Amor de Conuco Juan Luis Guerra Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Amor de Conuco' means 'Countryside Love' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Juan Luis Guerra' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Original Lyrics: Dime si me vas a querer

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Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Verb
di	yo	si	yo	vas	a	querer
to say, to tell	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	if	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	auxiliary (with a followed by the infinitive) to be going to (near future), to go	(Used before words referring to people, pets, or personified objects or places that function as direct objects: personal a.)	to love; to be fond of
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb decir				2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir		Infinitive
Tell	me	if	me	you are going	personal a	love

Aligned Translation: Tell me if you are going to love me

Free Translation: Tell me if you are going to love me

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Original Lyrics: Soy hombre de poco hablar, Consuelo

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Verb	Noun	Preposition	Adjective	Verb	Proper noun
soy	hombre	de	poco	hablar	Consuelo
to be (essentially or identified as).	man, (adult male human)	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	little, not much	intransitive to talk; to speak; to communicate using words	a female given name.
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser				Infinitive
I am	man	of	little	talking	Consuelo

Aligned Translation: I'm man of little speaking, Consuelo

Free Translation: I'm a man of few words, Consuelo

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Original Lyrics: No tengo nada que ofrecer

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Adverb	Verb	Pronoun	Preposition	Verb
no	tengo	nada	que	ofrecer
not	transitive to have, possess (literally)	nothing, zero, zilch	to	to offer
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener			Infinitive
not	I have	nothing	to	offer

Aligned Translation: I don't have anything to offer

Free Translation: I don't have anything to offer

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Original Lyrics: Un conuco, un gallo y un lucero

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Determiner	Noun	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
un	conuco	un	gallo	y	un	lucero
a	A plot of cultivated land, generally small.	a	rooster, cock (male domestic chicken)	and	a	morningstar, daystar

a	plot of land	a	rooster	and	a	morningstar

Aligned Translation: A plot of land, a rooster and a morningstar

Free Translation: A plot of land, a rooster, and a morningstar

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Original Lyrics: Y la luz de la mañana

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
y	la	luz	de	la	mañana
and	the	light	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	the	the morning

And	the	light	of	the	morning

Aligned Translation: And the light of the morning

Free Translation: And the light of the morning

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Original Lyrics: Que entra por mi ventana, cielo

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Conjunction	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Noun
que	entra	por	mío	ventana	cielo ⁷
that	to come in, to get in, to go in, to get inside	via, through, by (indicating the means of something)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	window (opening for light and air)	sky
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb entrar
That	gets in	through	my	window	sky
⁷ "Cielo" means "darling". It's also a term of endearment for women. Both meanings may be valid.

Aligned Translation: That gets in through my window, sky

Free Translation: That comes in through my window, darling

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Original Lyrics: Y los ríos y la montaña

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
y	los	río	y	la	montaña
and	the	river	and	the	mountain

And	the	rivers	and	the	mountain

Aligned Translation: And the rivers and the mountain

Free Translation: And the rivers and the mountain

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Original Lyrics: Y el viento que peina tu pelo

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Verb	Adjective	Noun
y	el	viento	que	peina	tuyo	pelo
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	wind (the movement of air)	that	transitive to comb (something)	yours, your	hair (all hair on the head)
				3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb peinar
And	the	wind	that	combs	your	hair

Aligned Translation: And the wind that combs your hair

Free Translation: And the wind that combs your hair

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Original Lyrics: Yo quisiera ofrecerte el mundo y no puedo

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Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Pronoun	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb
yo	quisiera	ofrecer	tú	el	mundo	y	no	puedo
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to love; to be fond of	to offer	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	Masculine singular definite article; the.	world, globe (the Earth)	and	not	to be able, can
	1st Person Singular Subjunctive Imperfect Ra of the verb querer	Infinitive						1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder
I	would like	to offer	to you	the	world	and	not	be able to

Aligned Translation: I would like to offer you the world and I can't

Free Translation: I'd like to offer you the world and I can't

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Original Lyrics: Nada me tienes que ofrecer

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Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Verb
nada	yo	tienes	que	ofrecer
nothing, zero, zilch	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	(used with que) To have to	to	to offer
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb tener		Infinitive
nothing	to me	you have	to	offer

Aligned Translation: You have to offer nothing to me

Free Translation: You don't have to offer anything to me

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Original Lyrics: Tu mirada es lo único que quiero

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Adjective	Noun	Verb	Pronoun	Adjective	Conjunction	Verb
tuyo	mirada	es	lo	único	que	quiero
yours, your	look, glance	to be (essentially or identified as).	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	only; single; sole	that	to desire, to want, to want to
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer
Your	look	is	it	only	that	I want

Aligned Translation: Your look is the only thing that I want

Free Translation: Your look is the only thing that I want

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Original Lyrics: Dormiremos cuando el día

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Verb	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun
dormiremos	cuando	el	día
intransitive to sleep	when	Masculine singular definite article; the.	day (any period of 24 hours)
1st Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb dormir
We will sleep	when	the	day

Aligned Translation: We will sleep when the day

Free Translation: We will sleep when the day

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Original Lyrics: Se acueste encima del potrero

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se	acueste	encima	de	el	potrero
Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	transitive to lay	on top	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	ranch or open range where horses are raised
	3rd Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb acostar
Itself	lays	on top	of	the	ranch

Aligned Translation: It lays on top of the ranch

Free Translation: It lays on top of the ranch

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Original Lyrics: Y los grillos harán su canto

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Verb	Adjective	Noun
y	los	grillo	harán	suyo	canto
and	the	cricket (insect)	to make (something)	Theirs, their, to them.	song
			3rd Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb hacer
And	the	crickets	will make	their	song

Aligned Translation: And the crickets will make their song

Free Translation: And the crickets will make their song

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Original Lyrics: Y entre hierba y pasto soñaremos

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Conjunction	Preposition	Noun	Conjunction	Noun	Verb
y	entre	hierba	y	pasto	soñaremos
and	among, amongst, from	weed	and	grass	{{indtr\|es\|con\|en\|intr=1}} to dream (of/about)
					1st Person Plural Indicative Future of the verb soñar
And	among	weed	and	grass	we will dream

Aligned Translation: And among weed and grass we will dream

Free Translation: And among weed and grass we'll dream

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Original Lyrics: Y de tanto amor tu cuerpo

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Conjunction	Preposition	Adverb	Noun	Adjective	Noun
y	de	tanto	amor	tuyo	cuerpo
and	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	so much, long, hard, often, etc.	love	yours, your	body (the physical structure of a human or animal)

and	of	so much	love	your	body

Aligned Translation: And of so much love your body

Free Translation: And from so much love your body

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Original Lyrics: Hará de mi vientre lo que espero

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hará	de	mío	vientre	lo	que	espero
to make (eg. someone do something or feel a certain way.)	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	belly	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	that	transitive to hope for, hope to (often with a verb in the subjunctive)
3rd Person Singular Indicative Future of the verb hacer						1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb esperar
It will make	of	my	belly	it	that	I hope for

Aligned Translation: It will make of my belly what I hope for

Free Translation: It'll make of my belly what I hope for

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Original Lyrics: Un retrato de tu cariño, te quiero

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb
un	retrato	de	tuyo	cariño	tú	quiero
a	portrait	of (expressing composition, substance)	yours, your	affection	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to love; to be fond of
						1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer
A	portrait	of	your	affection	you	I love

Aligned Translation: A portrait of your affection, I love you

Free Translation: A portrait of your affection, I love you

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Original Lyrics: Uohhh te quiero

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	Pronoun	Verb
	tú	quiero
	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to love; to be fond of
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer
Uohh	you	I love

Aligned Translation: Uohhh I love you

Free Translation: Uohhh I love you

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Original Lyrics: Uohhh te quiero

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	tú	quiero
	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to love; to be fond of
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer
Uohh	you	I love

Aligned Translation: Uohhh I love you

Free Translation: Uohhh I love you

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Summary of the Lyrics and Interpretation

"Amor de Conuco" by Juan Luis Guerra is a poetic love song that paints a vivid picture of simple, rural life, centered on the theme of love. The protagonist, a humble man, expresses his love for someone named Consuelo, acknowledging that he has little to offer in terms of material wealth—only a small plot of land (referred to as a "conuco"), a rooster, and the beauty of the natural world around them. He speaks of the morning light, the mountains, and rivers, using these natural elements to convey the richness of life beyond material possessions. The song contrasts his modest circumstances with the depth of his love, which is all-encompassing, and he desires nothing more than his lover's gaze in return.

The lyrics reflect a profound sense of contentment, where love and nature replace the need for material luxuries. Guerra subtly portrays the idea that true wealth lies in the beauty of shared experiences and mutual affection rather than in worldly goods. The protagonist dreams of a life where they sleep under the stars, with crickets singing in the background, and his lover's presence fulfills him in ways material riches never could. This love is pure, simple, and deeply connected to the natural world.

How Does It Make You Feel?

The song evokes a feeling of warmth and serenity. It offers a sense of peace, as it describes a love that is not burdened by material desires or societal expectations. The focus on nature, simple living, and a strong emotional bond creates a feeling of contentment and harmony. The song resonates with those who value relationships built on love, rather than wealth or material success.

The Story Weaving Technique

Juan Luis Guerra weaves the narrative of "Amor de Conuco" by employing rich imagery and vivid metaphors that connect love with the natural world.

The song portrays a humble man, the protagonist, expressing his love for his beloved, Consuelo, despite having no material wealth to offer. Set in a rural landscape of rivers, mountains, and fields, the ongoing timeline reflects the couple’s simple daily life. Through this connection with nature and the simplicity of their existence, the protagonist makes his lover the center of his world, valuing her above any material possessions. The repetition of phrases like "Tu mirada es lo único que quiero" ("Your gaze is the only thing I want") emphasizes their deep emotional connection, underscoring that love is about presence and affection rather than external factors.

Explicit Themes and Mood

"Amor de Conuco" does not include explicit themes; instead, it focuses on simplicity, love, and the beauty of nature. The song is neither sad nor overly joyous but evokes a serene, tranquil mood, celebrating a love that thrives in the context of rural life. It speaks to a timeless kind of affection that finds happiness in the small, quiet moments rather than in grand gestures or material wealth.

Relation to the YouTube Video

This song does not have an Official Youtube video.

Links for Further Discussion and Social Media

For additional discussions on "Amor de Conuco" and other songs by Juan Luis Guerra, the following resources may be useful:

- Official Website: [Juan Luis Guerra Official Website](https://www.juanluisguerra.com)

- Twitter: [Juan Luis Guerra Twitter](https://twitter.com/juanluisguerra)

For more in-depth analysis and interpretation of the song, visit:

- [Genius](https://genius.com/Juan-luis-guerra-amor-de-conuco-lyrics) for a detailed breakdown of the lyrics.

- [SongMeanings](https://songmeanings.com) for user-generated discussions about the song's themes.

These platforms provide broader context on the song's meaning and how it fits within Juan Luis Guerra’s body of work.

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Average Ratings

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

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

Amor de Conuco has 96 BPM (beats per minute)

Amor de Conuco is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

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^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 4135 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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