Tú sí sabes quererme – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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querer /keˈreɾ/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A2 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ (Spain), /koɾaˈson/ (Latin America) A2 |
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vida /ˈβiða/ A2 |
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color /koˈloɾ/ A2 |
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jardín /xaɾˈðin/ B1 |
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luz /luθ/ A2 |
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despertar /despeɾˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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quedar /keˈðaɾ/ B1 |
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sentir /senˈtiɾ/ A2 |
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fuerte /ˈfweɾte/ B1 |
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valiente /baˈljet̪e/ B2 |
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vida /ˈβiða/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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tú sí sabes quererme
➔ Use of the verb 'saber' in the present tense + infinitive to express ability or skill.
➔ 'sabes' is the second person singular form of 'saber', indicating 'you know'; combined with 'quererme' (to love me), it expresses 'you know how to love me'.
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corazón, tú sí sabes quererme como a mí me gusta
➔ Use of 'como' to introduce a comparison clause expressing 'the way I like'.
➔ 'como a mí me gusta' is a relative clause indicating the manner in which the speaker likes to be loved, emphasizing personal preference.
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No te vayas, quédate por siempre para siempre
➔ Imperative form of 'irse' (to leave) combined with a direct complement, expressing a plea or command.
➔ 'No te vayas' is a command meaning 'don't leave', showing longing or desire for someone to stay.
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que soy valiente en corresponderte
➔ Use of 'en' followed by a gerund ('corresponderte') to indicate the manner or context, translating to 'in responding to you'.
➔ 'en' + gerund indicates the mode or way in which the action is undertaken, here affirming the speaker's courage in responding.
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que aquí me quedo con heridas bien abiertas
➔ Use of the verb 'quedarse' in the present tense with a reflexive pronoun, expressing 'to stay' or 'to remain'.
➔ 'me quedo' is the first person singular of 'quedarse', meaning 'I stay' or 'I remain'; here it emphasizes staying despite wounds.
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por favor, no me dejes, que soy valiente en corresponderte
➔ Polite imperative expression 'por favor' + negative command with indirect object pronoun, combined with 'en' + gerund to indicate manner.
➔ 'no me dejes' is a negative command meaning 'don't leave me', expressing a plea.