Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the poetic language of desire with Babasónicos' "Rubí." The song's vivid, metaphorical lyrics—using gems and flowers to describe a lover—offer an excellent gateway to learning sophisticated, romantic Spanish vocabulary and figurative expressions. Its smooth Pop-Rock style and clear vocal delivery make the complex poetry accessible, helping you appreciate the nuanced beauty of the Spanish language in a modern rock context.
Key Vocabulary
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talismán /talisˈman/ B2 |
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irresistible /i.re.zis.ti.ble/ B1 |
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remar /reˈmar/ A2 |
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atracción /a.tɾakˈθjon/ A2 |
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retrocede /re.tɾoˈθe.ðe/ B1 |
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tentación /ten.taˈθjon/ A2 |
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carmesí /kaɾ.me.ˈsi/ B2 |
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flor /flor/ A1 |
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rubí /ruˈbi/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A1 |
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beber /beˈβeɾ/ A1 |
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romance /roˈman.θe/ A2 |
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cariño /kaˈriɲo/ A2 |
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primavera /pɾi.maˈβe.ɾa/ A2 |
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hoguera /oˈɣwe.ɾa/ B1 |
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encandila /en.kan.ˈdi.la/ B2 |
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ebria /ˈe.bɾja/ B1 |
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maravillas /ma.ɾaˈbi.ʎas/ A2 |
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fuera /ˈfwe.ɾa/ A1 |
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estación /es.taˈθjon/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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