Otro Ocupa Mi Lugar – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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amor /aˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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voz /bos/ A1 |
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amanecer /amaˈneθeɾ/ B1 |
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soledad /soleˈðað/ B2 |
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cuerpo /ˈkweɾpo/ A1 |
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sonrisa /sonˈrisa/ A2 |
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defecto /deˈfekto/ B1 |
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caricia /kaˈɾiθja/ B2 |
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lugar /luˈɣaɾ/ A1 |
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sed /seð/ A2 |
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mano /ˈmano/ A1 |
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hermano /eɾˈmano/ A1 |
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vida /ˈbida/ A1 |
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camino /kaˈmino/ A2 |
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destrozada /des.tɾoˈθa.da/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Fui Tu gran amor
➔ Past Simple of 'Ser' (to be)
➔ The line uses the past simple of 'ser' to describe a state that existed in the past. The verb 'fui' translates to 'I was'. This emphasizes the speaker *was* a great love, implying that is no longer the case.
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Y, ahora, otro ocupa mi lugar
➔ Present Simple Tense
➔ This line uses the present simple tense ('ocupa') to describe a current situation. The use of the present simple emphasizes the present reality of another person being in the speaker's place. *Ahora* specifies the present time.
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Otro duerme junto a ti
➔ Present Simple Tense
➔ Similar to the previous line, this line uses the present simple tense ('duerme') to describe a current action. It indicates the continuous and current nature of this new situation. The use of *junto a ti* emphasizes the intimacy.
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Él se lleva lo que amé
➔ Present Simple + Relative Clause (lo que)
➔ This line combines the present simple tense ('se lleva') with a relative clause introduced by 'lo que'. 'Lo que amé' acts as a noun phrase, referring to everything that the speaker loved. This syntax expresses the action of someone taking everything the speaker cherishes.
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Sin pensar que mi camino se acababa
➔ Gerund Phrase + Imperfect Subjunctive (acababa)
➔ This line starts with the gerund phrase 'Sin pensar', which means 'without thinking'. This is followed by a clause with the verb 'acababa' in the imperfect subjunctive. The imperfect subjunctive is used here because it describes a past action that was uncertain or hypothetical. It implies the speaker *didn't know* that their path was ending.
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Que sin ti no valgo nada
➔ Conditional Clause + Negative Statement
➔ This line states a condition and a consequence. The 'sin ti' (without you) establishes the condition, and 'no valgo nada' (I am worth nothing) is the negative consequence. This highlights the speaker's dependency and feeling of worthlessness without their love.
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Comprender que ayer te tuve entre mis manos
➔ Infinitive + Preterite + Possessive Pronoun
➔ 'Comprender' is an infinitive that indicates understanding or realizing something. 'Te tuve' is in the preterite tense, expressing a completed action in the past (I had you). 'Entre mis manos' is 'in my hands' showing possession and closeness that is no longer true.
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Y ahora eres de mi hermano
➔ Present Simple of 'Ser' + Preposition 'de' (possession)
➔ This line uses the present simple of 'ser' ('eres') to indicate a current state. The preposition 'de' expresses possession or belonging. This emphasizes that the woman now belongs to the speaker's brother, highlighting the loss and betrayal.