Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the emotional landscape of "Um Dia de Domingo" by Tim Maia and Gal Costa. This iconic Brazilian duet explores themes of love, regret, and the yearning for connection, offering a beautiful example of MPB's rich lyrical and melodic tradition.
Key Vocabulary
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falar /faˈlaɾ/ A1 |
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encontrar /ẽkõˈtraɾ/ A2 |
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sentar /sẽˈtaɾ/ A1 |
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conversar /kõveɾˈsaɾ/ B1 |
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andar /ɐ̃ˈdaɾ/ A1 |
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vento /ˈvẽtu/ A2 |
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respirar /respʲiˈraɾ/ A2 |
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pele /ˈpɛlʲi/ A1 |
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sol /ˈsɔw/ A1 |
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bronzea /bɾõˈzejɐ/ B2 |
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tocar /toˈkaɾ/ A2 |
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ver /veɾ/ A1 |
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sorrir /soˈʁiɾ/ A2 |
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sonho /ˈsoɲu/ A2 |
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lindo /ˈlĩdu/ A2 |
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sentimento /sẽtʃiˈmẽtu/ B1 |
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descobrir /deʃkuˈbɾiɾ/ B1 |
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emoção /emoˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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vida /ˈvidɐ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Eu preciso te falar
➔ Present tense verb conjugation with 'preciso' (I need)
➔ 'Preciso' is the first person singular of 'precisar', meaning 'to need', used here to express necessity.
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Te encontrar de qualquer jeito
➔ Infinitive phrase with 'encontrar' (to find/meet) and 'de qualquer jeito' (by any means)
➔ 'Encontrar' is an infinitive verb meaning 'to meet' or 'to find'. 'De qualquer jeito' expresses doing something 'by any means' or 'whatever it takes'.
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E deixar falar a voz do coração
➔ Imperative/infinitive phrase with 'deixar' (to let/allow) + infinitive 'falar' (to speak) + noun phrase 'a voz do coração' (the voice of the heart)
➔ 'Deixar' is used here in its infinitive form meaning 'to let' or 'allow'. 'Falar' is the verb 'to speak'. The phrase 'a voz do coração' translates to 'the voice of the heart', expressing following one's true feelings.
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Faz de conta que ainda é cedo
➔ Imperative form with 'faz de conta' (pretend) + subjunctive 'que ainda é cedo'
➔ 'Faz de conta' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'to pretend' or 'to act as if', used with a subjunctive clause 'que ainda é cedo' ('that it is still early') to express pretending that time hasn't progressed.
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