Fruta Fresca Carlos Vives Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Fruta Fresca' means 'Fresh Fruit' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Carlos Vives' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Lyrics and Translations

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Original Lyrics: Ese beso de tu boca que me sabe a fruta fresca

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Aligned Translation: That kiss of your mouth that tastes to fresh fruit to me

Free Translation: That kiss from your mouth that tastes like fresh fruit to me

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Original Lyrics: Que se escapó de tus labios y se metió en mi cabeza

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Aligned Translation: That escaped from your lips and got into my head

Free Translation: That slipped out of your lips and got into my head

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Original Lyrics: Ese beso con que sueño, cuando, las penas me acechan

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Aligned Translation: That kiss with which I dream, when the troubles stalk me

Free Translation: That kiss I dream about, when, sorrows stalk me

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Original Lyrics: Que me lleva al mismo cielo y a la tierra me regresa

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Aligned Translation: 'Cause it takes me to the same Heaven and it takes me back to the Earth

Free Translation: That takes me to Heaven and makes me come back to Earth

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Original Lyrics: Y que reza, reza, que reza

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Aligned Translation: And that prays, prays, that prays

Free Translation: And which prays, prays, which prays

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Original Lyrics: Y aunque ya no tenga cura

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Aligned Translation: And although I don't have cure anymore

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Original Lyrics: El recuerdo de su beso

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Aligned Translation: The memory of her kiss

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Original Lyrics: Me lleve hasta la locura

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Aligned Translation: Takes me to the madness

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Original Lyrics: Sí, sí,

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Aligned Translation: Yes, yes, yes

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Original Lyrics: Que este amor es tan profundo

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Aligned Translation: That this love is so profound

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: Y que lo sepa todo el mundo

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Aligned Translation: And that all the world knows it

Free Translation: And let everyone know

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Original Lyrics: Sí, sí,

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Aligned Translation: Yes, yes, yes

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Original Lyrics: Que este amor es tan profundo

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Aligned Translation: That this love is so profound

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: Y que lo sepa todo el mundo

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Aligned Translation: And that all the world knows it

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: La niñita de mis ojos

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Aligned Translation: The little girl of my eyes

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Original Lyrics: La que me endulza la vida

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Aligned Translation: The one that sweetens the life to me

Free Translation: The one that sweetens my life

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Original Lyrics: La que calma mis enojos

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Aligned Translation: The one who calms my angers

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Original Lyrics: La que se pone más linda

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Aligned Translation: The one that gets more pretty

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Original Lyrics: Cuando la llevo a una fiesta

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Aligned Translation: When I take her to a party

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Original Lyrics: Esa que siempre en mi cama

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Aligned Translation: That one who always in my bed

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Original Lyrics: Con los ángeles se acuesta

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Aligned Translation: Lays down with the angels

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Original Lyrics: Sí, sí,

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Aligned Translation: Yes, yes, yes

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Original Lyrics: Que este amor es tan profundo

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Aligned Translation: That this love is so profound

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: Y que lo sepa todo el mundo

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Aligned Translation: And that all the world knows it

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Original Lyrics: Sí, sí,

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Aligned Translation: Yes, yes, yes

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Original Lyrics: Que este amor es tan profundo

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Aligned Translation: That this love is so profound

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: Y que lo sepa todo el mundo

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Aligned Translation: And that all the world knows it

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Original Lyrics: Y que digan en la radio

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Aligned Translation: And that they say in the radio

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Original Lyrics: Que yo te quiero de veras

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Aligned Translation: That I really love you

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Original Lyrics: Que lo digan en los diarios

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Aligned Translation: That they say it in the newspapers

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Original Lyrics: Y después de la novela

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Aligned Translation: And after of the soap opera

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Original Lyrics: Y en un letrero que diga

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Aligned Translation: And in a sign that says

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Original Lyrics: Que como no hay ninguna

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Aligned Translation: That there isn't anyone like you

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Original Lyrics: Que lo digan en la China

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Aligned Translation: That they say it in the China

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Original Lyrics: Que digan en la luna

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Aligned Translation: That they say on the moon

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Original Lyrics: Sí, sí,

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Aligned Translation: Yes, yes, yes

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Original Lyrics: Que este amor es tan profundo

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Aligned Translation: That this love is so profound

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: Y que lo sepa todo el mundo

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Aligned Translation: And that all the world knows it

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Original Lyrics: Sí, sí,

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Aligned Translation: Yes, yes, yes

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Original Lyrics: Que este amor es tan profundo

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Aligned Translation: That this love is so profound

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: Y que lo sepa todo el mundo

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Aligned Translation: And that all the world knows it

Free Translation: And let everyone know

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Original Lyrics: Guararé

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Aligned Translation: Guarare

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Original Lyrics: Guararé

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Aligned Translation: Guarare

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Original Lyrics: Guararé, guararé, guararé

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Aligned Translation: Guararé, guararé, guararé

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Original Lyrics: Guararé

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Aligned Translation: Guarare

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Original Lyrics: Guararé

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Aligned Translation: Guarare

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Original Lyrics: No me olvides

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Aligned Translation: Don't forget me

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Original Lyrics: Que yo no te olvidaré

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Aligned Translation: 'Cause I won't forget you

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Original Lyrics: Sí, sí,

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Aligned Translation: Yes, yes, yes

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Original Lyrics: Que este amor es tan profundo

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Aligned Translation: That this love is so profound

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: Y que lo sepa todo el mundo

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Aligned Translation: And that all the world knows it

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Original Lyrics: Sí, sí,

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Aligned Translation: Yes, yes, yes

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Original Lyrics: Que este amor es tan profundo

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Aligned Translation: That this love is so profound

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Original Lyrics: Que eres mi consentida

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Aligned Translation: That you are my favorite

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Original Lyrics: Y que lo sepa todo el mundo

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Aligned Translation: And that all the world knows it

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Review

Summary and Interpretation

"Fruta Fresca" by Carlos Vives is a vibrant and romantic song that portrays the deep affection and admiration the singer has for his beloved. The lyrics are rich with imagery and sentiment, focusing on the sweetness and intensity of love. The song revolves around the memory of a kiss that tastes like fresh fruit, symbolizing the refreshing and delightful nature of their relationship. This kiss, which has a profound impact on the singer, serves as a recurring motif throughout the song, highlighting its significance in his life.

The lyrics express how this love takes him to great heights and brings him back to reality, reflecting the transformative power of love. The singer declares his beloved as his "consentida," a term of endearment that signifies a cherished one. He wants the world to know about the depth of his love, emphasizing its importance and his pride in their relationship. The chorus, with its repeated affirmation of love and the desire for public acknowledgment, underscores the song's central theme of passionate and proud affection.

Emotional Impact and Artistic Expression

"Fruta Fresca" evokes feelings of joy, warmth, and nostalgia. The song's melody and rhythm, combined with its heartfelt lyrics, create an uplifting and romantic atmosphere. Carlos Vives uses vivid imagery and repetition to emphasize the depth of his emotions. The description of the kiss as tasting like "fruta fresca" (fresh fruit) and the depiction of his beloved as the one who "endulza la vida" (sweetens life) and "calma mis enojos" (calms my anger) illustrate the sweetness and soothing nature of their relationship.

Vives weaves the story through a series of affectionate declarations and vivid images, painting a picture of a love that is both profound and publicly celebrated. The lyrics are structured to emphasize the singer's deep emotions and his desire to share this love with the world, making it clear that his beloved is an integral part of his life.

Explicit Themes and Song Mood

The song does not contain explicit themes but focuses on the wholesome and tender aspects of love. The imagery used is sweet and romantic, with an emphasis on the positive impact of the relationship. The overall mood of the song is joyous and celebratory, making it a quintessential love song that celebrates deep affection and the desire to proclaim it to the world.

Music Video and Visual Representation

The music video for "Fruta Fresca" complements the song's themes by depicting scenes of joy, celebration, and romance. The vibrant colors and lively settings reflect the song's upbeat and positive tone. The video often features Carlos Vives performing the song in festive environments, surrounded by dancers and musicians, which enhances the celebratory feel of the track. The visual representation underscores the idea of love being a source of joy and communal celebration.

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Average Ratings

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

Most words used are in very common daily usage.RAE

Fruta Fresca has 120 BPM (beats per minute)

Fruta Fresca is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

References

RAE Based on a median word frequency of 152 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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