Vai Malandra – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythm of Brazilian funk with "Vai Malandra." This collaboration between Anitta, MC Zaac, Maejor, Tropkillaz, and DJ Yuri Martins offers a glimpse into the energetic culture of Rio de Janeiro's favelas, showcasing themes of confidence and sensuality through its infectious beat and bold lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
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malandra /maˈlɐ̃.dɾɐ/ Unknown |
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louca /ˈlo(w).kɐ/ A2 |
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bumbum /bũˈbũ/ Unknown |
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dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaɾ/ A1 |
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atenção /ɐ.tẽˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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olhar /oˈʎaɾ/ A1 |
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chão /ʃɐ̃w̃/ A1 |
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gostoso /ɡosˈtozu/ A2 |
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jeito /ˈʒej.tu/ A2 |
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brasileira /bɾaziˈlejɾɐ/ A1 |
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grande /ˈɡɾɐ̃.dʒi/ A1 |
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copo /ˈkɔ.pu/ A1 |
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solta /ˈsɔw.tɐ/ A2 |
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vendo /ˈvẽ.du/ A1 |
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curtindo /kuɾˈtʃĩ.du/ B1 |
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chefe /ˈʃe.fi/ A2 |
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sentindo /sẽˈtʃĩ.du/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Vai malandra an, an
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The phrase "Vai malandra" is an imperative command, urging someone to act.
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Cê aguenta an, an
➔ Present tense
➔ The phrase "Cê aguenta" uses the present tense to indicate a current ability.
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Se eu começar embrazando contigo
➔ Conditional clause
➔ The phrase "Se eu começar" introduces a conditional clause, indicating a hypothetical situation.
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Não vou mais parar
➔ Future intention
➔ The phrase "Não vou mais parar" expresses a future intention not to stop.
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Tô hipnotizado pelo jeito que você balança
➔ Passive voice
➔ The phrase "Tô hipnotizado" uses the passive voice to indicate the subject is affected by an action.
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Bunda tão grande que dá pra apoiar um copo em cima
➔ Relative clause
➔ The phrase "que dá pra apoiar" is a relative clause that provides additional information about the subject.
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Tô vendo
➔ Present continuous
➔ The phrase "Tô vendo" uses the present continuous to indicate an ongoing action.
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