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
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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
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Tudo Nosso
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Zen
Anitta, Rasel
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Anitta, Becky G
São Paulo
The Weeknd, Anitta
Brazilera
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