Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a musical journey through the vibrant world of Latin urban music with 'Cuando No Era Cantante.' This powerful collaboration offers a unique opportunity to explore the nuances of modern reggaeton and trap, featuring diverse vocal styles and cultural influences. You'll learn contemporary Spanish slang and expressions while experiencing a track that masterfully combines raw emotion with undeniable rhythm, making it a perfect entry point to the genre's rich soundscape and lyrical storytelling. The collaboration of these prominent artists makes this song particularly special, showcasing the evolution and fusion of Latin music styles.
Key Vocabulary
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chingar tʃinˈɡaɾ B2 |
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gangster ɡaŋsˈteɾ A2 |
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implante imˈplan.te B1 |
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Lamborghini λam.boɾˈɡi.ni A1 |
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Prada ˈpɾa.ða A1 |
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Chanel ʃaˈnɛl A1 |
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Draco ˈdɾa.ko B1 |
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kilo ˈki.lo A1 |
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toto ˈto.to B2 |
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cholo ˈtʃo.lo B1 |
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elegante e.leˈɣan.te A2 |
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extravagante eks.tɾa.βaˈɣan.te B1 |
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marcas ˈmaɾ.kas A2 |
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besotes beˈso.tes A2 |
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puercos ˈpweɾ.kos A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Qué bonito se mira ese cu-u-u
➔ Present tense of 'mirar' (to look)
➔ The verb 'mira' is in the present tense, indicating a current action or state.
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Cuando estoy adentro gritas 'uh-uh-uh'
➔ Present tense of 'gritar' (to shout)
➔ The verb 'gritas' is in the present tense, describing a habitual or current action.
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Que no sea nada extravagante
➔ Subjunctive mood after 'que'
➔ The subjunctive mood is used after 'que' to express a wish or suggestion.
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Para matar esas ganas de vernos
➔ Infinitive after 'para'
➔ The infinitive 'matar' is used after 'para' to indicate purpose.
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Como antes, baby, vamo' a hacerlo como antes
➔ Future tense with 'vamos a'
➔ The phrase 'vamo' a hacerlo' uses 'vamos a' to express a future action.
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Antes de que yo me hiciera un gangster
➔ Preterite subjunctive after 'antes de que'
➔ The preterite subjunctive 'me hiciera' is used after 'antes de que' to indicate a past action that occurred before another past action.
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Chingando como ante', después no venga' a reclamarme
➔ Present participle with 'chingando'
➔ The present participle 'chingando' is used to describe an ongoing action.
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Yo sé, baby, baby, yo sé
➔ Present tense of 'saber' (to know)
➔ The verb 'sé' is in the present tense, indicating current knowledge.
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Pero bajo en el Lamborghini (Oh-oh) y tú va' a mojarte (Uah)
➔ Future tense with 'vas a'
➔ The phrase 'va' a mojarte' uses 'vas a' to express a future action.
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