Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Brazilian music with Léo Santana's "Zona de Perigo"! This infectious *pagode baiano* track offers a fantastic entry point for learning Portuguese, with its repetitive, easy-to-follow lyrics and a danceable rhythm that captures the joy of Brazilian festivities. Discover everyday expressions of flirtation and fun, and immerse yourself in the energetic spirit that made this song a massive Carnaval hit. You'll not only pick up new words but also feel the irresistible 'gingado baiano' (Bahian sway) through its compelling beat.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sensacional /sẽ.si.o.naɫ/ B2 |
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jeito /ˈʒej.tu/ A2 |
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normal /noɾˈmaɫ/ A1 |
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zona /ˈzɔ.nɐ/ A2 |
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perigo /peˈɾi.ɣu/ A2 |
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boca /ˈbo.kɐ/ A1 |
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mão /ˈmɐ̃w̃/ A1 |
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nuca /ˈnu.kɐ/ B1 |
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bebê /beˈbe/ A1 |
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provoca /pɾoˈvɔ.kɐ/ B1 |
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bunda /ˈbũ.dɐ/ B1 |
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pulsa /ˈpuw.sɐ/ B2 |
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gostando /ɡosˈtɐ̃.du/ A1 |
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pede /ˈpe.dʒi/ A1 |
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sentando /sẽˈtɐ̃.du/ A1 |
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jogando /ʒoˈɡɐ̃.du/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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É sensacional
➔ Present tense (is)
➔ The phrase uses the verb "*é*" to express a state of being in the present.
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O jeito que ela faz comigo
➔ Relative clause
➔ The phrase "*que ela faz comigo*" describes the way she does something, using a relative clause.
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Essa bebê provoca
➔ Present tense (provokes)
➔ The verb "*provoca*" is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action.
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Ela me pede (mais)
➔ Indirect object pronoun
➔ The phrase uses the indirect object pronoun "*me*" to indicate to whom she is asking.
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E vem sentando gostosinho pro pai
➔ Gerund (sitting)
➔ The gerund "*sentando*" indicates an ongoing action that is happening simultaneously.
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Faz o L
➔ Imperative mood (make)
➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood "*faz*" to give a command or request.
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Tô na zona de perigo
➔ Present continuous (am in)
➔ The phrase uses the present continuous "*tô*" to indicate a current state of being.
Same Singer

Zona de Perigo
Léo Santana

Invocada
Ludmilla, Léo Santana

Apaixonadinha
Marília Mendonça, Léo Santana, Didá Banda Feminina
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