Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the rich culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, through Lila Downs' infectious song, "La Cumbia Del Mole." This vibrant cumbia not only introduces you to key vocabulary related to traditional Mexican cuisine and festivities but also immerses you in the rhythmic beauty of Spanish and the cultural significance of mole. Its repetitive lyrics and clear pronunciation make it an excellent choice for language learners to pick up new words and phrases while experiencing the joyous spirit of Mexican traditions.
Key Vocabulary
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toma /ˈto.ma/ A2 |
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pretende /pɾeˈtɛn.de/ B2 |
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hierba /ˈjeɾ.βa/ A2 |
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moler /moˈleɾ/ A2 |
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mole /mo.le/ B1 |
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chocolate /tʃokoˈla.tʃe/ A2 |
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pan /pan/ A1 |
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sal /sal/ A1 |
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canela /kaˈne.la/ B1 |
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pimienta /pjeˈmien.ta/ B2 |
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cielo /ˈcie.lo/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dicen que la hierba le cura la mala fe
➔ Use of indirect object pronoun 'le' to indicate who is affected by the action.
➔ 'Le' is used as an indirect object pronoun meaning 'to him/her,' showing who benefits or is affected by the action.
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Se muele con cacahuates
➔ Use of passive voice with 'se' to indicate general or indefinite action.
➔ 'Se' creates a passive or impersonal construction, implying that the action is done broadly or by unspecified subjects.
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Se muele ese chocolate
➔ Use of 'se' to form a passive or impersonal construction, making the action generic or indefinite.
➔ 'Se' introduces an impersonal or passive construction, implying that the chocolate is ground (milled) without specifying who does it.
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Se mueve la molendera
➔ Use of 'se' with 'mover' to indicate an impersonal or reflexive action in passive voice.
➔ 'Se' here is used to form a reflexive or impersonal construction, meaning the miller (or the machine) moves itself.
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Por el cielo de Monte Albán, de noche sueño contigo
➔ Use of 'conjugated' subjunctive verb 'sueño' (from 'soñar') to express a desire or poetic imagery.
➔ 'Sueño' is a first-person singular present tense form of 'soñar,' meaning 'I dream,' used here poetically to express longing or imagery.
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Por allá arriba
➔ Use of 'por allá' to indicate a distant or vague location, often used poetically or colloquially.
➔ 'Por allá' is an expression meaning 'over there' or 'in that vicinity,' used here poetically to evoke a distant or spiritual place.
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