Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Brazilian trap with "Cria da Mainstreet" by Oruam and collaborators. This track offers a raw and authentic look into the artists' experiences and their connection to their roots, providing a vibrant example of contemporary Brazilian hip-hop slang and culture. Listen closely to the lyrics to grasp the powerful storytelling and unique expressions of the favela.
Key Vocabulary
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fogo /ˈfoɡu/ A2 |
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cidade /siˈdadʒi/ A2 |
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atenção /ate(n)ˈsɐ̃w̃/ B1 |
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verdade /veɾˈdadʒi/ B1 |
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coração /koɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ A2 |
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quebrado /keˈbɾadu/ B1 |
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passado /pasaˈdu/ B1 |
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soldado /solˈdadʊ/ B1 |
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mágua /ˈmaɡuɐ/ B2 |
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pecados /pekaˈduʃ/ B2 |
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assombram /ɐsõˈbɾɐ̃/ B2 |
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recomeçar /ɾeku.meˈsaɾ/ B1 |
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virar /viˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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pobreza /puˈbɾezɐ/ B2 |
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favela /faˈvelɐ/ B2 |
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vilão /viˈlɐ̃w̃/ B1 |
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lixo /ˈliʃu/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nós vai tacar fogo na cidade
➔ Colloquial use of 'vai' as a future auxiliary
➔ In standard Portuguese, the future tense is typically formed with 'ir' + infinitive (e.g., 'Nós iremos' or 'Nós vamos tacar'). The use of 'vai' here is a common informal variation.
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Me julgam porque falo a verdade
➔ Pronoun placement (proclisis)
➔ The direct object pronoun 'me' is placed before the verb 'julgam'. This is called proclisis and is common in informal Portuguese, especially when the verb is preceded by certain words or in certain grammatical constructions.
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Acertar no presente os erros do passado
➔ Verb in imperative mood (implied)
➔ Although 'Acertar' is in the infinitive, the sentence structure implies a command or strong suggestion: 'One should try to fix...'. This is a common way to express advice or intention in a poetic context.
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Todos os meus pecados me assombram de noite
➔ Use of definite article 'os' with possessive 'meus'
➔ In Portuguese, it's common to use the definite article before possessive pronouns when they modify a noun. 'Todos os meus pecados' translates to 'All of my sins'.
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E todo amanhecer é mais uma chance de recomeçar
➔ Metaphor and personification
➔ The dawn ('amanhecer') is presented as an opportunity ('chance') to restart. This is a metaphorical way of saying that each new day offers a fresh start.
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Eu vou fazer o jogo virar
➔ Idiomatic expression
➔ 'Fazer o jogo virar' is an idiom that means to turn the situation around, to change one's fortune, or to win when previously losing.
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Mano, sem ter que pegar na pistola
➔ Figurative language and ellipsis
➔ 'Mano' is slang for 'brother'. 'Sem ter que pegar na pistola' literally means 'without having to pick up the pistol'. It's used figuratively to mean achieving success or making changes without resorting to violence.
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Aqui o filho chora e a mãe não vê
➔ Proverbial expression and idiomatic usage
➔ This is a common Portuguese proverb that means that suffering or problems go unnoticed or are ignored by those who should be aware or offer help.
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Nós é o vilão do seu filminho preferido
➔ Use of 'é' as a copula and informal pronoun usage
➔ 'Nós é...' is an informal grammatical construction. Standard Portuguese would use 'Nós somos...'. It asserts identity and frames themselves as antagonists in a perceived narrative.
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