Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a captivating linguistic journey with "Verão" by The Gift, a beautifully crafted song that offers an immersive experience into the Portuguese language. Through its poetic lyrics, you can explore the nuances of expressing profound emotions like love, loss, and hope. The song's reflective and melodic nature, combined with the clear articulation of Sónia Tavares, makes it an excellent choice for learners to grasp everyday vocabulary, understand lyrical phrasing, and appreciate the cultural depth of Portuguese music. Its unique blend of indie pop with electronic and orchestral elements creates a rich auditory landscape that will encourage repeated listening and deeper engagement with the language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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verão /veˈɾɐ̃w/ A1 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1 |
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paz /paz/ A1 |
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dor /doʁ/ A1 |
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memórias /meˈmɔɾiɐs/ B1 |
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tremor /tɾeˈmoʁ/ B1 |
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sorte /ˈsoʁtʃi/ B1 |
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tentar /tẽˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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inventar /ĩvẽˈtaʁ/ B1 |
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simples /ˈsĩplɨs/ A2 |
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curtas /ˈkuʁtɐs/ A2 |
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usar /uˈzaʁ/ A2 |
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cruzar /kɾuˈzaʁ/ B1 |
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entender /ẽtẽˈdeʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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