Lyrics & Translation
Explore the heartfelt lyrics of Jorge & Mateus' "Voa, Beija-flor." This Brazilian sertanejo hit uses the powerful imagery of a hummingbird to convey a message of self-respect and moving on from unfulfilling relationships, offering insights into themes of love, betrayal, and empowerment.
Key Vocabulary
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ A2 |
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paixão /pazɐ̃w̃/ B1 |
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coração /kɔɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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beija-flor /ˌbẽiʒɐˈflɔɾ/ B1 |
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mordo /ˈmoodu/ A2 |
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suga /ˈsuɡɐ/ A2 |
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fim /fĩ/ A2 |
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disposto /dʒisˈpoʃtu/ B2 |
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caminho /kɐˈmiɲu/ A2 |
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seguir /seˈɡiɾ/ A2 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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calor /kaˈloʁ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se soubesse de verdade não maltratava meu coração
➔ Use of the imperfect subjunctive mood to express hypothetical situations.
➔ The phrase "Se soubesse" uses the *imperfect subjunctive* to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past.
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Vai sentir o amargo de outras bocas lembrando o meu sabor
➔ Use of the future tense "Vai sentir" to express an upcoming or inevitable action.
➔ The phrase "Vai sentir" employs the *future tense* to indicate an event that will happen, conveying inevitability or certainty about the action.
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Procure logo um novo alguem pra te levar pro céu
➔ Use of the imperative mood "Procure" to give a direct command or suggestion.
➔ The verb "Procure" is in the *imperative mood*, used here to give a direct command or advice to find someone new.
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Você não sabe o que é amor nem tão pouco paixão
➔ Use of "não sabe" to express negation in the present tense with the verb "saber".
➔ The phrase "não sabe" is the *present tense* of "saber" in the negative form, indicating ignorance or lack of knowledge.
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Você seguiu outros caminhos eu fiquei chorando aqui
➔ Past tense forms "seguiu" and "fiquei" indicate completed actions in the past.
➔ The verbs "seguiu" and "fiquei" are in the *past simple tense*, indicating completed actions in the past.
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A sua vida de aventuras você vai seguir
➔ Use of the *future tense* "vai seguir" to indicate a planned or inevitable future action.
➔ The phrase "vai seguir" employs the *future tense* to express an action that is going to happen or is certain to happen.
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