Lyrics & Translation
Learning Spanish through music is a journey of passion, and there's no better vehicle than Camilo Sesto's “Vivir Así Es Morir de Amor.” This song offers a masterclass in expressing profound emotions, from the depths of despair to the fire of longing. Its rich, dramatic vocabulary and emotive phrasing provide a unique and powerful way to connect with the Spanish language, all while experiencing a timeless piece of musical history.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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razón /raˈθon/ B1 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ A2 |
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luchar /luˈtʃaɾ/ A2 |
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enamorar /ena.moˈɾaɾ/ B1 |
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alma /ˈalma/ B2 |
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llorar /ʝoˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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historia /isˈtoɾja/ A2 |
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hartar /aɾˈtaɾ/ B2 |
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melancolía /melan.koˈli.a/ B2 |
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vida /ˈbi.ða/ A1 |
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mendigo /menˈdi.ɡo/ B2 |
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amigo /aˈmi.ɡo/ A1 |
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ser /seɾ/ A1 |
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apoderar /apoðeˈɾaɾ/ B2 |
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locura /loˈku.ɾa/ B2 |
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amargura /amaɾˈɣuɾa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Siempre me traiciona la razón
➔ Use of indirect object pronoun 'me' combined with verb 'traiciona' to indicate someone or something betrays the speaker.
➔ The phrase demonstrates how Spanish uses pronouns before transfering the action to the indirect object.
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Vivir así es morir de amor
➔ Use of 'ser' + infinitive phrase ('es morir') to express an abstract way of describing a state or condition.
➔ The construction 'es' + infinitive describes an ongoing or general state.
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Por amor tengo el alma herida
➔ Use of 'tener' to express possession or a state, combined with a prepositional phrase 'por amor' indicating reason.
➔ This grammatical structure shows how 'tener' is used with nouns and prepositions to describe feelings and reasons.
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Ya no puedo más!
➔ Use of 'ya no' to express the idea of 'no longer' or 'anymore', combined with 'puedo' (can).
➔ Expresses frustration or a limit reached using 'ya no' + verb form 'puedo'.
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Vivir así es morir de amor
➔ Repetition of 'ser' + infinitive phrase to emphasize an existential or inevitable state.
➔ This linguistic device underscores the inevitability of the emotional experience expressed.
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Soy mendigo de sus besos
➔ Use of 'ser' + noun ('mendigo') indicating identity or role, combined with 'de' + noun to specify what one is longing for.
➔ Expresses a metaphorical role of someone longing for affection, using 'ser' + noun.
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Y quiero ser algo más que eso
➔ Use of 'querer' + infinitive 'ser' to express desire, followed by 'algo más que eso' to indicate wanting something beyond current state.
➔ This construction combines a verb of desire with an infinitive to express wanting to be more than what is currently experienced.
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