Quiero Ser Amaia Montero Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Quiero Ser' means 'I want to be' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Amaia Montero' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Original Lyrics: Quiero ser

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Aligned Translation: I want to be

Free Translation: I want to be

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Original Lyrics: Una palabra

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Aligned Translation: a word

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Original Lyrics: Serena y clara

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Aligned Translation: serene and clear

Free Translation: Serene and clear

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Original Lyrics: Quiero ser

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Aligned Translation: I want to be

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Original Lyrics: Un alma libre

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Aligned Translation: a soul free

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Original Lyrics: De madrugada

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Aligned Translation: in the morning

Free Translation: At dawn

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Original Lyrics: Quiero ser una emigrante

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Aligned Translation: I want to be a emigrant

Free Translation: I want to be an emigrant.

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Original Lyrics: De tu boca, delirante

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Aligned Translation: of your crazy mouth

Free Translation: From your mouth, delirious

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Original Lyrics: De deseos que una noche

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Aligned Translation: Of wishes that one night

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Original Lyrics: Convertiste en mi dolor

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Aligned Translation: you transform in my pain

Free Translation: You turned into my pain.

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Original Lyrics: Quiero creer

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Aligned Translation: I want to think

Free Translation: I want to believe

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Original Lyrics: Quiero saber

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Aligned Translation: I want to know

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Original Lyrics: Que dormiré a la verita tuya

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Aligned Translation: That I will sleep at yours verita

Free Translation: That I will sleep next to you.

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Original Lyrics: Quiero esconderme del miedo y mirar de una vez

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Aligned Translation: I want to hide myself of the fear and look of

Free Translation: I want to hide from fear and look once and for all

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Original Lyrics: Los ojos que tiene la luna

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Aligned Translation: The eyes that the moon has

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Original Lyrics: Quiero cantar

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Aligned Translation: I want to sing

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Original Lyrics: A la libertad

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Aligned Translation: To freedom

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Original Lyrics: Y caminar

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Aligned Translation: And walk

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Original Lyrics: Cerca del mar

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Aligned Translation: Close to the sea

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Original Lyrics: Amarradita siempre a tu cintura

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Aligned Translation: tied always to yours waist

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Original Lyrics: Que esta locura de amarte no puede acabar

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Aligned Translation: That this madness of loving you can't end

Free Translation: That this madness of loving you cannot end

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Original Lyrics: Por mucho que te entren las dudas

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Aligned Translation: for much that you enter the doubt

Free Translation: No matter how many doubts enter your mind

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Original Lyrics: De si eres

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Aligned Translation: Of if it's you

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Original Lyrics: El que me hace tan feliz

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Aligned Translation: the who I do so happy

Free Translation: The one who makes me so happy

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Original Lyrics: Quiero ser

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Aligned Translation: I want to be

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Original Lyrics: La que te jure

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Aligned Translation: the one that swears you

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Original Lyrics: Amor eterno

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Aligned Translation: Eternal love

Free Translation: Eternal love

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Original Lyrics: Quiero ser

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Aligned Translation: I want to be

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Original Lyrics: Una parada en la estación

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Aligned Translation: One stop at the station

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Original Lyrics: Que lleva tu nombre

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Aligned Translation: That bears your name

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Original Lyrics: Quiero ser el verbo puedo

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Aligned Translation: I want to be the verb I can

Free Translation: I want to be the verb 'can

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Original Lyrics: Quiero andarme sin rodeos

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Aligned Translation: I want to walk around without beating around the bush

Free Translation: I want to go straight without detours

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Original Lyrics: Confesarte que una tarde

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Aligned Translation: To confess that one afternoon

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Original Lyrics: Empecé a morir por ti

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Aligned Translation: I started to die for you

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Original Lyrics: Quiero creer

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Aligned Translation: I want to think

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Original Lyrics: Quiero saber

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Aligned Translation: I want to know

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Original Lyrics: Que dormiré a la verita tuya

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Aligned Translation: That I will sleep at yours verita

Free Translation: That I will sleep next to you.

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Original Lyrics: Quiero esconderme del miedo y mirar de una vez

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Aligned Translation: I want to hide myself of the fear and look of

Free Translation: I want to hide from fear and look once and for all

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Original Lyrics: Los ojos que tiene la luna

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Aligned Translation: The eyes that the moon has

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Original Lyrics: Quiero cantar

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Aligned Translation: I want to sing

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Original Lyrics: A la libertad

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Aligned Translation: To freedom

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Original Lyrics: Y caminar

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Aligned Translation: And walk

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Original Lyrics: Cerca del mar

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Aligned Translation: Close to the sea

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Original Lyrics: Amarradita siempre a tu cintura

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Aligned Translation: tied always to yours waist

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Original Lyrics: Que esta locura de amarte no puede acabar

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Aligned Translation: That this madness of loving you can't end

Free Translation: That this madness of loving you cannot end

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Original Lyrics: Por mucho que te entren las dudas

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Aligned Translation: for much that you enter the doubt

Free Translation: No matter how many doubts enter your mind

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Original Lyrics: De si eres

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Aligned Translation: Of if it's you

Free Translation: Of whether it's you

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Original Lyrics: El que me hace tan feliz

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Aligned Translation: the who I do so happy

Free Translation: The one who makes me so happy

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Original Lyrics: Quiero creer

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Aligned Translation: I want to think

Free Translation: I want to believe

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Original Lyrics: Quiero saber

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Aligned Translation: I want to know

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Original Lyrics: Que dormiré a la verita tuya

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Aligned Translation: That I will sleep at yours verita

Free Translation: That I will sleep next to you.

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Original Lyrics: Quiero esconderme del miedo y mirar de una vez

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Aligned Translation: I want to hide myself of the fear and look of

Free Translation: I want to hide from fear and look once and for all

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Original Lyrics: Los ojos que tiene la luna

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Aligned Translation: The eyes that the moon has

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Original Lyrics: Quiero cantar

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Aligned Translation: I want to sing

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Original Lyrics: A la libertad

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Aligned Translation: To freedom

Free Translation: To freedom

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Original Lyrics: Y caminar

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Aligned Translation: And walk

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Original Lyrics: Cerca del mar

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Aligned Translation: Close to the sea

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Original Lyrics: Amarradita siempre a tu cintura

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Aligned Translation: tied always to yours waist

Free Translation: Always tied to your waist

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Original Lyrics: Que esta locura de amarte no puede acabar

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Aligned Translation: That this madness of loving you can't end

Free Translation: That this madness of loving you cannot end

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Original Lyrics: Por mucho que te entren las dudas

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Aligned Translation: for much that you enter the doubt

Free Translation: No matter how many doubts enter your mind

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Original Lyrics: De si eres

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Aligned Translation: Of if it's you

Free Translation: Of whether it's you

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Original Lyrics: El que me hace tan feliz

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Aligned Translation: the who I do so happy

Free Translation: The one who makes me so happy

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Review

★ Song Info  

"Solo Tu" is a song by Amaia Montero from her album "Quiero Ser," released in 2008. Amaia Montero is a Spanish singer-songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist of the popular Spanish band La Oreja de Van Gogh. "Solo Tu" is a heartfelt ballad that showcases Montero's emotional and powerful vocals. The song is characterized by its melodic arrangement, featuring acoustic guitar and piano, which complements Montero's expressive lyrics and vocals.

★ Song Emotion  

The emotion conveyed in "Solo Tu" is one of deep and passionate love. The lyrics express a yearning for someone special, conveying a sense of longing and devotion. Montero's emotive delivery adds to the song's emotional intensity, making it a poignant and touching ballad that resonates with listeners who have experienced the highs and lows of love.

★ Learning Facts for Spanish Students 

  • "Solo Tu" is a great song for Spanish learners to practice listening and comprehension skills due to its clear and articulate vocal delivery.
  • The song's lyrics contain various examples of romantic vocabulary and expressions that can be useful for learners interested in expanding their romantic vocabulary in Spanish.
  • The song's slow tempo and melodic structure make it suitable for learners to practice pronunciation and intonation.

★ Interesting Facts about the Song 

  • Amaia Montero's departure from La Oreja de Van Gogh in 2007 marked the beginning of her solo career, with "Quiero Ser" being her debut album.
  • "Solo Tu" received positive reviews from critics and was well-received by Montero's fans.
  • Montero is known for her poetic and introspective songwriting style, which is evident in the lyrics of "Solo Tu."

★ Music Video Description  

The official music video for "Solo Tu" features Amaia Montero in a simple and intimate setting. It primarily focuses on her singing the song while accompanied by a piano and acoustic guitar. The video emphasizes the emotional depth of the song, with close-up shots of Montero's face conveying the sentiment of the lyrics. It maintains a minimalist aesthetic, allowing the viewer to connect with the raw emotion of the song.

★ Social Media of the Artist  

You can follow Amaia Montero on her social media platforms to stay updated with her music and activities:

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Average Ratings

Most people find the song lyrics very easy to understand lyrics, lyrics sung very slowly and it has hard to remember verbs and nouns

Most words used are in very common daily usage.RAE

Quiero Ser has 137 BPM (beats per minute)

Quiero Ser is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

References

RAE Based on a median word frequency of 387 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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