Lyrics & Translation
“Yo Viviré” by Celia Cruz is more than just a song; it's a vibrant celebration of life and perseverance, perfectly embodied by the Queen of Salsa. Delve into its lyrics to grasp the rich expressions of strength, cultural identity, and joy that make Spanish a dynamic and emotive language.
Key Vocabulary
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voz /boθ/ B1 |
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cantaré /kantaˈɾe/ A2 |
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canción /kanˈθjon/ A2 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ B1 |
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amigos /aˈmiɣos/ A2 |
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vida /ˈβiða/ A1 |
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sueños /ˈsweɲos/ B1 |
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paso /ˈpase/ A2 |
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generación /xeneɾaˈθjon/ B2 |
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tiempo /ˈtjempo/ A2 |
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cielo /ˈθje.lo/ B1 |
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libertad /liβeɾˈtad/ B2 |
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gracias /ˈɡɾaθjas/ A1 |
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regalo /reˈɣalo/ B2 |
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barrieras /bariˈɾeɾas/ B2 |
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fondo /ˈfondo/ B1 |
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reino /ˈreino/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mi voz puede volar, puede atravesar
➔ Present tense for ability.
➔ The phrase "can fly" indicates ability.
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Así es mi voz que sale de mi corazón
➔ Relative clause.
➔ The clause "that comes from my heart" describes "my voice."
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Y volará sin yo querer
➔ Future tense.
➔ The phrase "will fly" indicates an action that will happen.
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Y ahora vuelvo a recordar aquel tiempo atrás
➔ Present tense for habitual actions.
➔ The phrase "I remember" indicates a habitual action.
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Doy gracias a Dios por este regalo
➔ Present tense for giving thanks.
➔ The phrase "I give thanks" expresses gratitude in the present.
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Sobreviviendo, en esta vida es lo que estoy haciendo
➔ Present continuous tense.
➔ The phrase "I am surviving" indicates an ongoing action.
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Para ti, mi gente, siempre cantaré
➔ Future tense for promises.
➔ The phrase "I will sing" indicates a promise for the future.
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