Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the infectious rhythms of Falamansa's 'Xote dos Milagres'! This beloved Brazilian forró song is more than just a dance tune; it's a vibrant expression of hope and the belief in music's power to create miracles. Through its relatable lyrics and upbeat melody, you can explore themes of resilience, love, and finding strength even when feeling undervalued, all while experiencing the joyous spirit of Brazilian culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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nome /ˈnomi/ A1 |
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areia /aˈɾejɐ/ A2 |
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sangue /ˈsɐ̃ɡi/ A2 |
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corre /ˈkoʁi/ A1 |
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veia /ˈvejɐ/ B1 |
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valor /vaˈloɾ/ B1 |
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mãos /ˈmɐ̃ws/ A1 |
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lutar /luˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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forró /foˈʁɔ/ B2 |
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gente /ˈʒẽ.tʃi/ A1 |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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sentimento /sẽ̃.tʃiˈmẽ.tu/ B1 |
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coração /ko.ɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ A2 |
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paixão /pajˈʃɐ̃w̃/ B1 |
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surdo /ˈsuʁdu/ B1 |
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cego /ˈseɡu/ B1 |
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milagre /miˈlaɡɾi/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Escrevi seu nome na areia
➔ Preterite Perfect Simple (Past Simple)
➔ The verb "escrevi" is in the preterite perfect simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past. It directly translates to "I wrote".
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O sangue que corre em mim sai da tua veia
➔ Relative Clause with "que"
➔ The phrase "que corre em mim" is a relative clause modifying "o sangue" (the blood). The word "que" acts as the relative pronoun, meaning "that" or "which". It specifies *which* blood is being referred to.
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Então por que será que esse valor / É o que eu ainda quero ter
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Será que), Cleft Sentence Structure (É o que...)
➔ "Será que" expresses doubt or speculation, suggesting the subjunctive mood. The structure "É o que..." is a cleft sentence, used to emphasize a particular part of the sentence. In this case, it emphasizes *what* the speaker still wants to have.
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Tenho tudo nas mãos, mas não tenho nada
➔ Contrastive Conjunction "mas"
➔ The conjunction "mas" (but) expresses a contrast between having everything in hand and having nothing. It highlights the paradox of the situation.
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Então melhor ter nada e lutar pelo que eu quiser
➔ Infinitive as Noun (ter), Relative Pronoun with Preposition (pelo que)
➔ Here, "ter" (to have) functions as a noun. "Pelo que eu quiser" means "for what I want," combining the preposition "por" (for) with the relative pronoun "que" (what).
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Ouça o forró tocando e muita gente aí
➔ Imperative Mood (Ouça), Gerund (tocando)
➔ "Ouça" is the imperative form of the verb "ouvir" (to listen), meaning "Listen!". "Tocando" is the gerund form, indicating an ongoing action.
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Porém não é pecado se eu falar de amor
➔ Conditional Clause with "se"
➔ The clause "se eu falar de amor" (if I speak of love) introduces a condition. The main clause "não é pecado" (it is not a sin) is dependent on this condition.
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Que bate no compasso / Da zabumba de paixão
➔ Relative Pronoun "Que", preposition "Da" (de + a)
➔ "Que" refers back to "meu coração" ."Da" is a contraction of the preposition "de" and the definite article "a", and means "of the".
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