Porque te vas? Jeanette Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Porque te vas?' means 'Why are you leaving?' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Jeanette' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Original Lyrics: Hoy en mi ventana brilla el sol

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Adverb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Verb	Determiner	Noun
hoy	en	mío	ventana	brilla	el	sol
today	in (in various expressions)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	window (opening for light and air)	to shine	Masculine singular definite article; the.	sun
				3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb brillar
today	in	my	window	shines	the	sun

Aligned Translation: Today in my window the sun shines

Free Translation: Today in my window the sun shines

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Original Lyrics: Y el corazón

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
y	el	corazón
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	anatomy heart (organ of the body)

and	the	heart

Aligned Translation: And the heart

Free Translation: And the heart

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Original Lyrics: Se pone triste contemplando la ciudad

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se	pone	triste	contemplando	la	ciudad
Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	transitive to get (in certain phrases)	sad	to contemplate	the	city
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poner		Simple Gerund of the verb contemplar
oneself	gets	sad	contemplating	the	city

Aligned Translation: gets sad contemplating the city

Free Translation: He gets sad looking at the city

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Original Lyrics: Porque te vas

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Original Lyrics: Como cada noche desperté

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Verb
como	cada	noche	desperté
as (in the manner or role specified)	each; every	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	intransitive:often _ pronominal to wake up
			1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb despertar
as	each	night	I woke up

Aligned Translation: Like every night I woke up

Free Translation: Like every night I woke up

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Original Lyrics: Pensando en ti

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pensando	en	ti
to think	in (in various expressions)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
Simple Gerund of the verb pensar
thinking	in	you

Aligned Translation: Thinking of you

Free Translation: Thinking of you

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Original Lyrics: Y en mi reloj todas las horas vi pasar

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Conjunction	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Adjective	Determiner	Noun	Verb	Verb
y	en	mío	reloj	todo	las	hora	vi	pasar
and	in (in various expressions)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	clock	all, every	the	hour (a time period of sixty minutes)	to see (literally)	to pass
							1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb ver	Infinitive
and	in	my	clock	all	the	hour	I saw	to pass

Aligned Translation: And on my watch all I saw the hours go by

Free Translation: And on my watch all the hours I saw go by

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Original Lyrics: Porque te vas

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Original Lyrics: Todas las promesas de mi amor se irán contigo

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Adjective	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
todo	las	promesa	de	mío	amor	se	irán	con	ti
all, every	the	promise	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	love	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	intransitive to go	with	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
							3rd Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb ir
all	the	promises	of	my	love	oneself	will go	with	you

Aligned Translation: All the promises of my love will go with you

Free Translation: All the promises of my love will go with you

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Original Lyrics: Me olvidarás

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Pronoun	Verb
yo	olvidarás
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb olvidar
me	you will forget

Aligned Translation: You'll forget me

Free Translation: You'll forget me

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Original Lyrics: Me olvidarás

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Pronoun	Verb
yo	olvidarás
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb olvidar
me	you will forget

Aligned Translation: You'll forget me

Free Translation: You'll forget me

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Original Lyrics: Junto a la estación hoy lloraré igual que un niño

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Adjective	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adverb	Verb	Adjective	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
junto	a	la	estación	hoy	lloraré	igual	que	un	niño
together	to	the	transport station	today	intransitive to cry, to weep	equal	that	a	child; boy, girl
					1st Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb llorar
together	to	the	station	today	I will cry	equal	that	a	child

Aligned Translation: By the station today I will cry like a child

Free Translation: By the station today I will cry like a child

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Original Lyrics: Porque te vas

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Original Lyrics: Porque te vas

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Original Lyrics: Bajo la penumbra de un farol

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
bajo	la	penumbra	de	un	farol
under (in both literal and figurative senses)	the	penumbra	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	a	lantern

under	the	penumbra	of	a	lantern

Aligned Translation: Under the gloom of a lantern

Free Translation: Under the gloom of a lantern

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Original Lyrics: Se dormirán

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Pronoun	Verb
se	dormirán
Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	intransitive to sleep
	3rd Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb dormir
oneself	will sleep

Aligned Translation: They will fall asleep

Free Translation: They will fall asleep

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Original Lyrics: Todas las cosas que quedaron por decir

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Adjective	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Verb	Preposition	Verb
todo	las	cosa	que	quedaron	por	decir
all, every	the	thing (object, concept)	that	reflexive to stay; to remain, to stick	in the sense of: given in an exchange for (indicates something given in an exchange)	to say, to tell
				3rd Person Plural Indicative Preterite of the verb quedar		Infinitive
all	the	things	that	stayed	for	to say

Aligned Translation: All the things left to say

Free Translation: All the things left to say

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Original Lyrics: Se dormirán

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Pronoun	Verb
se	dormirán
Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	intransitive to sleep
	3rd Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb dormir
oneself	will sleep

Aligned Translation: They will fall asleep

Free Translation: They will fall asleep

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Original Lyrics: Junto a las manillas de un reloj

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junto	a	las	manilla	de	un	reloj
together	to	the	handle	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	a	clock

together	to	the	handle	of	a	clock

Aligned Translation: Next to the handles of a watch

Free Translation: Next to the handles of a watch

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Original Lyrics: Esperarán

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Aligned Translation: will wait

Free Translation: Wait

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Original Lyrics: Todas las horas que quedaron por vivir

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todo	las	hora	que	quedaron	por	vivir
all, every	the	hour (a time period of sixty minutes)	who; that	intransitive to be left; to remain	in the sense of: given in an exchange for (indicates something given in an exchange)	intransitive to live; to be alive
				3rd Person Plural Indicative Preterite of the verb quedar		Infinitive
all	the	hours	that	were left	for	to live

Aligned Translation: all the hours that were left to live

Free Translation: All the hours left to live

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Original Lyrics: Esperarán

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Aligned Translation: will wait

Free Translation: Wait

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Original Lyrics: Todas las promesas de mi amor se irán contigo

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Adjective	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
todo	las	promesa	de	mío	amor	se	irán	con	ti
all, every	the	promise	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	love	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	intransitive to go	with	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
							3rd Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb ir
all	the	promises	of	my	love	oneself	will go	with	you

Aligned Translation: All the promises of my love will go with you

Free Translation: All the promises of my love will go with you

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Original Lyrics: Me olvidarás

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Pronoun	Verb
yo	olvidarás
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb olvidar
me	you will forget

Aligned Translation: You'll forget me

Free Translation: You'll forget me

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Original Lyrics: Me olvidarás

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Pronoun	Verb
yo	olvidarás
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb olvidar
me	you will forget

Aligned Translation: You'll forget me

Free Translation: You'll forget me

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Original Lyrics: Junto a la estación hoy lloraré igual que un niño

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Adjective	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adverb	Verb	Adjective	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
junto	a	la	estación	hoy	lloraré	igual	que	un	niño
together	to	the	transport station	today	intransitive to cry, to weep	equal	that	a	child; boy, girl
					1st Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb llorar
together	to	the	station	today	I will cry	equal	that	a	child

Aligned Translation: By the station today I will cry like a child

Free Translation: By the station today I will cry like a child

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Original Lyrics: Porque te vas

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Original Lyrics: Todas las promesas de mi amor se irán contigo

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Adjective	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
todo	las	promesa	de	mío	amor	se	irán	con	ti
all, every	the	promise	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	love	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	intransitive to go	with	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
							3rd Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb ir
all	the	promises	of	my	love	oneself	will go	with	you

Aligned Translation: All the promises of my love will go with you

Free Translation: All the promises of my love will go with you

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Original Lyrics: Me olvidarás

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Pronoun	Verb
yo	olvidarás
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb olvidar
me	you will forget

Aligned Translation: You'll forget me

Free Translation: You'll forget me

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Original Lyrics: Me olvidarás

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Pronoun	Verb
yo	olvidarás
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb olvidar
me	you will forget

Aligned Translation: You'll forget me

Free Translation: You'll forget me

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Original Lyrics: Junto a la estación hoy lloraré igual que un niño

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Adjective	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adverb	Verb	Adjective	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
junto	a	la	estación	hoy	lloraré	igual	que	un	niño
together	to	the	transport station	today	intransitive to cry, to weep	equal	that	a	child; boy, girl
					1st Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb llorar
together	to	the	station	today	I will cry	equal	that	a	child

Aligned Translation: By the station today I will cry like a child

Free Translation: By the station today I will cry like a child

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porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Original Lyrics: Todas las promesas de mi amor se irán contigo

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Adjective	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
todo	las	promesa	de	mío	amor	se	irán	con	ti
all, every	the	promise	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	love	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	intransitive to go	with	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
							3rd Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb ir
all	the	promises	of	my	love	oneself	will go	with	you

Aligned Translation: All the promises of my love will go with you

Free Translation: All the promises of my love will go with you

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Original Lyrics: Me olvidarás

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yo	olvidarás
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb olvidar
me	you will forget

Aligned Translation: You'll forget me

Free Translation: You'll forget me

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Pronoun	Verb
yo	olvidarás
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb olvidar
me	you will forget

Aligned Translation: You'll forget me

Free Translation: You'll forget me

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Original Lyrics: Junto a la estación hoy lloraré igual que un niño

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Adjective	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adverb	Verb	Adjective	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
junto	a	la	estación	hoy	lloraré	igual	que	un	niño
together	to	the	transport station	today	intransitive to cry, to weep	equal	that	a	child; boy, girl
					1st Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb llorar
together	to	the	station	today	I will cry	equal	that	a	child

Aligned Translation: By the station today I will cry like a child

Free Translation: By the station today I will cry like a child

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porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

Free Translation: Because you're leaving

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
porque	tú	vas
because	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to go
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir
because	you	go

Aligned Translation: Because you' 're leaving

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Review

★ Song Info ★

"Porque te vas" is a popular Spanish-language song performed by the French singer Janette Anne Dimech, known by her stage name Janette. The song was released in 1974 and quickly became a hit in Spain and across the Spanish-speaking world. It is a blend of folk and pop music with melancholic lyrics.

★ Song Emotion ★

The song "Porque te vas" is known for its melancholic and bittersweet emotions. The lyrics convey a sense of loss and longing, as the singer laments the departure of a loved one. The emotional depth of the song has resonated with many listeners over the years and has made it a classic in the Spanish-language music repertoire.

★ Learning Facts for Spanish Students ★

"Porque te vas" is an excellent song for Spanish learners due to its clear and enunciated lyrics. The slow tempo and emotional nature of the song make it easier for students to understand and connect with the lyrics.
The use of the word "porque," meaning "why," is a key feature in the song's title. Students can learn about the use of conjunctions and question words in Spanish.
The song's repetitiveness and simple structure are conducive to language learners as they can practice listening comprehension and vocabulary.

★ Interesting Facts about the Song ★

The song was originally composed by José Luis Perales and was featured in the soundtrack of the 1976 Spanish film "Cria Cuervos" (Raise Ravens), directed by Carlos Saura.
Janette, the singer, is better known as a French singer, and "Porque te vas" is one of her few songs in Spanish. Despite this, the song became her most recognized work.
The song has been covered by various artists over the years, further solidifying its status as a classic.

★ Music Video Description ★

The official music video for "Porque te vas" is a simple yet impactful production. It primarily features Janette singing in a picturesque outdoor setting. The visuals enhance the song's emotional depth, capturing the sense of longing and solitude expressed in the lyrics. The video's simplicity allows the viewer to focus on the lyrics and the singer's heartfelt performance.

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Average Ratings

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

Many words used are not in common daily usage.^RAE

Porque te vas? has 115 BPM (beats per minute)

Porque te vas? is suitable for DELE A1 Level students in terms of language complexity.

References

^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 87031 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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