Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the heart of Mexican romantic music with "Como Hacer Para Olvidar," a powerful duet by legends José José and Juan Gabriel. This song is a beautiful opportunity to learn Spanish through its rich, emotional lyrics about heartbreak and longing, set to the soulful sounds of mariachi. Its vivid storytelling and universal themes make it an unforgettable listen and a perfect entry point into the language's expressive power.
Key Vocabulary
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olvidar ol.bi.ˈðar A2 |
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triste ˈtris.te A1 |
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desilusión des.i.lu.ˈsjon B1 |
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cantínero kan.ti.ˈne.ɾo B1 |
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mariachi ma.ɾi.ˈa.tʃi B1 |
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despedida des.pe.ˈði.ða B1 |
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arrepentido ar.re.pen.ˈti.ðo A2 |
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enamorado e.na.mo.ˈɾa.ðo A2 |
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antojo an.ˈto.xo A2 |
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dolor do.ˈloɾ A1 |
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tristeza tris.ˈte.sa A1 |
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cobarde ko.ˈβar.ðe A2 |
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querer ke.ˈɾeɾ A1 |
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partir par.ˈtir A2 |
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alma ˈal.ma B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Aquí estoy en el Tenampa
➔ Present tense with locative adverb
➔ The phrase uses the present tense verb 'estoy' (am) with the locative adverb 'aquí' (here) to indicate the speaker's current location.
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Y él me ayuda a olvidar
➔ Present tense with indirect object pronoun
➔ The sentence uses the present tense verb 'ayuda' (helps) with the indirect object pronoun 'me' to indicate the action is performed for the speaker.
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Pero hoy me han dado ganas
➔ Present perfect with indirect object pronoun
➔ The sentence uses the present perfect 'han dado' (have given) with the indirect object pronoun 'me' to express a recent change in the speaker's desire.
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Cómo me duele el no haberle escuchado
➔ Present tense of 'doler' with infinitive construction
➔ The sentence uses the present tense of 'doler' (to hurt) followed by the infinitive construction 'el no haberle escuchado' to express ongoing emotional pain.
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Ay, cómo hacer para olvidar
➔ Interjection with infinitive verb
➔ The phrase uses the interjection 'Ay' followed by the infinitive verb 'hacer' to express frustration or despair.
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Todo es porque todavía no he aprendido a olvidar
➔ Present perfect with negative construction
➔ The sentence uses the present perfect 'no he aprendido' (have not learned) with a negative construction to emphasize the ongoing lack of ability to forget.
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