'El Microbito' means 'The Microbe' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Fobia' human translated here by a native speaker.
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you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.
intransitive to go
to
transitive to feed (to give food to eat)
1st Person Singular Indicative Present
of the verb ir
Infinitive
from
you
I
go
to
to feed
Aligned Translation: from you I am going to feed
Free Translation: "I'm going to feed on you
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★ Song Info ★
"El Microbito" is a song by the Mexican rock band Fobia. It was released as part of their self-titled album, "Fobia," in 1990. The song is known for its catchy melody and provocative lyrics that explore themes of desire, sexuality, and societal norms.
★ Song Emotion ★
The song "El Microbito" has a playful and provocative emotion. It blends humor and satire to address taboo subjects, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
★ Learning Facts for Spanish Students ★
For Spanish students, "El Microbito" can be a valuable resource for learning the language. The song features clear and distinct Spanish lyrics, allowing learners to practice listening comprehension and expand their vocabulary. Additionally, the song's clever wordplay and cultural references provide insights into Mexican humor and social commentary.
★ Interesting Facts about the Song ★
"El Microbito" was a controversial song when it was released due to its explicit lyrics and themes, challenging societal norms in Mexico at the time.
Fobia is considered one of the pioneering bands of the Latin American rock en español movement, and this song is one of their most iconic tracks.
The band's name, "Fobia," means "phobia" in Spanish, reflecting their intention to explore psychological and emotional themes in their music.
★ Music Video Description ★
The music video for "El Microbito" features a surreal and visually striking narrative. It includes elements of performance art and dark comedy, further emphasizing the song's themes of desire and societal critique. While the video is not overly explicit, it conveys the song's message through creative and abstract imagery.
★ Social Media of the Artist ★
You can connect with Fobia and explore their music on various social media platforms:
Most people find the song lyrics very easy to understand lyrics,
lyrics sung very slowly and it has
very easy to remember verbs and nouns
Most words used are in very common daily usage.RAE
El Microbito has 122 BPM (beats per minute)
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RAE Based on a median word frequency of 7 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)
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