Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Shakira's energetic hit, "La La La," and discover the cultural significance of this World Cup anthem! Learn about the blend of Brazilian rhythms and universal themes that make this song a celebration of global unity and the power of music to connect people.
Key Vocabulary
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bola /ˈboʊ.lə/ A1 |
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coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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mundo /ˈmũ.du/ A1 |
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ritmo /ˈʁit.mu/ B1 |
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verdade /veʁˈda.dʒi/ B1 |
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sorriso /soˈʁi.zu/ B2 |
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dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaʁ/ A2 |
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sentir /sẽˈtʃiʁ/ B1 |
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planeta /plaˈne.tɐ/ A2 |
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chamar /ʃaˈmaʁ/ A2 |
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dizer /d͡ʒiˈzeʁ/ B1 |
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espaço /isˈpa.su/ B2 |
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medo /ˈme.du/ A2 |
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verdadeiro /veʁdaˈje.ɾu/ B2 |
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chegar /ʃeˈɡaʁ/ A2 |
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jogar /ʒoˈɡaʁ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Quando a bola chega lá, Coração fica na rede
➔ Subjunctive mood (present subjunctive implicit)
➔ The phrase implies that *when* the ball arrives there, *the heart will be* in the net. While "fica" is in the present indicative, the implication of a future event contingent on another event suggests an underlying subjunctive idea. It's a common simplification in spoken Portuguese.
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Feel how the planet's become one
➔ Relative Clause/Indirect Question (how + clause as object of 'Feel')
➔ Here, "how the planet's become one" acts as a noun clause, functioning as the object of the verb "Feel". "How" introduces an indirect question, describing *the manner* in which the planet has become one. It isn't a direct question but a statement being perceived by the senses.
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Is it true that you want it?
➔ Cleft sentence with an introductory "Is it true that..."
➔ This is a cleft sentence where the focus is on the truth of the desire. It emphasizes the importance of *whether or not* the person truly wants it. The core statement being questioned is "You want it", but the "Is it true that..." construction adds emphasis and invites a confirmation.
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Then act like you mean it
➔ Conditional sentence (implied) / Imperative mood
➔ There's an implied conditional clause: "If it is true that you want it, then act like you mean it." The second part of the sentence, "act like you mean it," is an imperative, giving a direct command.
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