Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with a new culture, and 'Veneka' by Rawayana and Akapellah is a perfect starting point for Spanish learners interested in Venezuela. The song is filled with local slang and cultural references, from food to cities, offering a unique window into Venezuelan identity. Its catchy rhythm and empowering message of reclaiming a negative term make it a special and memorable way to learn.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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cuerpo /ˈkweɾ.po/ A1 |
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atleta /aˈtle.ta/ A2 |
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queso /ˈke.so/ A1 |
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jefa /ˈxe.fa/ A2 |
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enamorar /e.na.moˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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acento /aˈθen.to/ B1 |
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internacional /in.teɾ.na.sjoˈnal/ B2 |
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montaña /monˈta.ɲa/ A2 |
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nivel /niˈβel/ B1 |
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dueña /ˈdwe.ɲa/ B1 |
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fiel /fjel/ B1 |
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billete /biˈʎe.te/ B1 |
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exclusivo /eks.kluˈsi.βo/ B2 |
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equivocar /e.ki.βoˈkaɾ/ B2 |
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playa /ˈpla.ʝa/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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¿Dónde están las mujeres venecas que son las boleta?
➔ Use of the relative pronoun 'que' defining a characteristic.
➔ Here, 'que' links the women 'venecas' to the characteristic 'son las boleta' (are the best). It specifies which women they are talking about.
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Que no van para el gym pero tienen cuerpo de atleta
➔ The conjunction 'pero' to contrast two ideas.
➔ 'Pero' connects the fact that they don't go to the gym with the fact that they have an athletic body, creating a contrast.
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No se sabe si son las cachapas o son las arepas
➔ Use of the impersonal 'se' with 'saber' and the conjunction 'si' introducing an indirect question expressing doubt.
➔ 'No se sabe' expresses that it's unknown by anyone. 'Si' introduces the doubt about whether it's 'cachapas' or 'arepas' causing the effect.
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Si me mira la beso
➔ Conditional sentence using the present indicative to express a likely condition.
➔ 'Si me mira' (If she looks at me) is the condition. 'La beso' (I'll kiss her) is the result. The present indicative suggests a strong possibility.
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Enratona'o salí a ver qué me como
➔ Use of the verb 'salir' + 'a' + infinitive to express purpose or intention, and the indirect question with 'qué'.
➔ 'Salí a ver' means 'I went out to see'. 'Qué me como' is an indirect question meaning 'what I'll eat'.
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Cuando viajo siempre me enamoro
➔ Adverb of frequency (siempre) indicating how often the action occurs.
➔ 'Siempre' (always) emphasizes the constant occurrence of falling in love while traveling.
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Yo por tí monto un rancho en las montañas de L. A
➔ Expressing a hypothetical action using the present indicative to show strong willingness.
➔ While seemingly future, 'monto' in present indicative is used to strongly convey the speaker's willingness to do something, despite the hypothetical nature of the situation.
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