Lyrics & Translation
Explore the vibrant Brazilian culture and the spirit of community through Anitta and Jetlag Music's "Zé do Caroço." This song, a modern take on a classic narrative, uses infectious beats and powerful lyrics to tell the story of a local hero. By listening to "Zé do Caroço," you can gain insight into themes of leadership, social awareness, and cultural pride that resonate deeply within Brazilian communities, all while enjoying a unique blend of electronic and jazz influences.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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serviço /sɛrˈvi.sju/ B1 |
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alto-falante /aw.tu‧faˈlã.tʃi/ B2 |
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morro /ˈmo.ʁu/ A2 |
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feito /ˈfej.tu/ A2 |
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alvoroço /al.voˈro.su/ B2 |
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favela /faˈve.la/ A2 |
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quero /ˈke.ɾu/ A1 |
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fazer /faˈzeʁ/ A2 |
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líder /ˈli.dɛʁ/ B1 |
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nascendo /nasˈsẽ.du/ B2 |
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trabalha /tɾaˈbaʎa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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No serviço de alto-falante
➔ Preposition usage
➔ The phrase uses the preposition "de" to indicate possession or relation, meaning "in the loudspeaker service".
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Quem avisa é o Zé do Caroço
➔ Subject-verb agreement
➔ The subject "Quem" (who) agrees with the verb "avisa" (warns), indicating that the subject is singular.
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Carnaval não é esse colosso
➔ Negation
➔ The phrase uses "não" to negate the statement, meaning "Carnival is not this colossus".
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Está nascendo um novo líder
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense "está nascendo" to indicate an action currently in progress, meaning "a new leader is being born".
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Distrai toda gente com a sua novela
➔ Direct object
➔ The phrase includes a direct object "toda gente" (everyone) that receives the action of the verb "distrai" (distracts).
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Que o Zé do Caroço trabalha
➔ Subordinate clause
➔ The phrase contains a subordinate clause "que o Zé do Caroço trabalha" which provides additional information about the subject.
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E que malha o preço da feira
➔ Conjunction usage
➔ The conjunction "e" (and) connects two clauses, indicating that both actions are performed by the same subject.
Album: Zé do Caroço
Same Singer

Zé do Caroço
Anitta, Jetlag Music

Sua Cara
Major Lazer, Anitta, Pabllo Vittar

Proibidona
Gloria Groove, Anitta, Valesca

No Chão Novinha
Anitta, Pedro Sampaio

Faz Parte
Projota, Anitta

No Meu Talento
Anitta, MC Guimê

Menina Má
Anitta

Vai Malandra
Anitta, Mc Zaac, Maejor, Tropkillaz, DJ Yuri Martins

Combatchy
Anitta, Lexa, Luisa Sonza, MC Rebecca

Você Partiu Meu Coração
Nego do Borel, Anitta, Wesley Safadão

Terremoto
Anitta, Kevinho

Bang
Anitta

Sim Ou Não
Anitta, Maluma

Essa Mina É Louca
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Tudo Nosso
Filipe Ret, Anitta

DANÇARINA
Pedro Sampaio, Anitta, Nicky Jam, Dadju, MC Pedrinho

Make It Hot
Major Lazer, Anitta

Zen
Anitta, Rasel

Paloma
Fred De Palma, Anitta

Banana
Anitta, Becky G
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