Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of salsa with this masterpiece! By listening to 'Vive Tu Vida Contento,' you can learn expressive Spanish phrases related to emotions and life philosophy, all while experiencing the unique rhythmic patterns and soulful phrasing that make Héctor Lavoe a legend.
Key Vocabulary
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contento kon-ten-to A1 |
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vivir bi-bir A1 |
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apurar a-pu-rar B1 |
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morir mo-rir A1 |
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enamorarse e-na-mo-rar-se A2 |
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bailar bai-lar A1 |
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sostén sos-ten B2 |
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palo pa-lo A2 |
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vacilar ba-si-lar B2 |
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gusto gus-to A1 |
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vaivén bai-ben C1 |
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bomba bom-ba B1 |
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plena ple-na B2 |
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vacilón ba-si-lon C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Vive tu vida contento
➔ Imperative (Tú form)
➔ Use the "vive" form to give direct commands or advice to someone you are familiar with.
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Que si te apuras te mueres
➔ Conditional 'Si' clause (Present Indicative)
➔ The structure "si + present indicative" is used for real or likely conditions.
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así vivirás muy bien
➔ Future Tense
➔ The suffix "-ás" in "vivirás" indicates the future tense, projecting the result of the advice.
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si no te apuras también
➔ Reflexive verb (apresurarse)
➔ The "te" in "te apuras" shows that the subject is performing the action upon themselves.
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Enamórate y baila
➔ Imperative + Pronoun attachment
➔ In "enamórate", the reflexive pronoun "te" is attached to the end of the imperative verb.
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no te importe con quién
➔ Negative Imperative (Subjunctive)
➔ The negative command "no te importe" uses the subjunctive mood because it's a negated expression of will/opinion.
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Date gusto en esta vida
➔ Imperative + Indirect object pronoun
➔ The "te" in "date" is an indirect object pronoun meaning 'for yourself'.
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yo vivo contento
➔ Adjective as a predicate
➔ The adjective "contento" modifies the subject "yo" through the verb "vivir".
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