Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language is an adventure, and what better way to dive into Brazilian Portuguese than with Léo Santana's electrifying hit, 'Zona de Perigo'! This song is a fantastic window into the vibrant and playful side of Brazilian culture and its music. By listening, you can pick up on the rhythm and flow of the language, learn some fun slang, and get a taste of the energy of Carnival. The lyrics are catchy and repetitive, making it easier to sing along and improve your pronunciation. Let the music guide you into a new 'zone' of language learning!
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.