Son Al Rey Juan Luis Guerra Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Son Al Rey' means 'Son to the King' 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: Majestuoso y poderoso (poderoso)

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Adjective	Conjunction	Adjective	Adjective
majestuoso	y	poderoso	poderoso
majestic, majestical, august, grand	and	powerful	powerful

Majestic	and	powerful	powerful

Aligned Translation: Majestic and powerful (powerful)

Free Translation: Majestic and powerful (powerful)

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Original Lyrics: Admirable y siempre digno (siempre digno)

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Adjective	Conjunction	Adverb	Adjective	Adverb	Adjective
admirable	y	siempre	digno	siempre	digno
admirable	and	always	worthy	always	worthy

Admirable	and	always	worthy	always	worthy

Aligned Translation: Admirable and always worthy (always worthy)

Free Translation: Admirable and always worthy (always worthy)

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Original Lyrics: Exaltado sea tu nombre

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exaltado	sea	tuyo	nombre
to exalt	to be (essentially or identified as).	yours, your	name
Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb exaltar	3rd Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb ser
Exalted	be	your	name

Aligned Translation: Exalted be your name

Free Translation: Exalted be your name

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Original Lyrics: Por los siglos de los siglos

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
por	los	siglo	de	los	siglo
for (indicating duration)	the	century	of (expressing composition, substance)	the	century

For	the	centuries	of	the	centuries
^{Entire Phrase}

Aligned Translation: For the centuries of the centuries

Free Translation: For all the centuries

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Original Lyrics: Tú pagaste por mi vida (por mi vida)

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tú	pagaste	por	mío	vida	por	mío	vida
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to pay	for, for the sake of, on behalf of (indicating doing something for someone's benefit)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	life	for, for the sake of, on behalf of (indicating doing something for someone's benefit)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	life
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb pagar
You	payed	for	my	life	for	my	life

Aligned Translation: You payed for my life (for my life)

Free Translation: You payed for my life (for my life)

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Original Lyrics: Te ofreciste en sacrificio (sacrificio)

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te	ofreciste	en	sacrificio	sacrificio
reflexive pronoun: yourself	to offer	in, at, on	sacrifice	sacrifice
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb ofrecer
yourself	you offered	in	sacrifice	sacrifice

Aligned Translation: You offered yourself in sacrifice (sacrifice)

Free Translation: You offered yourself in sacrifice (sacrifice)

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Original Lyrics: Y no olvide el alma mía

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Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Adjective
y	no	olvide	el	alma	mía
and	not	to forget; to elude, escape (be forgotten by)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	soul	Feminine singular of mío
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative Polite of the verb olvidar
and	not	forget	the	soul	mine

Aligned Translation: And don't forget the soul mine

Free Translation: And don't forget my soul

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Original Lyrics: Ninguno de tus beneficios

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ninguno	de	tu	beneficio
none; neither, any	of (expressing composition, substance)	(before the noun) Apocopic form of tuyo, your	benefit

None	of	your	benefits

Aligned Translation: None of your benefits

Free Translation: None of your benefits

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Original Lyrics: Él perdona tus errores (¿dime qué más?)

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él	perdona	tu	error	di	yo	qué	más
he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)	transitive to pardon, excuse, forgive	(before the noun) Apocopic form of tuyo, your	error	to say, to tell	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	what (interrogative only)	else
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb perdonar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb decir
He	forgives	your	errors	tell	me	what	else

Aligned Translation: He forgives your errors (tell me, what else?)

Free Translation: He forgives your mistakes (tell me what else?)

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Original Lyrics: Y te sana las dolencias (Ay cómo no)

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y	tú	sana	las	dolencia	ay	cómo	no
and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to heal	the	ailment, illness	Ah!, Alas!	interrogative how?	not
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb sanar
And	you	heals	the	ailments	Ah	how	not

Aligned Translation: And He heals you the ailments (Ay how not)

Free Translation: And He heals your illness (Ay, how couldn't He?)

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Original Lyrics: Te rescata de lo oscuro

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tú	rescata	de	lo	oscuro
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to rescue	from (with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at)	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	dark (lacking light)
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb rescatar
you	He rescues	from	the	dark

Aligned Translation: He rescues you from the dark

Free Translation: He rescues you from the dark

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Original Lyrics: Y te muestra su grandeza

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective
y	tú	muestra	suyo
and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive to show (have somebody see something)	His, hers, its, to her.
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb mostrar
and	you	He shows	His	greatness

Aligned Translation: and He shows you His greatness

Free Translation: And shows you His greatness

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Original Lyrics: Mi Señor te hace justicia (mira que sí)

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Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Noun	Verb	Conjunction
mío	señor ²	tú ³	hace ⁴	justicia ⁵	mira	que
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	mister, sir, lord (title conferred on a married or an older male)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to make (something)	justice	intransitive to look (to try to see something, to pay attention with one’s eyes)	that
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb hacer		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
My	Lord	you	makes	justice	look	that	yes
² "Lord" is usually a title by which one calls God.
^3,4,5 "Hacer justicia" means "to apply the law". In this case, it is meant in a divine fashion, implying that God is going to apply justice although circumstances may not point that way.

Aligned Translation: My Lord makes you justice (look that yes)

Free Translation: My Lord makes you justice (I assure you)

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Original Lyrics: Y te colma con sus bienes (te digo yo)

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
y	tú	colma	con	su	bienes	tú	digo	yo
and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive to fulfill, satisfy	with	before the noun Apocopic form of suyo His, her, its, one's, their.	goods (that which is produced, traded, bought or sold)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to say, to tell	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb colmar					1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb decir
And	you	He satisfies	with	His	goods	you	I tell	I

Aligned Translation: And He satisfies you with His goods (I tell you myself)

Free Translation: And He satisfies you with His goods (I tell you)

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Original Lyrics: Te revela sus caminos

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tú	revela	su	camino
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to reveal	before the noun Apocopic form of suyo His, her, its, one's, their.	way, route
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb revelar
you	He reveals	His	ways

Aligned Translation: He reveals you His ways

Free Translation: He reveals His ways to you

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Original Lyrics: Poderoso, rey de reyes

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Adjective	Noun	Preposition	Noun
poderoso	rey	de	rey
powerful	king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

Powerful	king	of	kings

Aligned Translation: Powerful, king of kings

Free Translation: Powerful, king of kings

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Original Lyrics: Él perdona tus errores, por amor

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él	perdona	tu	error ⁴	por	amor
he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)	transitive to pardon, excuse, forgive	(before the noun) Apocopic form of tuyo, your	error	due to, because of, for, for the sake of, out of (to express cause or motive)	love
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb perdonar
He	forgives	your	errors	for	love
⁴ Alternative: "Mistakes".

Aligned Translation: He forgives your mistakes, for love

Free Translation: He forgives your mistakes, for love

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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Noun	Preposition	Noun
rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Y te sana las dolencias, mi Señor

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Adjective	Noun	Noun
y	tú	sana	las	dolencia	mío	señor	señor
and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to heal	the	ailment, illness	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	mister, sir, lord (title conferred on a married or an older male)	mister, sir, lord (title conferred on a married or an older male)
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb sanar
And	you	He heals	the	ailments		my	Lord

Aligned Translation: And He heals you the ailments, my Lord

Free Translation: And He heals your illness, my Lord

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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Noun	Preposition	Noun
rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Te rescata de lo oscuro, mi pastor

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tú	rescata	de	lo	oscuro	mío	pastor
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to rescue	from (with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at)	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	dark (lacking light)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	shepherd
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb rescatar
you	He rescues	from	the	dark	my	shepherd

Aligned Translation: He rescues you from the dark, my sheperd

Free Translation: He rescues you from the dark, my shepherd

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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Noun	Preposition	Noun
rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Es poderoso y majestuoso mi Señor

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Verb	Adjective	Conjunction	Adjective	Adjective	Noun
es	poderoso	y	majestuoso	mío	señor ⁶
to be (essentially or identified as).	powerful	and	majestic, majestical, august, grand	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	mister, sir, lord (title conferred on a married or an older male)
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
He's	powerful	and	majestic	my	Lord
⁶ "Señor" is a title people call God.

Aligned Translation: My Lord is powerful and majestic

Free Translation: My Lord is powerful and majestic

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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Noun	Preposition	Noun
rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Y yo a ti te canto un Son

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Preposition	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Determiner	Noun
y	yo	a	ti	tú	canto	un	son
and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	(Used before words referring to people, pets, or personified objects or places that function as direct objects: personal a.)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive:intransitive to sing	a	An Afro-Cuban musical form.
					1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb cantar
And	I	personal a	you	to you	I sing	a	Afro-Cuban musical musical genre

Aligned Translation: And I sing a son to you

Free Translation: And I sing a Son to you

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas, de noche y de día

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Preposition	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Conjunction	Preposition	Noun
para	que	yo	bendigas	de ⁷	noche	y	de ¹⁰	día
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	and	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	day (any period of 24 hours)
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless	of	night	and	of	day
^7,10 "De" means "during" in this case, implying a range of time during which something happens, in this particular case the blessing. This meaning is evidently not available in the dictionary.

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me, of night and of day

Free Translation: For you to bless me, night and day

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas, de noche y de día

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Preposition	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Conjunction	Preposition	Noun
para	que	yo	bendigas	de ⁷	noche	y	de ¹⁰	día
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	and	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	day (any period of 24 hours)
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless	of	night	and	of	day
^7,10 "De" means "during" in this case, implying a range of time during which something happens, in this particular case the blessing. This meaning is evidently not available in the dictionary.

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me, of night and of day

Free Translation: For you to bless me, night and day

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas, de noche y de día

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Preposition	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Conjunction	Preposition	Noun
para	que	yo	bendigas	de ⁷	noche	y	de ¹⁰	día
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	and	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	day (any period of 24 hours)
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless	of	night	and	of	day
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Aligned Translation: So that you bless me, of night and of day

Free Translation: For you to bless me, night and day

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas

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para	que	yo	bendigas
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me

Free Translation: For you to bless me

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Original Lyrics: El Señor me liberó y yo bailo Son

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Determiner	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Noun
el	señor	yo	liberó	y	yo	bailo	son
Masculine singular definite article; the.	mister, sir, lord (title conferred on a married or an older male)	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to liberate, release (make free)	and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to dance	An Afro-Cuban musical form.
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb liberar			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb bailar
The	Lord	me	liberated	and	I	dance	Son

Aligned Translation: The Lord liberated me and I dance Son

Free Translation: The Lord freed me and I dance Son

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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Noun	Preposition	Noun
rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Y te quita toda angustia y depresión

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y	tú	quita	todo	angustia	y	depresión
and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive To remove, to take away, to take down, to take off, to pull off, to pull out, to clear, to clear away, to strip, to strip away	all, every	anguish, distress	and	depression
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb quitar
And	you	He takes away	all	distress	and	depression

Aligned Translation: And He takes away to you all distress and depression

Free Translation: And He takes away from you any anguish and depression

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Él te añoña y te protege, oh, mi Dios

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él	tú		y	tú	protege	oh	mío	dios
he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).		and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to protect, to defend	oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	god
					3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb proteger
He	you	pampers	and	you	He protects	oh	my	God
³ Indulge with every attention; spoil. "famous people just love being pampered". Retrieved from Oxford Languages.

Aligned Translation: He pampers you and protects you, oh, my God

Free Translation: He pampers and protects you, oh, my God

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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Noun	Preposition	Noun
rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Es poderoso y majestuoso mi Señor

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es	poderoso	y	majestuoso	mío	señor ⁶
to be (essentially or identified as).	powerful	and	majestic, majestical, august, grand	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	mister, sir, lord (title conferred on a married or an older male)
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
He's	powerful	and	majestic	my	Lord
⁶ "Señor" is a title people call God.

Aligned Translation: My Lord is powerful and majestic

Free Translation: My Lord is powerful and majestic

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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Noun	Preposition	Noun
rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Y yo a ti te canto un Son

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y	yo	a	ti	tú	canto	un	son
and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	(Used before words referring to people, pets, or personified objects or places that function as direct objects: personal a.)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive:intransitive to sing	a	An Afro-Cuban musical form.
					1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb cantar
And	I	personal a	you	to you	I sing	a	Afro-Cuban musical musical genre

Aligned Translation: And I sing a son to you

Free Translation: And I sing a Son to you

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas,

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Preposition	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
para	que	yo	bendigas
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me

Free Translation: For you to bless me,

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Original Lyrics: De noche y de día! (Santo mi Son)

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Preposition	Noun	Conjunction	Preposition	Noun
de ¹	noche	y	de ⁴	día
of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	and	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	day (any period of 24 hours)

Of	night	and	of	day
^1,4 "De" means "during" in this case, implying a range of time during which something happens, in this particular case the blessing. This meaning is evidently not available in the dictionary.

Aligned Translation: Of night and of day! (Holy my Son)

Free Translation: Night and day! (Holy my Son)

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas

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para	que	yo	bendigas
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me

Free Translation: For you to bless me

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas,

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Preposition	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
para	que	yo	bendigas
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me

Free Translation: For you to bless me,

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Original Lyrics: De noche y de día

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Preposition	Noun	Conjunction	Preposition	Noun
de ¹	noche	y	de ⁴	día
of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	and	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	day (any period of 24 hours)

Of	night	and	of	day
^1,4

Aligned Translation: Of night and of day

Free Translation: Night and day

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas

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para	que	yo	bendigas
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me

Free Translation: For you to bless me

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Original Lyrics: Él perdona tus errores (¿dime qué más?)

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él	perdona	tu	error	di	yo	qué	más
he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)	transitive to pardon, excuse, forgive	(before the noun) Apocopic form of tuyo, your	error	to say, to tell	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	what (interrogative only)	else
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb perdonar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb decir
He	forgives	your	errors	tell	me	what	else

Aligned Translation: He forgives your errors (tell me, what else?)

Free Translation: He forgives your mistakes (tell me what else?)

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Original Lyrics: Y te sana las dolencias (ay cómo no)

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Interjection	Adverb	Adverb
y	tú	sana	las	dolencia	ay	cómo	no
and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to heal	the	ailment, illness	Expresses pain, sorrow, or surprise.	interrogative how?	not
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb sanar
And	you	He heals	the	ailments	ay	how	not

Aligned Translation: And He heals you the ailments (ay how not)

Free Translation: And He heals your illness (Ay, how couldn't He?)

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Original Lyrics: Te rescata de lo oscuro

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Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Adjective
tú	rescata	de	lo	oscuro
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to rescue	from (with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at)	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	dark (lacking light)
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb rescatar
you	He rescues	from	the	dark

Aligned Translation: He rescues you from the dark

Free Translation: He rescues you from the dark

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Original Lyrics: Y te muestra su grandeza

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y	tú	muestra	suyo
and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive to show (have somebody see something)	His, hers, its, to her.
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb mostrar
and	you	He shows	His	greatness

Aligned Translation: and He shows you His greatness

Free Translation: And shows you His greatness

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Original Lyrics: (Y te muestra su grandeza)

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	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective
	y	tú	muestra	suyo
	and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive to show (have somebody see something)	His, hers, its, to her.
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb mostrar
	And	you	He shows	His	greatness
⁶ "Grandeza" means "greatness". This is the most common translation.

Aligned Translation: (And He shows you His greatness)

Free Translation: (And He shows you His greatness)

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Original Lyrics: Mi Señor te hace justicia (mira que sí)

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Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Noun	Verb	Conjunction
mío	señor ²	tú ³	hace ⁴	justicia ⁵	mira	que
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	mister, sir, lord (title conferred on a married or an older male)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to make (something)	justice	intransitive to look (to try to see something, to pay attention with one’s eyes)	that
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb hacer		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
My	Lord	you	makes	justice	look	that	yes
² "Lord" is usually a title by which one calls God.
^3,4,5 "Hacer justicia" means "to apply the law". In this case, it is meant in a divine fashion, implying that God is going to apply justice although circumstances may not point that way.

Aligned Translation: My Lord makes you justice (look that yes)

Free Translation: My Lord makes you justice (I assure you)

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Original Lyrics: Y te colma con sus bienes (te digo yo)

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
y	tú	colma	con	su	bienes	tú	digo	yo
and	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive to fulfill, satisfy	with	before the noun Apocopic form of suyo His, her, its, one's, their.	goods (that which is produced, traded, bought or sold)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to say, to tell	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb colmar					1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb decir
And	you	He satisfies	with	His	goods	you	I tell	I

Aligned Translation: And He satisfies you with His goods (I tell you myself)

Free Translation: And He satisfies you with His goods (I tell you)

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Original Lyrics: Te revela sus caminos

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tú	revela	su	camino
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to reveal	before the noun Apocopic form of suyo His, her, its, one's, their.	way, route
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb revelar
you	He reveals	His	ways

Aligned Translation: He reveals you His ways

Free Translation: He reveals His ways to you

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Original Lyrics: Poderoso, rey de reyes

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Adjective	Noun	Preposition	Noun
poderoso	rey	de	rey
powerful	king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

Powerful	king	of	kings

Aligned Translation: Powerful, king of kings

Free Translation: Powerful, king of kings

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Original Lyrics: Y yo te canto a ti, y yo te canto a ti mi buen pastor

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun	Conjunction	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun	Adjective	Adjective	Noun
y	yo	tú	canto	a	ti	y	yo	tú	canto	a	ti	mío	bueno	pastor
and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive:intransitive to sing	to	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)	and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive:intransitive to sing	to	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	good	shepherd
			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb cantar						1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb cantar
And	I	to you	sing	to	you	and	I	to you	sing	to	you	my	good	shepherd

Aligned Translation: And I sing to you, and I sing to you my good shepperd

Free Translation: And I sing to you, and I sing to you, my good shepherd.

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Tú me diste la alegría y bailo Son

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tú	yo	diste	la	alegría	y	bailo	son
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to give, to give out	the	joy, happiness	and	to dance	An Afro-Cuban musical form.
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb dar				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb bailar
You	me	gave	the	joy	and	I dance	Afro-Cuban musical form

Aligned Translation: You gave me the joy and I dance Son

Free Translation: You gave me joy and I dance Son

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Te llevaste toda angustia Santo Dios

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tú	llevaste	todo	angustia	santo	dios
(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	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)	all, every	anguish, distress	holy, godly	god
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb llevar
You	took away	all	distress	holy	God

Aligned Translation: You took away all distress Holy God

Free Translation: You took away all the anguish, Holy God.

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Es poderoso y majestuoso mi Señor

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Verb	Adjective	Conjunction	Adjective	Adjective	Noun
es	poderoso	y	majestuoso	mío	señor ⁶
to be (essentially or identified as).	powerful	and	majestic, majestical, august, grand	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	mister, sir, lord (title conferred on a married or an older male)
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
He's	powerful	and	majestic	my	Lord
⁶ "Señor" is a title people call God.

Aligned Translation: My Lord is powerful and majestic

Free Translation: My Lord is powerful and majestic

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Original Lyrics: Rey de reyes

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rey	de	rey
king	of (expressing composition, substance)	king

King	of	kings

Aligned Translation: King of kings

Free Translation: King of kings

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Original Lyrics: Y yo a ti te canto un Son

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Preposition	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Determiner	Noun
y	yo	a	ti	tú	canto	un	son
and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	(Used before words referring to people, pets, or personified objects or places that function as direct objects: personal a.)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	transitive:intransitive to sing	a	An Afro-Cuban musical form.
					1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb cantar
And	I	personal a	you	to you	I sing	a	Afro-Cuban musical musical genre

Aligned Translation: And I sing a son to you

Free Translation: And I sing a Son to you

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas,

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para	que	yo	bendigas
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me

Free Translation: For you to bless me,

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Original Lyrics: De noche y de día

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de ¹	noche	y	de ⁴	día
of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	and	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	day (any period of 24 hours)

Of	night	and	of	day
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Aligned Translation: Of night and of day

Free Translation: Night and day

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas

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para	que	yo	bendigas
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me

Free Translation: For you to bless me

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Original Lyrics: Pa' que me bendigas, de noche y de día

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Preposition	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Conjunction	Preposition	Noun
para	que	yo	bendigas	de	noche	y	de	día
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to bless	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)	and	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	day (any period of 24 hours)
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb bendecir
So	that	me	you bless	of	night	and	of	day

Aligned Translation: So that you bless me, of night and of day

Free Translation: For you to bless me, night and day

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Review

"Son al Rey" by Juan Luis Guerra is a deeply spiritual and uplifting song that celebrates the greatness and majesty of God. The lyrics are filled with reverence and gratitude, reflecting the artist's profound faith and devotion. The song serves as a declaration of praise to God, whom Guerra addresses as the "Rey de Reyes" (King of Kings). It is a musical expression of worship, blending traditional son rhythms with contemporary Christian themes.

Summary and Interpretation: The story in the lyrics revolves around the singer's acknowledgment of God's power, mercy, and love. The song opens with a proclamation of God's majesty and worthiness of praise, emphasizing His eternal and exalted nature. The singer expresses deep gratitude for God's sacrifices and blessings, recognizing that God paid the ultimate price for his life and offered Himself as a sacrifice.

The lyrics continue by recounting the many ways in which God has blessed the singer. God forgives sins, heals illnesses, rescues from darkness, and reveals His greatness. The singer emphasizes that God's justice and generosity are boundless, filling his life with goodness and showing him the right paths. The repeated refrain "Rey de reyes" reinforces the central theme of God's supremacy and the singer's devotion.

The song's message is one of joy, liberation, and celebration. The singer dances and sings to God as a way of expressing his gratitude for the blessings he receives "de noche y de día" (night and day). The repeated line "Pa' que me bendigas" (So that you may bless me) highlights the singer's desire to remain in God's favor and continue receiving His blessings.

Emotional Impact and Storytelling: The song evokes a sense of joy, peace, and spiritual elevation. Juan Luis Guerra's delivery is passionate and heartfelt, making the listener feel the depth of his faith. The rhythm of the son, a traditional Afro-Cuban musical style, adds a lively and celebratory tone to the song, making it feel both reverent and festive. The artist weaves the story of God's goodness through a combination of personal testimony and biblical references, creating a narrative that is both intimate and universal.

Themes and Tone: "Son al Rey" does not include explicit themes; rather, it is a song of praise and worship. The tone is uplifting, joyful, and filled with a sense of reverence and awe. It is a fun and celebratory song, meant to inspire and uplift the listener's spirit. The music, combined with the lyrics, creates an atmosphere of praise and thanksgiving, making it a song that resonates with those who share the singer's faith.

This song does not have an official Youtube video, but an official audio on Youtube. You can refer to it by searching "Son Al Rey por Juan Luis Guerra" on Youtube.

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In conclusion, "Son al Rey" is a powerful and joyful declaration of faith, filled with gratitude for the blessings of God. The song's blend of spiritual themes with vibrant son rhythms creates a unique and uplifting experience, making it a meaningful and celebratory anthem of worship.

Submitted by user: HERNANDEZJ

Average Ratings

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

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

Son Al Rey has 92 BPM (beats per minute)

Son Al Rey is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

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^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 68 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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