El Anillo Jennifer Lopez Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'El Anillo' means 'The Ring' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Jennifer Lopez' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Original Lyrics: Me tratas como una princesa y me das lo que pido

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Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb
yo	tratas	como	un	princesa	y	yo	das	lo	que	pido
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to treat (to handle, behave toward in a specific way)	like (similar to, reminiscent of)	a	princess	and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to give, to give out	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	that	to ask for something
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb tratar						2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb dar			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pedir
Me	you treat	like	a	princess	and	me	you give	it	that	I ask for

Aligned Translation: You treat me like a princess and you give me what I ask for

Free Translation: You treat me like a princess and give me what I ask for

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Original Lyrics: Tú tienes el bate y la fuerza que yo necesito

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Pronoun	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
tú	tienes	el	bate	y	la	fuerza	que	yo	necesito
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive to have, possess (literally)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	sports bat	and	the	force	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to need
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb tener								1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb necesitar
You	have	the	bat	and	the	force	that	I	need

Aligned Translation: You have the bat and the force that I need

Free Translation: You have the bat and strength I need

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Original Lyrics: Cuando estamos solos, te juro, no me falta nada

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cuando	estamos	solo	tú	juro	no	yo	falta	nada
when	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	alone, by oneself	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive to swear; to take an oath	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	intransitive to be lacking, lack, not have	when used with a negative verb anything
	1st Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb estar			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb jurar			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb faltar
When	we are	alone	to you	I swear	not	to me	lack	anything

Aligned Translation: When we are alone, I swear to you, I don't lack anything

Free Translation: When we're alone, I swear, I have enough

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Original Lyrics: Te pongo un trece de diez cuando estamos en la cama

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Pronoun	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Numeral	Conjunction	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
tú	pongo	un	trece	de	diez	cuando	estamos	en	la	cama
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive:reflexive or non-reflexive to put, to put up, to place, to lay	a	thirteen	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	cardinal numbers ten	when	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	in, at, on	the	bed
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poner						1st Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb estar
you	I put	a	thirteen	of	ten	when	we are	in	the	bed

Aligned Translation: I put you a thirteen of ten when we are in the bed

Free Translation: I give you a thirteen out of ten when we're in bed

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Original Lyrics: Nunca había sentido algo tan grande

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Adverb	Verb	Verb	Pronoun	Adverb	Adjective
nunca	había	sentido	algo	tan	grande
never	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	transitive to feel	something, anything	so, as	{{q\|before a plural noun}} great
	1st Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb sentir
Never	I had	felt	something	so	great

Aligned Translation: I had never felt something so great

Free Translation: I'd never felt something so big

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Original Lyrics: Y me vuelve loca tu lado salvaje

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Adjective	Noun	Adjective
y	yo	vuelve	loco	tuyo	lado	salvaje
and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to make, to drive	crazy, insane, mad {{q\|asserting that something is out of place in the head}}	yours, your	side	savage, uncivilized
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb volver
And	me	it makes	crazy	your	side	savage

Aligned Translation: And it makes me crazy your wild side

Free Translation: And your wild side drives me crazy

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Original Lyrics: Tú me has dado tanto que he estado pensando

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Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Adverb	Conjunction	Verb	Verb	Verb
tú	yo	has	dado	tanto	que	he	estado	pensando
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	transitive to give, to give out	so much, long, hard, often, etc.	that	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	to think
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb dar			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb estar	Simple Gerund of the verb pensar
You	me	have	given	so much	that	I have	been	thinking

Aligned Translation: You have given me so much that I have been thinking

Free Translation: You've given me so much that I've been thinking

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Original Lyrics: Ya lo tengo todo, pero...

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction
ya	lo	tengo	todo	pero
already, yet	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	transitive to have, possess (literally)	everything	but
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
already	it	I have	everything	but

Aligned Translation: I already have everything, but...

Free Translation: I already have everything, but...

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Yeah, yeah)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (Yeah, yeah)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready (Yeah, yeah)?

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Te tiene loca)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

and	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (It's got you crazy)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready? (She's got you crazy)

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Yeah, yeah)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (Yeah, yeah)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready (Yeah, yeah)?

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Te tiene loca)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

and	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (It's got you crazy)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready? (She's got you crazy)

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Original Lyrics: Hueles como me gusta

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	Preposition	Pronoun	Verb
	como	yo	gusta
	like (similar to, reminiscent of)	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	intransitive (followed by 'a' or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as 'like' with exchange of the subject and object)
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb gustar
You smell	like	I	like

Aligned Translation: You smell like I like

Free Translation: You smell the way I like

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Original Lyrics: Me besas como me gusta

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Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun	Verb
yo	besas	como	yo	gusta
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to kiss	like (similar to, reminiscent of)	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	intransitive (followed by 'a' or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as 'like' with exchange of the subject and object)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb besar			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb gustar
Me	you kiss	like	I	like

Aligned Translation: You kiss me like I like

Free Translation: You kiss me the way I like

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Original Lyrics: Me agarras como me gusta

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Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun	Verb
yo	agarras	como	yo	gusta
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to grab or take hold of	like (similar to, reminiscent of)	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	intransitive (followed by 'a' or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as 'like' with exchange of the subject and object)
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb agarrar			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb gustar
Me	you grab	like	I	like

Aligned Translation: You grab me like I like

Free Translation: You grab me the way I like it

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Original Lyrics: Así, así, que a mí me gusta

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Adverb	Adverb	Conjunction	Preposition	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb
así	así	que	a	mí	yo	gusta
like this; like that; as such; thus; so; thereby; this way, that way	like this; like that; as such; thus; so; thereby; this way, that way	indicating a reason, roughly because	to	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	intransitive (followed by 'a' or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as 'like' with exchange of the subject and object)
						3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb gustar
Like that	like that	because	to	me	I	like

Aligned Translation: Like that, like that, because to me I like

Free Translation: Like that, like that, 'cause I like it

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Original Lyrics: Cómo muerde la fruta (Wuh)

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Adverb	Verb	Determiner
cómo	muerde	la
interrogative how?	to bite, to nip	the
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb morder
How	he bites	the	fruit	Wuh
⁴ Here "Fruit" has some sexual innuendo. It means "vagina" basically. So, I guess you can guess what "comer la fruta" means.

Aligned Translation: How he bites the fruit (Wuh)

Free Translation: How he bites the fruit (Wuh)

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Original Lyrics: Si sale de noche, me asusta

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Conjunction	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Pronoun	Verb
si	sale	de	noche	yo	asusta
if	to go out, to come out (to leave one's abode to go to public places)	Indicates a time of day or period of someone's life.,	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to scare, to frighten, to spook
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb salir				3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb asustar
if	he goes out	at	night	me	it scares

Aligned Translation: If he goes out at night, it scares me

Free Translation: If he goes out at night, it all scares me

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Original Lyrics: Sin mapa conoces la ruta

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Preposition	Noun	Verb	Determiner	Noun
sin	mapa	conoces	la	ruta
without	map (sheet with geographical information on it)	to know (a person or a place), to be familiar with, to be acquainted with	the	route
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb conocer
Without	map	you know	the	route

Aligned Translation: Without map you know the route

Free Translation: Without a map you know the route

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Original Lyrics: Así, así, que me gusta

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Adverb	Adverb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
así	así	que	yo	gusta
like this; like that; as such; thus; so; thereby; this way, that way	like this; like that; as such; thus; so; thereby; this way, that way	indicating a reason, roughly because	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	intransitive (followed by 'a' or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as 'like' with exchange of the subject and object)
				3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb gustar
Like that	like that	because	I	like

Aligned Translation: Like that, like that, because I like

Free Translation: Like that, like that, 'cause I like it

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Original Lyrics: Sigue aquí, papi, estoy pa' ti

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sigue	aquí	papi	estoy	para	ti
to continue (on); to keep, to keep on (can be combined with the gerund to indicate that someone or something continues doing something)	here	colloquial daddy	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	for, to (expressing a recipient)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb seguir			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar
Continue	here	daddy	I'm	for	you

Aligned Translation: Stay here, daddy, I'm for you

Free Translation: Stay here, daddy, I'm here for you

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Original Lyrics: Dale atrás, que así somos las del Bronx

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Verb	Pronoun	Interjection	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Pronoun	Preposition	Determiner
da ¹	ello ²	atrás ³	que	así	somos	las	de	el
transitive to give, to give out	it, neuter third-person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used only to refer to facts, sets of things, and indefinite things that have been mentioned before; generally used with prepositions and rarely used as a subject, except in literary style).	get back, back off, back away	indicating a reason, roughly because	like this; like that; as such; thus; so; thereby; this way, that way	to be (essentially or identified as).	(feminine plural pronoun)	from (with the source or provenance of or at)	Masculine singular definite article; the.
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb dar					1st Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb ser
GIve	it	back off	because	like that	we are	the ones	from	the	Bronx
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Aligned Translation: Back off, because the ones from the Bronx we are like that

Free Translation: Back off, the ones from the Bronx are like that

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Original Lyrics: Don't stop, muévete más

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		Verb	Pronoun	Adverb
		mueve	te	más
		transitive to move (to cause to change place or posture)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	more; -er (used to make comparisons)
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mover
Don't	stop	move	yourself	more

Aligned Translation: Don't stop, move more

Free Translation: Don't stop, move more

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Original Lyrics: Que siga la fiesta conmigo nomás

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que	siga	la	fiesta	conmigo	nomás
that	to continue (on); to keep, to keep on (can be combined with the gerund to indicate that someone or something continues doing something)	the	party	with me	Latin America only, just
	3rd Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb seguir
That	continues	the	party	with me	only

Aligned Translation: That the party continues only with me

Free Translation: Let the party go on with me

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Original Lyrics: No pierdas el enfoque

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no	pierdas	el	enfoque
not	to lose	Masculine singular definite article; the.	focus (action and effect of focusing)
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb perder
Not	lose	the	focus

Aligned Translation: Don't lose the focus

Free Translation: Don't lose focus

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Original Lyrics: Papi, tienes la clase cuando apenas la toqué

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papi	tienes	la	clase	cuando	apenas	ella	toqué
colloquial daddy	transitive to have, possess (literally)	the	class (level of society)	when	recently, just	it (used subjectively and after prepositions to refer to feminine nouns)	transitive to touch
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb tener						1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb tocar
Daddy	you have	the	class	when	just	it	I touched

Aligned Translation: Daddy, you have the class when I just touched it

Free Translation: Daddy, you got the class when I barely touched it

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Original Lyrics: Home run con tres en base (damn, baby)

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		Preposition	Numeral	Preposition	Noun		Noun
		con	tres	en	base		baby
		with	cardinal numbers three	in, at, on	base		baby

Home	run	with	three	on	base	damn	baby
⁸ Expression of surprise.

Aligned Translation: Home run with three on base (damn, baby)

Free Translation: Home run with three on base (damn, baby)

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Original Lyrics: Nunca había sentido algo tan grande

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nunca	había	sentido	algo	tan	grande
never	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	transitive to feel	something, anything	so, as	{{q\|before a plural noun}} great
	1st Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb sentir
Never	I had	felt	something	so	great

Aligned Translation: I had never felt something so great

Free Translation: I'd never felt something so big

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Original Lyrics: Y me vuelve loca tu lado salvaje

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Adjective	Noun	Adjective
y	yo	vuelve	loco	tuyo	lado	salvaje
and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to make, to drive	crazy, insane, mad {{q\|asserting that something is out of place in the head}}	yours, your	side	savage, uncivilized
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb volver
And	me	it makes	crazy	your	side	savage

Aligned Translation: And it makes me crazy your wild side

Free Translation: And your wild side drives me crazy

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Original Lyrics: Tú me has dado tanto que he estado pensando

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tú	yo	has	dado	tanto	que	he	estado	pensando
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	transitive to give, to give out	so much, long, hard, often, etc.	that	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	to think
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb dar			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb estar	Simple Gerund of the verb pensar
You	me	have	given	so much	that	I have	been	thinking

Aligned Translation: You have given me so much that I have been thinking

Free Translation: You've given me so much that I've been thinking

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Original Lyrics: Ya lo tengo todo, pero-

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction
ya	lo	tengo	todo	pero
already, yet	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	transitive to have, possess (literally)	everything	but
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
Already	it	I have	everything	but

Aligned Translation: I already have it everything, but

Free Translation: I already have everything, but-

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Yeah, yeah)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (Yeah, yeah)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready (Yeah, yeah)?

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Te tiene loca)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

and	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (It's got you crazy)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready? (She's got you crazy)

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Yeah, yeah)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (Yeah, yeah)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready (Yeah, yeah)?

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Te tiene loca)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

and	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (It's got you crazy)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready? (She's got you crazy)

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Original Lyrics: Mira, yeah

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Aligned Translation: Look, yeah

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Original Lyrics: No te pido na', yo no soy mujer regala' (hey)

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb		Pronoun	Adverb	Verb	Noun		Interjection
no	tú	pido		yo	no	soy	mujer		hey
not	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to ask for something		(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	not	to be (essentially or identified as).	woman		hey!
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pedir				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
Not	you	I ask	anything	I	not	am	woman	given away	hey
^4,11 " na' " is a contracted form of "nada" which means "anything". On the other hand, " regala' " is also a contracted form of "regalada", which means "given away", implying that the singer (JLo) is not easy to attain.

Aligned Translation: I don't ask you for anything, I am not given away woman (hey)

Free Translation: I'm not asking you for anything, I'm not giving myself away (hey)

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Original Lyrics: Ponte en eso ya, si no papi, echa pa'llá, oh

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Verb	Pronoun	Preposition	Pronoun	Adverb	Conjunction	Adverb	Noun	Interjection
pon ¹	te ²	en	eso	ya	si	no	papi	oh
reflexive to put oneself	reflexive pronoun: yourself	in, at, on	Neuter singlar of ése; that	now	if	not	colloquial daddy	oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb poner
Put	yourself	in	that	now	if	not	daddy	oh
^11,12 "echa pa'lla" is short for "echa para allá" which means "go away" implying the action of moving in a given direction.
^1,2 "Pornerse en eso" means "to do some chore actively". This is the most common usage.

Aligned Translation: Put yourself into that now, else daddy, go away, oh

Free Translation: Get on it now, if not daddy, go away, oh

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Original Lyrics: Tú sabes que yo tengo lo que no tienen otras

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Pronoun	Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Adjective
tú	sabes	que	yo	tengo	lo	que	no	tienen	otro
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to know (a fact)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to have, possess, to be (a condition or quality)	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	that	not	transitive to have, possess (literally)	other, another
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb saber			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener				3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb tener
You	know	that	I	have	it	that	not	have	others

Aligned Translation: You know that I have what others don't have

Free Translation: You know that I have what others don't have

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Original Lyrics: Cuando muevo mi cuerpo, el tuyo se alborota

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Conjunction	Verb	Adjective	Noun	Determiner	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb
cuando	muevo	mío	cuerpo	el	tuyo	se	alborota
when	transitive to move (to cause to change place or posture)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	body (the physical structure of a human or animal)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	yours	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	to stir up, agitate
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb mover						3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb alborotar
when	I move	my	body	the	yours	itself	agitates

Aligned Translation: When I move my body, the yours agitates itself

Free Translation: When I move my body, your body goes wild

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Original Lyrics: Las mujeres sabemos lo que nos toca

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Determiner	Noun	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Pronoun
las	mujer	sabemos	lo	que	nosotros
the	woman	to know (a fact)	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	that	we (masculine plural)
		1st Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb saber
The	women	know	it	that	we	corresponds
⁷ In this case, "corresponds", or "concerns" means that the person speaking must contribute with what "corresponds to" or "concerns" him/her. More broadly, it may be used to say that the person owes something.

Aligned Translation: We know the women what concerns us

Free Translation: We women know what we have to do

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Original Lyrics: Si quieren todo eso, que nos pongan la roca

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Conjunction	Verb	Adjective	Pronoun	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Determiner	Noun
si	quieren	todo	eso	que	nosotros	pongan	la	roca
if	to desire, to want, to want to	all, every	Neuter singlar of ése; that	that	we (masculine plural)	transitive:reflexive or non-reflexive to put, to put up, to place, to lay	the	rock
	3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb querer					3rd Person Plural Subjunctive Present of the verb poner
if	they want	all	that	that	to us	they put	the	rock

Aligned Translation: if they want all that, that they put the rock to us

Free Translation: If they want all that, let them give us the rock

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Original Lyrics: Nunca había sentido algo tan grande

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Adverb	Verb	Verb	Pronoun	Adverb	Adjective
nunca	había	sentido	algo	tan	grande
never	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	transitive to feel	something, anything	so, as	{{q\|before a plural noun}} great
	1st Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb sentir
Never	I had	felt	something	so	great

Aligned Translation: I had never felt something so great

Free Translation: I'd never felt something so big

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Original Lyrics: Y me vuelve loca tu lado salvaje

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Adjective	Noun	Adjective
y	yo	vuelve	loco	tuyo	lado	salvaje
and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to make, to drive	crazy, insane, mad {{q\|asserting that something is out of place in the head}}	yours, your	side	savage, uncivilized
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb volver
And	me	it makes	crazy	your	side	savage

Aligned Translation: And it makes me crazy your wild side

Free Translation: And your wild side drives me crazy

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Original Lyrics: Tú me has dado tanto que he estado pensando

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Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Adverb	Conjunction	Verb	Verb	Verb
tú	yo	has	dado	tanto	que	he	estado	pensando
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	transitive to give, to give out	so much, long, hard, often, etc.	that	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	to think
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb dar			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb estar	Simple Gerund of the verb pensar
You	me	have	given	so much	that	I have	been	thinking

Aligned Translation: You have given me so much that I have been thinking

Free Translation: You've given me so much that I've been thinking

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Original Lyrics: Ya lo tengo todo, pero...

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction
ya	lo	tengo	todo	pero
already, yet	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	transitive to have, possess (literally)	everything	but
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
already	it	I have	everything	but

Aligned Translation: I already have everything, but...

Free Translation: I already have everything, but...

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Yeah)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (Yeah)

Free Translation: And when will you give me my ring? (Yeah)

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Original Lyrics: (It's not like I need more jewelry, I mean)

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It's	not	like	I	need	more	jewelry	I	mean

Aligned Translation: (It's not like I need more jewelry, I mean)

Free Translation: (It's not like I need more jewelry, I mean)

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando?

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when?

Free Translation: And when will you give me my ring? (Yeah)

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (Yeah, yeah)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (Yeah, yeah)

Free Translation: And when will the ring be ready (Yeah, yeah)?

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando? (¿te gusta verme bailar?)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when? (do you like to see me dance?)

Free Translation: And when will you give me my ring? (Yeah)

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Original Lyrics: (Te tiene loca)

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Pronoun	Verb	Adjective
tú	tiene	loco
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive to make to feel	crazy, insane, mad {{q\|asserting that something is out of place in the head}}
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
you	to make to feel	crazy

Aligned Translation: (She's got you crazy)

Free Translation: (She's got you crazy)

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Original Lyrics: ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando?

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adverb
y	el	anillo	para	cuando
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ring	by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)	when

And	the	ring	by	when

Aligned Translation: And the ring by when?

Free Translation: And when will you give me my ring? (Yeah)

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Review

Summary of the Lyrics and Interpretation

"El Anillo" by Jennifer Lopez is a lively and assertive anthem that revolves around the theme of commitment and the expectation of marriage. The lyrics portray a woman who feels deeply fulfilled and satisfied in her relationship but is now questioning when her partner will take the next step and propose marriage, symbolized by the "anillo" or ring.

In the first verse, the protagonist describes the almost perfect nature of her relationship. She is treated like a princess and given everything she desires. The imagery of "tú tienes el bate y la fuerza que yo necesito" suggests a strong and passionate connection, particularly in the physical aspect of their relationship.

Moving to the pre-chorus, the protagonist expresses that she has never felt something so powerful and is driven wild by her partner's wild side. Despite the perfection of their relationship, a thought begins to persist: "Ya lo tengo todo, pero... ¿Y el anillo pa' cuando?" ("I have everything, but... when's the ring?").

In the chorus, this question is repeated, emphasizing the central theme of the song. The protagonist is essentially telling her partner that it's time to formalize their relationship with a marriage proposal.

The second verse continues with a description of how the partner fulfills all her desires, from physical attraction to emotional connection. The lyrics "Así, así, que a mí me gusta" (That's how I like it) reinforce her satisfaction, yet the underlying message remains clear—commitment in the form of marriage is expected.

The bridge takes a slightly more assertive tone, where the protagonist states that she is not asking for anything excessive ("No te pido na'") but insists that if her partner does not intend to commit, he should step aside ("si no papi, echa pa'llá"). This suggests that the protagonist knows her worth and is willing to move on if the relationship doesn't progress.

Emotional Impact and Artistic Technique

The song is vibrant and empowering, blending Latin pop rhythms with a catchy and repetitive chorus that reinforces the central theme. Jennifer Lopez's performance is confident and playful, yet with a hint of seriousness, reflecting the modern-day expectation of equal partnership and commitment in relationships.

The use of How, Where, When, Who & What:

- How: The story is woven through a combination of vivid imagery and a repetitive chorus that makes the message clear and memorable. The blend of Spanish and English in the lyrics also adds a cultural richness to the song.

- Where: The setting appears to be within the context of a romantic relationship, with references to both private, intimate moments and the broader social expectation of marriage.

- When: The narrative likely takes place after a long-term relationship has reached a stage where the protagonist expects a formal commitment.

- Who: The song centers around the protagonist (presumably Jennifer Lopez) and her partner, with whom she shares a deep, passionate connection.

- What: The main theme is the expectation of a marriage proposal, symbolized by the "anillo" (ring).

Explicit Themes and Overall Tone

While the song does not contain explicit language, it does have suggestive themes, particularly in its references to physical attraction and intimacy. Despite these themes, the song remains fun, energetic, and ultimately empowering, as it addresses a topic relevant to many relationships today.

Relationship to the YouTube Video

In the music video for "El Anillo," Jennifer Lopez is depicted as a powerful and regal figure, dressed in opulent outfits reminiscent of a queen or goddess. The video features elaborate choreography and visually striking scenes, including a majestic palace setting and ritualistic elements that echo the themes of power, dominance, and expectation. The opulent visuals parallel the lyrics, where the protagonist knows her worth and expects to be treated accordingly. The video enhances the narrative of the lyrics by depicting Lopez as a woman who is both worshipped and respected, further underscoring the demand for commitment.

Additional Resources and Artist Information

For further discussion of the song, its cultural impact, and interpretations, you can visit the following sites:

- [Genius Lyrics](https://genius.com/Jennifer-lopez-el-anillo-lyrics)

- [Billboard Article on "El Anillo"](hhttps://www.billboard.com/music/latin/jennifer-lopez-el-anillo-billboard-latin-music-awards-performance-8390274/)

To connect with Jennifer Lopez, you can follow her on social media:

- [Jennifer Lopez's Official Website](https://store.jenniferlopez.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor_yjyCzImaJCm0szSYtzlQd7g2YhwYuMnWd1pfJEDrc7tBWQ7w)

- [Jennifer Lopez on Twitter](https://x.com/JLo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)

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Average Ratings

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

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

El Anillo has 130 BPM (beats per minute)

El Anillo is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

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^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 26942 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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Verb
mira
intransitive to look (to try to see something, to pay attention with one’s eyes)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
Look		yeah