Lyrics & Translation
Discover the evocative world of Lucio Dalla's "Anna e Marco," a song that beautifully captures the universal feelings of youthful yearning, dissatisfaction, and the profound hope for connection. Through its poetic lyrics and melancholic melody, the song offers a glimpse into the dreams and quiet struggles of ordinary people, inviting listeners to connect with these emotions and reflect on their own life's journey.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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permalsa /permaˈloza/ B2 |
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bello /ˈbɛllo/ A2 |
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sguardo /ˈsɡwardo/ B1 |
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periferia /periˈfɛria/ B2 |
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cuore /ˈkwore/ A2 |
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grosse /ˈɡrɔsse/ B1 |
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carne /ˈkarne/ A2 |
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allarme /allaˈrme/ B2 |
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moto /ˈmɔto/ A2 |
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città /tʃitˈta/ A2 |
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ballo /ˈballo/ A2 |
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locale /loˈkale/ B1 |
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gente /ˈdʒɛnte/ A2 |
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strada /ˈstrada/ A2 |
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pelle /ˈpɛlːe/ B2 |
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paura /ˈpaura/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Anna, come sono tante
➔ Use of the verb 'essere' in the present tense with 'come' to compare or describe.
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Se chiude gli occhi lei lo sa
➔ Use of 'se' (if) with the present tense to indicate conditional or hypothetical scenario.
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Con sua madre e uma sorella
➔ Preposition 'con' (with) used to indicate accompaniment or relationship.
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Se chiude gli occhi lui lo sa
➔ Use of the present tense with 'se' to indicate a conditional statement about a habitual or ongoing situation.
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E la luna è una palla ed il cielo è un biliardo
➔ Use of the present tense of 'essere' to describe images or metaphors in poetic language.
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Qualcuno li ha visti tornare
➔ Use of the passato prossimo (present perfect) tense with 'ha' (has) to indicate completed action in the past.
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E si possono andare in città
➔ Use of the modal verb 'potere' (can) in the present tense to express possibility or ability.
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