Lyrics & Translation
Learning Portuguese through 'Tarde Demais' offers a unique opportunity to connect with the emotional depth of the language. The song's clear and heartfelt lyrics about love, loss, and self-empowerment provide a beautiful context for understanding nuanced expressions. What makes this song special is its blend of contemporary pop with traditional Portuguese fado, offering a glimpse into the country's rich musical heritage while telling a universally relatable story.
Key Vocabulary
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porta /ˈpɔrtɐ/ A1 |
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medo /ˈmedu/ A2 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2 |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaʁ/ A2 |
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sabor /saˈboʁ/ B1 |
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abraço /aˈbɾasu/ B1 |
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dizer /dizeʁ/ B1 |
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compreender /kõpɾẽˈdeʁ/ B2 |
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segredo /seˈɡɾedu/ B2 |
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paz /paz/ B2 |
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amor /aˈmoʁ/ B2 |
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última /ˈultʃimɐ/ B2 |
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esquecer /iʃkeˈseʁ/ B2 |
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memória /meˈmɔɾiɐ/ C1 |
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trégua /ˈtɾɛɡwɐ/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Fecha essa porta
➔ Imperative mood (command).
➔ The verb "fecha" is in the **imperative** form, used to give commands or instructions.
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Sem olhar p'ra trás
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating manner, with omission of the preposition 'para'.
➔ This phrase describes doing something **without looking back**, using a prepositional phrase with an implied or omitted preposition.
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Abreça o medo e deixa-te levar
➔ Imperative form with reflexive pronoun (deixa-te), indicating letting oneself be carried away.
➔ The verbs are in **imperative mood**, with "deixa-te" being a reflexive form meaning "let yourself".
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Não é tarde demais
➔ Negative present tense with 'não é' + adjective phrase ('tarde demais').
➔ This structure is used to **affirm** that it is **not too late** in the present moment.
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Limpa o teu rosto e sai
➔ Imperative mood with coordinated verbs "Limpa" and "sai".
➔ The verbs are in **imperative** form, giving direct commands to **clean** and **leave**.
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Vai entender
➔ Futur simple tense of "ir" + infinitive "entender", expressing future intention or realization.
➔ This construction uses **futuro simples** to indicate **will understand** in the future.
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