Elevador – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Ana Laura Lopes

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a delightful linguistic journey with Ana Laura Lopes' captivating pop single, "Elevador." This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Portuguese through its relatable narrative of modern romance and playful flirtation. You'll pick up everyday expressions and idioms related to dating and neighborly interactions, all set to a contagious, danceable beat. Its clear, conversational lyrics make it perfect for understanding spoken Portuguese in a natural context. Discover the charm of Brazilian pop and enhance your language skills as Ana Laura Lopes invites you into a story where a simple elevator ride leads to an unexpected connection. What makes this song special is its authentic portrayal of taking the initiative in love, making it both culturally insightful and incredibly fun to learn from.

[English]

Lucky me

To run into you

I'm all alone

I practiced what to say

Nice to meet you, your upstairs neighbor

If you ever need anything

I'm really into you

It feels like the elevator

Is really crowded

But if you want, darling

5, 0, 4

It feels like the elevator

Is really crowded

But if you want, darling

5, 0, 4

The intercom is on (Uh-uh-uh)

The intercom is (Uh-uh-uh)

Press 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

The intercom is (Uh-uh-uh)

Sorry

For the noise last night

I just stayed up late

I imagined you in my living room (Ah-ah)

Make yourself comfortable if you need anything

Make yourself at home

My house is your house

It feels like the elevator

Is really crowded

But if you want, darling

5, 0, 4

It feels like the elevator

Is really crowded

But if you want, darling

5, 0, 4

(It's hot in here, isn't it?)

The intercom is on (Uh-uh-uh)

The intercom is (Uh-uh-uh)

Press 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

The intercom is (Uh-uh-uh)

It feels like the elevator

Is really crowded

But if you want, darling

5, 0, 4

It feels like the elevator

Is really crowded

5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

The intercom is on (Uh-uh-uh)

Press 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

I'm waiting for you in my bedroom (Uh-uh-uh)

Press 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

The intercom is on (Uh-uh-uh)

Press 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

I'm waiting for you in my bedroom (Uh-uh-uh)

Press 5, 0, 4

(Who is it? Oh, it's you, you can come up)

...

[Portuguese]

Sorte a minha

Dar de cara com você

Tô sozinha

Ensaiei pra te dizer

Prazer, sua vizinha de cima

Se precisar de mim

Eu tô afim

Parece que o elevador

Tá muito apertado

Mas se você quiser, amor

5, 0, 4

Parece que o elevador

Tá muito apertado

Mas se você quiser, amor

5, 0, 4

O interfone tá ligado (Uh-uh-uh)

O interfone tá (Uh-uh-uh)

Aperta 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

O interfone tá (Uh-uh-uh)

Desculpa

Pelo barulho da noite passada

É que eu fiquei até tarde acordada

Imaginei você na minha sala (Ah-ah)

Fica à vontade se quiser alguma coisa

Fica à vontade

Mi casa es su casa

Parece que o elevador

Tá muito apertado

Mas se você quiser, amor

5, 0, 4

Parece que o elevador

Tá muito apertado

Mas se você quiser, amor

5, 0, 4

(Tá quente aqui, né?)

O interfone tá ligado (Uh-uh-uh)

O interfone tá (Uh-uh-uh)

Aperta 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

O interfone tá (Uh-uh-uh)

Parece que o elevador

Tá muito apertado

Mas se você quiser, amor

5, 0, 4

Parece que o elevador

Tá muito apertado

5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

O interfone tá ligado (Uh-uh-uh)

Aperta 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

Tô te esperando no meu quarto (Uh-uh-uh)

Aperta 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

O interfone tá ligado (Uh-uh-uh)

Aperta 5, 0, 4 (Uh-uh-uh)

Tô te esperando no meu quarto (Uh-uh-uh)

Aperta 5, 0, 4

(Quem é? Ah tá, pode subir)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sorte /ˈsɔʁ.tʃi/ A2	noun - luck
cara /ˈka.ɾa/ A2	noun - face
sozinha /soˈzi.ɲa/ A2	adjective - alone
dizer /diˈzeʁ/ A1	verb - to say
prazer /pɾaˈzeʁ/ A2	noun - pleasure
vizinha /viˈzi.ɲa/ A2	noun - neighbor (female)
precisar /pɾe.siˈzaʁ/ B1	verb - to need
afim /aˈfĩ/ B1	adjective - interested
elevador /e.le.vaˈdoʁ/ A1	noun - elevator
apertado /apeʁˈta.du/ B1	adjective - tight
interfone /in.teʁˈfõ.ni/ B2	noun - intercom
barulho /baˈɾu.ʎu/ B1	noun - noise
noite /ˈnɔi.tʃi/ A1	noun - night
quarto /ˈkwaʁ.tu/ A1	noun - room
esperando /es.peˈɾɐ̃.du/ B1	verb - waiting

Key Grammar Structures

• Sorte a minha

  ➔ Possessive pronoun

  ➔ “a minha” is a possessive pronoun referring to the speaker's luck.

• Tô sozinha

  ➔ Contraction of verb 'estar'

  ➔ “Tô” is a colloquial contraction of “estou,” the first-person singular present tense of 'estar.'

• Se precisar de mim

  ➔ Conditional clause

  ➔ “Se precisar de mim” is a conditional clause expressing a hypothetical situation.

• Parece que o elevador / Tá muito apertado

  ➔ Present tense of 'parecer' and 'estar'

  ➔ “Parece” and “Tá” are present tense forms of 'parecer' and 'estar,' respectively.

• Mi casa es su casa

  ➔ Spanish expression in Portuguese context

  ➔ “Mi casa es su casa” is a Spanish expression used in Portuguese to mean 'make yourself at home.'

• Tô te esperando no meu quarto

  ➔ Gerund with 'estando'

  ➔ “Esperando” is the gerund form of 'esperar,' indicating continuous action.

• (Tá quente aqui, né?)

  ➔ Tag question

  ➔ “né?” is a tag question seeking agreement or confirmation.