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'El Capitán' means 'The Captain' 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: Salí en mi botecito a navegar

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Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Preposition	Verb
salí	en	mío	botecito	a	navegar
to go out, to come out (to leave one's abode to go to public places)	in, at, on	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	Diminutive of bote	to	to navigate, to sail
1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb salir					Infinitive
I got out	on	my	little boat	to	sail

Aligned Translation: I got out on my little boat to sail

Free Translation: I went out on my little boat to sail

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Original Lyrics: A recorrer las olas de la mar

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Preposition	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
a	recorrer ²	las	ola	de	la	mar
to	to tour	the	wave (on the surface of a liquid)	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	the	sea
	Infinitive
To	tour	the	waves	of	the	sea
² "Recorrer" means "to go through".

Aligned Translation: To go through the waves of the sea

Free Translation: To ride the waves of the sea

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Original Lyrics: Llevaba mi varita de pescar

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Verb	Adjective	Noun	Preposition	Verb
llevaba	mío	varita	de	pescar
transitive to take, to carry, to take away, to carry away, to carry around, to bring, to bear, to lug (implies to move something further from who speaks)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	wand (hand-held narrow rod)	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	to fish
1st Person Singular Indicative Imperfect of the verb llevar				Infinitive
I carried	my	wand	of	fishing

Aligned Translation: I carried my wand of fishing

Free Translation: I carried my fishing wand

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Original Lyrics: Mi cuerda y mi guitarra pa' tocar

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Adjective	Noun	Conjunction	Adjective	Noun	Preposition	Verb
mío	cuerda	y	mío	guitarra	para	tocar
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	rope, cord, string	and	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	guitar	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	transitive to play (a musical instrument)
						Infinitive
My	string	and	my	guitar	to	play

Aligned Translation: My string and my guitar to play

Free Translation: My string and my guitar in order to play

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Original Lyrics: Y de pronto vino un vendaval

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Conjunction	Verb	Determiner	Noun
y	vino	un	vendaval
and	to come	a	windstorm
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb venir
and	came	a	windstorm
^2,3 "De pronto" means "suddenly".

Aligned Translation: And suddenly a windstorm came

Free Translation: And suddenly a strong wind came

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Original Lyrics: Y con fuerzas comencé a gritar

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Conjunction	Preposition	Noun	Verb	Preposition	Verb
y	con	fuerza	comencé	a	gritar
and	with	strength	to begin	to	to shout, to scream, to cry out, to call out
			1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb comenzar		Infinitive
And	with	strengths	I began	to	scream

Aligned Translation: And I began to scream with strengths

Free Translation: And I started screaming strongly

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Original Lyrics: Tú lo que quieres que yo busque a mi capitán

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Pronoun	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun
tú	lo	que	quieres	que	yo	busque	a	mío	capitán
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	that	to desire, to want, to want to	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to fetch, get, pick up	(Used before words referring to people, pets, or personified objects or places that function as direct objects: personal a.)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	captain
			2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb querer			1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb buscar
You	it	that	you want	that	I	get	personal a	my	captain

Aligned Translation: What you want that I get to my captain

Free Translation: You want me to go for my captain

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Original Lyrics: Jesús está en el bote, eh

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Proper noun	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Interjection
Jesús	está	en	el	bote	eh
Christianity Jesus	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy	hey! (used to call, draw attention, warn or reprehend)
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar
Jesus	is	on	the	boat	hey

Aligned Translation: Jesus is on the boat, hey

Free Translation: Jesus is on the boat, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Aunque los vientos soplen, eeh

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Verb
aunque	los	viento	soplen
even if, irrespective of (followed by subjunctive verb form)	the	wind (the movement of air)	to blow
			3rd Person Plural Subjunctive Present of the verb soplar
Even if	the	winds	blow	hey

Aligned Translation: Even if the winds blow, hey

Free Translation: Even if the winds blow, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Mi ancla y mi soporte, eh

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Adjective	Noun	Conjunction	Adjective	Noun	Interjection
mío	ancla	y	mío	soporte	eh
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	anchor	and	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	support, strut, pillar	hey! (used to call, draw attention, warn or reprehend)

My	anchor	and	my	support	hey

Aligned Translation: My anchor and my support, hey

Free Translation: My anchor and my support, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y el capitán del bote, eeh

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
y	el	capitán	de	el	bote
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	captain	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

And	the	captain	of	the	boat	hey

Aligned Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

Free Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y continué mi viaje sin temor

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Conjunction	Verb	Adjective	Noun	Preposition	Noun
y	continué	mío	viaje	sin	temor
and	to continue	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	voyage, journey, trip	without	fear
	1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb continuar
And	I continued	my	journey	without	fear

Aligned Translation: And I continued my journey without fear

Free Translation: And I continued my journey without fear

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Original Lyrics: Con nubecitas bellas de estribor

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Preposition		Adjective	Preposition	Noun
con		bellas	de	estribor
with		Feminine plural of bello	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	nautical starboard

With	little clouds	beautiful	of	starboard

Aligned Translation: With beautiful little clouds of starboard

Free Translation: With little beautiful clouds ahead of me

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Original Lyrics: Y vi gaviotas bailando valet, eh-eh

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Conjunction	Verb	Noun	Verb
y	vi	gaviota	bailando
and	to see (literally)	gull, seagull	to dance
	1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb ver		Simple Gerund of the verb bailar
And	I saw	seagulls	dancing	ballet

Aligned Translation: And I saw seagulls dancing ballet, hey-hey

Free Translation: And I saw seagulls dancing ballet, hey-hey

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Original Lyrics: Y un delfín haciendo un gran piruet

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Verb	Determiner	Adjective
y	un	delfín	haciendo	un	grande
and	a	dolphin	to do	a	{{q\|before a plural noun}} great
			Simple Gerund of the verb hacer
And	a	dolphin	doing	a	great	piruet

Aligned Translation: And a dolphin doing a great piruet

Free Translation: And a dolphin doing a great piruet

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Original Lyrics: Y de pronto vino un tiburón

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Conjunction	Verb	Determiner	Noun
y	vino	un	tiburón
and	to come	a	shark
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb venir
And	it came	a	shark
^2,3 "De pronto" means "suddenly".

Aligned Translation: And suddenly a shark came

Free Translation: And suddenly a shark came

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Original Lyrics: Con cara de pillo y de ladrón

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Preposition	Noun	Preposition	Noun	Conjunction	Preposition	Noun
con	cara	de	pillo	y	de	ladrón
with	face (one's facial expression)	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	cheeky or naughty person	and	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	thief; robber; crook

With	face	of	naughty person	and	of	thief

Aligned Translation: With face of naughty one and of thief

Free Translation: With the face of a crook and a thief

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Original Lyrics: Mira

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Aligned Translation: Look

Free Translation: Look

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Original Lyrics: Tú lo que quieres que yo busque a mi capitán.

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Pronoun	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun
tú	lo	que	quieres	que	yo	busque	a	mío	capitán
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	that	to desire, to want, to want to	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to fetch, get, pick up	(Used before words referring to people, pets, or personified objects or places that function as direct objects: personal a.)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	captain
			2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb querer			1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb buscar
You	it	that	you want	that	I	get	personal a	my	captain

Aligned Translation: What you want that I get my captain

Free Translation: You want me to look for my captain

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Original Lyrics: Jesús está en el bote, eh

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Proper noun	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Interjection
Jesús	está	en	el	bote	eh
Christianity Jesus	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy	hey! (used to call, draw attention, warn or reprehend)
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar
Jesus	is	on	the	boat	hey

Aligned Translation: Jesus is on the boat, hey

Free Translation: Jesus is on the boat, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: No hay tiburón que azote, eeh

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Adverb		Noun	Conjunction	Verb
no		tiburón	que	azote ⁵
no		shark	that	to whip, flog
				3rd Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb azotar
No	there is	shark	that	flogs	hey
⁵ "Azotar" means " to come upon" or " to affect". The artist is writing figuratively.

Aligned Translation: There is no shark that flogs, hey

Free Translation: There's no shark that stalks you, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: El guía de mi norte, eh

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Interjection
el	guía	de	mío	norte	eh
Masculine singular definite article; the.	guide (person)	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	countable goal, objective	hey! (used to call, draw attention, warn or reprehend)

The	guide	of	my	objective	hey

Aligned Translation: The guide of my north, hey

Free Translation: The guide of my north, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y el capitán del bote, eeh

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
y	el	capitán	de	el	bote
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	captain	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

And	the	captain	of	the	boat	hey

Aligned Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

Free Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Que Jesús está en el bote, tú lo ves, tú lo ves

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Conjunction	Proper noun	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb
que	Jesús	está	en	el	bote	tú	él	ves	tú	él	ves
indicating a reason, roughly because	Christianity Jesus	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)	to see (literally)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)	to see (literally)
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar						2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ver			2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ver
Because	Jesus	is	on	the	boat	you	him	see	you	him	see

Aligned Translation: Because Jesus is on the boat, you see him, you see him

Free Translation: 'Cause Jesus is on the boat, you see him, you see him

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y aunque los vientos soplen, eeh

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Conjunction	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Verb
y	aunque	los	viento	soplen
and	even if, irrespective of (followed by subjunctive verb form)	the	wind (the movement of air)	to blow
				3rd Person Plural Subjunctive Present of the verb soplar
and	even if	the	winds	blow	hey

Aligned Translation: And even if the winds blow, hey

Free Translation: And even if the winds blow, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Mi ancla y mi soporte, eh

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Adjective	Noun	Conjunction	Adjective	Noun	Interjection
mío	ancla	y	mío	soporte	eh
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	anchor	and	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	support, strut, pillar	hey! (used to call, draw attention, warn or reprehend)

My	anchor	and	my	support	hey

Aligned Translation: My anchor and my support, hey

Free Translation: My anchor and my support, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y el capitán del bote, eeh

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y	el	capitán	de	el	bote
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	captain	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

And	the	captain	of	the	boat	hey

Aligned Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

Free Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y si viene el ojo de un ciclón

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y	si	viene	el	ojo	de	un	ciclón
and	if	to come	Masculine singular definite article; the.	eye	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	a	cyclone
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb venir
and	if	comes	the	eye	of	a	cyclone

Aligned Translation: And if the eye of a cyclone comes

Free Translation: And if the eye of a cyclone comes

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Original Lyrics: Con más fuerza canto la canción

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con	más	fuerza	canto	la	canción
with	more; -er (used to make comparisons)	strength	transitive:intransitive to sing	the	song
			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb cantar
With	more	strength	I sing	the	song

Aligned Translation: I sing the song with more strength

Free Translation: I sing the song more strongly

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Original Lyrics: Todo lo puedo en mi Cristo que es mi capitán

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Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Proper noun	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Noun
todo	lo	puedo	en	mío	Cristo	que	es	mío	capitán
everything	(impersonal neuter pronoun) (clitic form of ello); it, that	to be able, can	in, at, on	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	Christ	who; that	to be (essentially or identified as).	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	captain
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder					3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
Everything	it	I can	in	my	Christ	who	is	my	captain

Aligned Translation: Everything I can in my Christ who is my captain

Free Translation: I can do everything in Christ, who is my captain

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Original Lyrics: Jesús está en el bote, eh

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Proper noun	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Interjection
Jesús	está	en	el	bote	eh
Christianity Jesus	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy	hey! (used to call, draw attention, warn or reprehend)
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar
Jesus	is	on	the	boat	hey

Aligned Translation: Jesus is on the boat, hey

Free Translation: Jesus is on the boat, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: No hay tiburón que azote, eeh

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Adverb		Noun	Conjunction	Verb
no		tiburón	que	azote ⁵
no		shark	that	to whip, flog
				3rd Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb azotar
No	there is	shark	that	flogs	hey
⁵ "Azotar" means " to come upon" or " to affect". The artist is writing figuratively.

Aligned Translation: There is no shark that flogs, hey

Free Translation: There's no shark that stalks you, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: El guía de mi norte, eh

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y el capitán del bote, eeh

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
y	el	capitán	de	el	bote
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	captain	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

And	the	captain	of	the	boat	hey

Aligned Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

Free Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Que Jesús está en el bote, tú lo ves, tú lo ves

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Conjunction	Proper noun	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb
que	Jesús	está	en	el	bote	tú	él	ves	tú	él	ves
indicating a reason, roughly because	Christianity Jesus	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)	to see (literally)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)	to see (literally)
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar						2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ver			2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ver
Because	Jesus	is	on	the	boat	you	him	see	you	him	see

Aligned Translation: Because Jesus is on the boat, you see him, you see him

Free Translation: 'Cause Jesus is on the boat, you see him, you see him

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y aunque los vientos soplen, eeh

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Conjunction	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Verb
y	aunque	los	viento	soplen
and	even if, irrespective of (followed by subjunctive verb form)	the	wind (the movement of air)	to blow
				3rd Person Plural Subjunctive Present of the verb soplar
and	even if	the	winds	blow	hey

Aligned Translation: And even if the winds blow, hey

Free Translation: And even if the winds blow, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Mi ancla y mi soporte, eh

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Adjective	Noun	Conjunction	Adjective	Noun	Interjection
mío	ancla	y	mío	soporte	eh
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	anchor	and	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	support, strut, pillar	hey! (used to call, draw attention, warn or reprehend)

My	anchor	and	my	support	hey

Aligned Translation: My anchor and my support, hey

Free Translation: My anchor and my support, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Original Lyrics: Y el capitán del bote, eeh

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
y	el	capitán	de	el	bote
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	captain	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

And	the	captain	of	the	boat	hey

Aligned Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

Free Translation: And the captain of the boat, hey

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Original Lyrics: En el bote

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	el	bote
in, at, on	Masculine singular definite article; the.	boat, dinghy

On	the	boat

Aligned Translation: On the boat

Free Translation: On the boat

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Summary of the Lyrics and Interpretation

The lyrics of "El Capitán" by Juan Luis Guerra tell the story of a man embarking on a metaphorical sea voyage in a small boat. He carries simple tools—his fishing rod, a rope, and a guitar. As he sails, a storm suddenly arises, and the protagonist panics, realizing that his only hope is to call on his captain, who is revealed to be Jesus. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize that Jesus is the captain of the boat, offering protection, guidance, and support during life's turbulent moments, symbolized by storms and threatening creatures like sharks. Despite these challenges, the protagonist continues his journey fearlessly, confident that no force, not even a cyclone, can harm him as long as Jesus is by his side. The repeated refrain reinforces this faith, stating that Jesus is the anchor and the ultimate guide for his life's direction.

The song carries a strong message of faith and trust in divine guidance. It speaks of surrendering control to a higher power, especially during times of uncertainty and fear. The symbolism of the boat represents life, with its unpredictable and sometimes dangerous elements, and the recurring storms reflect life's struggles and hardships.

How Does It Make You Feel?

The song's message is uplifting and comforting. It evokes a sense of peace and safety, even in the face of challenges. The lyrics, combined with the soothing melody, create a feeling of reassurance, emphasizing that no matter what happens, the protagonist—and by extension, the listener—is not alone. The presence of Jesus, as the captain of the boat, provides strength, stability, and protection. The imagery of nature—birds, dolphins, clouds—adds an element of serenity to the song, balancing the tension of the storm with a sense of beauty and calm.

The Story Weaving Technique

The song presents the protagonist embarking on a metaphorical journey at sea, with Jesus as the captain, facing various challenges such as storms and a threatening shark. The boat represents life's journey, navigating through moments of trial, fear, and decision-making, though the specific timeline is left ambiguous. As adversity arises, the protagonist calls on Jesus for protection and guidance, finding strength in his faith. Juan Luis Guerra emphasizes this theme by repeatedly using the phrase "Jesús está en el bote," reinforcing the constant presence and protection of Jesus through life's storms.

Explicit Themes and Mood

The song does not include any explicit themes. Instead, it focuses on spiritual and uplifting themes, making it suitable for all audiences. It conveys a deep sense of hope and confidence in faith. Rather than being fun or sad, the song is more spiritual and reassuring. It falls into a category of inspirational music with a clear Christian message, offering solace to those facing difficulties.

Relation to the YouTube Video

This song does not have an official music video.

Links for Further Discussion and Social Media

For additional discussions on "El Capitán" and the works of 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 discussions about the song and its meaning, check the following websites:

- [Genius](https://genius.com/Juan-luis-guerra-el-capitan-lyrics) for a breakdown of the lyrics.

- [SongMeanings](https://songmeanings.com) often has user-generated interpretations and discussions.

These platforms offer deeper insights into the song's meaning and the broader context of Juan Luis Guerra's music.

Submitted by user: HERNANDEZJ

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

Most words used are in very common daily usage.^RAE

El Capitán has 133 BPM (beats per minute)

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

^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 22 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

Determiner

Masculine singular definite article; the.

guide (person)

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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