Lyrics & Translation
Discover the vibrant sounds of Colombia with "La Bicicleta" by Carlos Vives and Shakira, a catchy blend of vallenato, pop, and reggaeton. This song offers a fun way to learn Spanish while immersing yourself in the rich culture and landscapes of the Colombian coast. Experience the joy and nostalgia of this award-winning hit!
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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heridas /eˈɾidas/ B2 |
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pasado /paˈsa.ðo/ A2 |
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bici /ˈbi.θi/ A1 |
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lleve /ˈʎe.βe/ A2 |
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vallenato /ba.ʝeˈna.to/ Unknown |
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desesperado /des.es.peˈɾa.ðo/ B2 |
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cartica /kaɾˈti.ka/ Unknown |
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guardo /ˈɡwaɾ.ðo/ A2 |
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sueño /ˈswe.ɲo/ B1 |
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corazón /ko.ɾaˈθon/ A2 |
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feliz /feˈlis/ A2 |
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gente /ˈxen.te/ A1 |
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diferente /di.feˈɾen.te/ A2 |
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ola /ˈo.la/ A2 |
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barco /ˈbaɾ.ko/ A2 |
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pés /ˈpes/ A1 |
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niño /ˈni.ɲo/ A1 |
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cabello /kaˈβe.ʎo/ A2 |
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sol /sol/ A1 |
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casa /ˈka.sa/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nada voy a hacer / Rebuscando en las heridas del pasado
➔ Periphrastic Future (ir + a + infinitive) and Gerund (-ando/-iendo)
➔ "Voy a hacer" is the periphrastic future, expressing near future intentions. "Rebuscando" is the gerund, indicating an action in progress.
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Yo no quiero ser un tipo de otro lado
➔ Use of "ser" vs "estar" (Ser for permanent characteristics)
➔ Here, "ser" is used to describe a fundamental characteristic or identity that the speaker doesn't want to assume. 'Ser un tipo' implies a role or type of person.
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Una cartica que yo guardo donde te escribí
➔ Relative Clause with 'que'
➔ "que yo guardo donde te escribí" is a relative clause modifying "una cartica." 'Que' introduces the clause. The use of "donde" further specifies the location.
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Que te sueño y que te quiero tanto
➔ Indirect Object Pronouns and Intensifier "tanto"
➔ "Te" is the indirect object pronoun (to you). "Tanto" intensifies the verb 'quiero,' meaning 'I love you so much.'
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Que hace rato está mi corazón / Latiendo por ti, latiendo por ti
➔ Present progressive (estar + gerund) and Preposition 'por'
➔ "Está latiendo" is the present progressive, showing an ongoing action. "Por ti" indicates the reason or motivation for the action - 'for you.'
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Le gusta que le digan que es la niña, la lola
➔ Subjunctive after expressions of emotion (gustar)
➔ While the verb "es" is in the indicative in this specific example, the common construction with "gustar" often triggers the subjunctive when expressing preferences about actions. In this case, the phrase means: 'She likes that they call her the girl, the lola'.
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Pa' que juguemos bola 'e trapo allá en Chancleta
➔ Contraction ('Pa') and Subjunctive after "para que"
➔ "'Pa' que" is a contraction of "para que" (in order that). "Juguemos" is in the subjunctive mood because it follows "para que", expressing purpose or intention.
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