Um Minuto – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian pagode with Exaltasamba's 'Um Minuto.' This song offers a window into the Portuguese language through its catchy melody and themes of romantic pursuit, allowing listeners to feel the pulse of Brazilian culture and the universal language of love and attraction.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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brincadeira /bɾĩkaˈdɐjɾɐ/ B1 |
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pegar /peˈɡaɾ/ A2 |
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passar /paˈsaɾ/ A2 |
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queimar /keˈmaɾ/ B1 |
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vestir /veˈstiɾ/ B1 |
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mexer /meˈʃeɾ/ B1 |
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deixar /deˈʃaɾ/ B1 |
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olhar /oˈʎaɾ/ A2 |
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mexer /meˈʃeɾ/ B1 |
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arrepender /aʁpẽˈdẽdeɾ/ B2 |
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dizer /diˈzeɾ/ A2 |
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amar /aˈmaɾ/ A1 |
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chegar /ʃeˈɡaɾ/ A2 |
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querer /keˈɾeɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Porque quando ela passa todos querem ver
➔ Subordinate clause with 'porque' meaning 'because'
➔ 'Porque' introduces a reason or cause, forming a subordinate clause that explains why all want to see.
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Se você brincar com fogo, você vai se queimar
➔ Conditional sentence with 'se' meaning 'if'
➔ 'Se' introduces a conditional clause, expressing the condition 'if you play with fire' and the result.
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Olha como ela é sexy, ela só quer jogar
➔ Use of 'como' to introduce a comparison meaning 'how'
➔ 'Como' introduces a comparison, showing an emphasis on how she is 'sexy', for example.
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Então chega mais pra cá, que eu vou corresponder
➔ Imperative verb phrase 'chega mais' meaning 'come closer'
➔ 'Chega mais' is an imperative command meaning 'come closer' or 'approach'.
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Deixa tudo e vem pra cá, você não vai se arrepender
➔ Imperative form 'Deixa tudo' meaning 'Leave everything'
➔ 'Deixa tudo' is an imperative telling someone to leave everything behind before coming.
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É assim que se faz, é assim que se faz
➔ Reflexive construction 'se faz' in the passive voice meaning 'is done'
➔ 'Se faz' is a reflexive phrase used to indicate that something 'is done' or 'happens' in a standard way.
Album: Exaltasamba 25 Anos Ao Vivo
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