¿Dónde están tus ojos negros? – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English
Lyrics & Translation
Explore the evocative Spanish lyrics of "¿Dónde están tus ojos negros?" by Santabárbara. This 1976 pop ballad beautifully expresses themes of longing and reunion, offering a glimpse into the emotional landscape of lost love. Learning through this song can provide insight into Spanish expressions of yearning and nostalgic sentiment.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ojos /ˈoxos/ A2 |
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negros /ˈneɣɾos/ A2 |
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dónde /ˈdonde/ A1 |
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están /esˈtan/ A2 |
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tus /tus/ A1 |
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quién /ˈkjeŋ/ A1 |
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robó /roˈβo/ B1 |
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dormí /doɾˈmi/ B1 |
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llevo /ˈʝeβo/ B1 |
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corazón /koɾaˈθon/ A2 |
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mirada /miˈaða/ A2 |
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feliz /feˈlis/ A2 |
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imposible /imˈpoβiβle/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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¿Dónde están tus ojos negros?
➔ Interrogative structure for asking about location.
➔ The phrase "¿Dónde están..." means "Where are..." indicating a search for something.
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¿Quién me los robó mientras me dormí?
➔ Use of past tense to describe a completed action.
➔ The phrase "¿Quién me los robó...?" translates to "Who stole them from me...?" indicating a past event.
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Buscándolos salí de mi casa.
➔ Gerund form used to indicate an ongoing action.
➔ The phrase "Buscándolos..." means "Searching for them..." indicating an action in progress.
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Me pareció imposible.
➔ Impersonal construction to express feelings or opinions.
➔ The phrase "Me pareció imposible" translates to "It seemed impossible to me," indicating a personal feeling.
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Igual que como antes de ti.
➔ Comparative structure to express similarity.
➔ The phrase "Igual que..." means "Just like..." indicating a comparison to a previous state.
Album: Todas sus grabaciones (1973-1978)
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