
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boca /ˈbokɐ/ A1 |
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lava /ˈlavɐ/ A2 |
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atravessa /atɾɐvəˈsa/ A2 |
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sentido /sẽˈtidu/ B1 |
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hora /ˈɔɾɐ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Noite escura, já é tarde, não vás p'ra casa sozinha
➔ Subjunctive Mood
➔ The verb 'vás' is in the subjunctive mood, used to express a wish or suggestion: 'don't go home alone.'
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Sei que em tempos combinamos tu na tua e eu na minha
➔ Preterite Perfect
➔ The phrase 'combinamos' is in the preterite perfect, indicating a past action completed before another past action: 'we had agreed.'
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Tu na tua e eu na minha, ainda assim faz confusão
➔ Coordination of Clauses
➔ The clauses 'tu na tua' and 'eu na minha' are coordinated with 'e' (and), showing two related ideas: 'you in yours and I in mine.'
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Já sei que tás bem sozinha, amor tu tás mas eu não
➔ Contracted Verb Form
➔ The verb 'tás' is a contracted form of 'estás', common in spoken Portuguese: 'you are.'
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Se a tal vizinha dos gatos disser que me viu com outra
➔ Conditional Clause
➔ The clause 'se... disser' introduces a conditional situation: 'if the neighbor says.'
Same Singer

Tu Na Tua
ÁTOA, Luís Trigacheiro, Buba Espinho

Distância
ÁTOA

Hoje
ÁTOA

Falar A Dois
ÁTOA

Faz Mais, Vive Mais
ÁTOA
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