Lyrics & Translation
Explore the enduring Italian hit "Teorema" by Marco Ferradini. This song, born from personal heartbreak, offers a unique perspective on love, with lyrics that contrast harsh relationship strategies with a final, empowering message of self-acceptance. Learn about the song's creation, its controversial yet insightful message, and its lasting impact on Italian music.
Key Vocabulary
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donna /ˈdɔnːa/ A2 |
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amore /aˈmoːre/ A2 |
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canzoni /kanˈtsoːni/ B1 |
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rose /roːze/ A2 |
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cuore /ˈkwɔːre/ A2 |
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sentire /senˈtiːre/ B1 |
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importante /imˈporːtanːte/ B2 |
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amare /aˈmaːre/ A2 |
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truccato /trukˈkaːto/ C1 |
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forte /ˈfɔrte/ B2 |
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lasciare /laˈtʃaːre/ B1 |
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pazienza /paˈdzjɛntsa/ B2 |
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cuore /ˈkwɔːre/ A2 |
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legge /ˈlɛdʒdʒe/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Prendi una donna, dille che l'ami
➔ Imperative + direct object + relative clause
➔ The structure starts with a command ('Prendi') followed by the direct object ('una donna') and a subordinate clause ('dille che l'ami') explaining what to tell her.
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Falla sempre sentire importante
➔ Imperative + infinitive + adjective
➔ The command 'Falla' (Make her) is followed by the infinitive 'sentire' (feel) and the adjective 'importante' (important) describing the desired feeling.
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Cerca di essere un tenero amante
➔ Infinitive phrase with 'di' + verb + indefinite article + noun
➔ This structure uses the infinitive 'essere' (to be) after 'di' to express trying or aiming to be something: 'un tenero amante' (a tender lover).
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Chi è troppo amato, amore non dà
➔ Relative pronoun + present tense + comparative adjective + clause
➔ Uses a relative pronoun ('Chi') with present tense ('è') and a comparative adjective ('troppo amato') to express 'those who are loved too much' and a clause that follows.
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Non esistono leggi in amore
➔ Negative form + present tense + plural noun
➔ Uses the negative 'Non esistono' (there are not) with 'leggi' (laws) in the present tense, indicating that 'there are no laws in love.'
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Lascia aperta la porta del cuore
➔ Imperative + adjective + article + noun + prepositional phrase
➔ The imperative 'Lascia' (leave) is followed by the adjective 'aperte' (open), then the noun phrase 'la porta del cuore' (the door of the heart), including a prepositional phrase.
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