Buenos Aires
Lyrics:
Vocabulary in this song:
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tradire /tradiˈre/ B1 |
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rimorso /rimˈorzo/ B2 |
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lama /ˈlama/ A2 |
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scena /ˈʃeːna/ A2 |
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scuro /ˈskuːro/ B1 |
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sconosciuto /skonoˈʃuːito/ B2 |
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male /ˈmaːle/ A1 |
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scoprire /skoprire/ B1 |
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notte /ˈnɔtte/ A2 |
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ombra /ˈombra/ B2 |
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fumo /ˈfumo/ A2 |
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Grammar:
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Se la verità è una rosa, noi siamo le spine
➔ Conditional clause with 'se' (if) + present indicative, expressing a hypothetical situation
➔ 'Se' introduces a **conditional clause** that discusses a hypothetical situation or condition
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Dicono lasciarsi è sempre meglio di tradire
➔ Impersonal form using 'dicono' (they say) + infinitive, expressing general opinion
➔ 'Dicono' is used to state a **general opinion or belief** that is not attributed to a specific subject
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Per rialzarsi a volte si comincia dalla fine
➔ Reflexive verb in the present tense 'si comincia' (one begins), with 'dalla fine' (from the end) indicating starting point
➔ 'Si comincia' is a **reflexive verb** in the present tense meaning 'to start oneself', emphasizing the action's self-directed nature
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E' facile incontrarsi in questa città
➔ Infinitive reflexive pronoun 'incontrarsi' (to meet oneself), with 'facile' (easy) indicating an easy action
➔ 'Incontrarsi' is a **reflexive infinitive** meaning 'to meet each other', with 'facile' (easy) describing the ease of doing so
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Cento lame in Buenos Aires
➔ Noun phrase with 'cento lame' (a hundred blades) indicating metaphorical knives, showing quantity and metaphor
➔ 'Cento lame' is a **noun phrase** depicting metaphorical blades, emphasizing emotional pain or danger