Lyrics & Translation
Explore the depths of Spanish passion with Raphael's iconic ballad, "Yo soy aquél." This song not only showcases Raphael's powerful vocal delivery but also offers insight into themes of enduring love and devotion. Learning "Yo soy aquél" provides a window into expressive Spanish lyricism and the rich tradition of Latin ballads.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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quién /ˈkien/ A2 |
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persigue /peɾˈsie/ B1 |
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quererte /keˈɾeɾ.te/ A2 |
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vive /ˈbi.βe/ A2 |
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espera /esˈpe.ɾa/ A2 |
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sueña /ˈswe.ɲa/ A2 |
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quieriera /ˌkje.ɾjeˈɾi.a/ B1 |
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dueño /ˈdwe.ɲo/ A2 |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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vida /ˈbi.ðað/ A2 |
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lejano /leˈxa.no/ B2 |
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olvida /olˈβi.ða/ B2 |
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rezo /ˈre.θa/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Yo soy aquél que cada noche te persigue
➔ Present tense to express ongoing actions.
➔ The phrase "Yo soy" indicates the speaker's identity in the present.
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El que te espera, el que te sueña
➔ Relative clauses to provide additional information.
➔ The phrase "El que" introduces a relative clause describing the subject.
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Que como yo, nadie te amó
➔ Comparative structures to express similarity.
➔ The phrase "como yo" compares the speaker's love to others.
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Estoy aquí, aquí, para quererte
➔ Use of adverbs for emphasis.
➔ The repetition of "aquí" emphasizes the speaker's presence.
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Que por tenerte da la vida
➔ Infinitive verbs to express purpose.
➔ The phrase "para tenerte" indicates the purpose of the action.
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