Mambo Salentino
Lyrics:
Vocabulary in this song:
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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balla /ˈbal.la/ A2 |
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mambo /ˈmam.bo/ B2 |
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salentino /sa.lenˈtiː.no/ C1 |
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così /koˈzi/ A2 |
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stella /ˈstɛl.la/ A2 |
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cielo /tʃɛˈlo/ B1 |
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mare /ˈma.re/ A2 |
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gente /ˈdʒɛn.te/ A2 |
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primo /ˈpri.mo/ B1 |
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estrella /esˈtɾe.ʝa/ A2 |
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cercare /tʃerˈkaː.re/ B2 |
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vivere /viˈveː.re/ B2 |
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Grammar:
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Ancora in giro, quando se balla
➔ Use of 'quando' to introduce a temporal clause (when).
➔ 'quando' means 'when' and introduces a subordinate clause indicating time.
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Sta cadendo una stella
➔ Use of 'sta' + verb in gerund form to indicate the present continuous tense (is falling).
➔ 'sta' functions as an auxiliary verb to form the present continuous tense in Italian.
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Sei diversa, sei speciale
➔ Use of 'sei' (second person singular of 'essere') to describe qualities of the subject (you are different, you are special).
➔ 'sei' is the second person singular form of 'essere' (to be), used here to describe personal qualities.
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Non sarà per sempre ma
➔ Future tense with 'sarà' (will be) to express what will happen; use of 'per sempre' meaning 'forever'.
➔ 'sarà' is the future tense form of 'essere' (to be), indicating what will happen.
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Come l'estate in Salento
➔ Use of 'Come' to compare, meaning 'like' or 'as'.
➔ 'Come' means 'like' and introduces a simile or comparison.
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Se tra un secondo scappiamo via
➔ Use of 'se' + present subjunctive for conditional clauses (if).
➔ 'se' means 'if' and introduces a conditional clause, often with present subjunctive mood.
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Le nostre ombre sopra la sabbia
➔ Use of possessive adjective 'nostre' to indicate possession ('our shadows').
➔ 'Nostre' is a possessive adjective meaning 'our', showing possession of 'shadows'.