Maquillaje Mecano Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Maquillaje' means 'Make up' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Mecano' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Original Lyrics: No me mires, no me mires

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb
no	yo	mires	no	yo	mires
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar
not	me	look	not	me	look

Aligned Translation: dont look at me dont look at me

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me

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Original Lyrics: No me, no me, no me mires

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Adverb	Pronoun	Adverb	Pronoun	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb
no	yo	no	yo	no	yo	mires
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)
						2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar
not	me	not	me	not	me	look

Aligned Translation: dont, dont, dont look at me

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me

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Original Lyrics: No me mires, no me mires, déjalo ya

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Pronoun	Adverb
no	yo	mires	no	yo	mires	deja	él	ya
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	transitive to leave (to place)	it, masculine non-personal third-person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions to refer to masculine nouns)	already, yet
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb dejar
not	me	look	not	me	look	leave	it	already

Aligned Translation: Don't look at me, , don't look at me, , stop it already

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me, stop it now

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Original Lyrics: Que hoy no me he puesto el maquillaje

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Conjunction	Adverb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Determiner	Noun
que	hoy	no	yo	he	puesto	el	maquillaje
indicating a reason, roughly because	today	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	{{reflexive of\|es\|poner\|nodot=y}}, to put on, as in clothing.	Masculine singular definite article; the.	makeup
				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb ponerse
that	today	not	m	have	put on	the	makeup

Aligned Translation: because today I have not put on the makeup

Free Translation: Because today, I haven't put on makeup

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Original Lyrics: Y mí aspecto externo es demasiado vulgar

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb	Adjective
y	mí	aspecto	externo	es	demasiado	vulgar
and	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	appearance, look	external	to be (essentially or identified as).	too, far too, way too, much too, overly, all too excessively {{q\|modifying an adjective or other adverb}}	vulgar
				3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
and	me	appearance	external	is	too	vulgar

Aligned Translation: And my external appearance is too vulgar

Free Translation: And my outward appearance is too plain

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Original Lyrics: Para que te pueda gustar

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Preposition	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Verb
para	que	tú	pueda	gustar
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to be able, can	intransitive (followed by 'a' or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as 'like' with exchange of the subject and object)
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Polite of the verb poder	Infinitive
to	that	you	can	like

Aligned Translation: for you can like

Free Translation: So that you can like me

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Original Lyrics: No me mires, no me mires

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb
no	yo	mires	no	yo	mires
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar
not	me	look	not	me	look

Aligned Translation: dont look at me dont look at me

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me

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Original Lyrics: No me, no me, no me mires

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Adverb	Pronoun	Adverb	Pronoun	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb
no	yo	no	yo	no	yo	mires
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)
						2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar
not	me	not	me	not	me	look

Aligned Translation: dont, dont, dont look at me

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me

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Original Lyrics: No me mires, no me mires, déjalo ya

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Pronoun	Adverb
no	yo	mires	no	yo	mires	deja	él	ya
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	transitive to leave (to place)	it, masculine non-personal third-person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions to refer to masculine nouns)	already, yet
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb dejar
not	me	look	not	me	look	leave	it	already

Aligned Translation: Don't look at me, , don't look at me, , stop it already

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me, stop it now

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Original Lyrics: Que hoy no me he peinado a la moda

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Conjunction	Adverb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
que	hoy	no	yo	he	peinado	a	la	moda
that	today	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	transitive to comb (something)	by	the	fashion
				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb peinar
that	today	not	myself	I have	combed	by	the	fashion

Aligned Translation: that today not myself I have combed by the fashion

Free Translation: That today I haven't styled my hair in fashion

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Original Lyrics: Y tengo una imagen demasiado normal

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Conjunction	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Adverb	Adjective
y	tengo	un	imagen	demasiado	normal
and	transitive to have, possess (literally)	a	image	too, far too, way too, much too, overly, all too excessively {{q\|modifying an adjective or other adverb}}	normal, standard, regular
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
and	I have	a	image	too	standard

Aligned Translation: And I have a too normal image

Free Translation: And I have a very ordinary image.

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Original Lyrics: Para que te pueda gustar

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Preposition	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Verb
para	que	tú	pueda	gustar
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to be able, can	intransitive (followed by 'a' or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as 'like' with exchange of the subject and object)
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Polite of the verb poder	Infinitive
to	that	you	can	like

Aligned Translation: for you can like

Free Translation: So that you can like me

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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Noun	Adverb	Noun	Adverb
sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Maquíllate, maquíllate

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
maquilla	te	maquilla	te
to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself	to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar
apply makeup	yourself	apply makeup	yourself

Aligned Translation: make-up, make-up

Free Translation: Put on makeup, put on makeup.

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Original Lyrics: Un espejo de cristal

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Noun
un	espejo	de	cristal
a	mirror	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	crystal

a	mirror	of	crystal

Aligned Translation: A glass mirror

Free Translation: A glass mirror

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Original Lyrics: Y mírate y mírate

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Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
y	mira	te	y	mira	te
and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
and	look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: And look at you and look at you

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Maquíllate, maquíllate

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
maquilla	te	maquilla	te
to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself	to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar
apply makeup	yourself	apply makeup	yourself

Aligned Translation: make-up, make-up

Free Translation: Put on makeup, put on makeup.

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Original Lyrics: Un espejo de cristal

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Noun
un	espejo	de	cristal
a	mirror	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	crystal

a	mirror	of	crystal

Aligned Translation: A glass mirror

Free Translation: A glass mirror

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Original Lyrics: Y mírate y mírate

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Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
y	mira	te	y	mira	te
and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
and	look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: And look at you and look at you

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: Mírate y mírate

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Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
mira	te	y	mira	te
transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: look yourself and look yourself

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: Mírate y mírate

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Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
mira	te	y	mira	te
transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: look yourself and look yourself

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: Mírate y mírate

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Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
mira	te	y	mira	te
transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: look yourself and look yourself

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: No me mires, no me mires

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb
no	yo	mires	no	yo	mires
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar
not	me	look	not	me	look

Aligned Translation: dont look at me dont look at me

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me

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Original Lyrics: No me, no me, no me mires

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Adverb	Pronoun	Adverb	Pronoun	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb
no	yo	no	yo	no	yo	mires
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)
						2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar
not	me	not	me	not	me	look

Aligned Translation: dont, dont, dont look at me

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me

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Original Lyrics: No me mires, no me mires, déjalo ya

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Pronoun	Adverb
no	yo	mires	no	yo	mires	deja	él	ya
not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	transitive to leave (to place)	it, masculine non-personal third-person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions to refer to masculine nouns)	already, yet
		2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb mirar	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb dejar
not	me	look	not	me	look	leave	it	already

Aligned Translation: Don't look at me, , don't look at me, , stop it already

Free Translation: Don't look at me, don't look at me, stop it now

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Original Lyrics: No he dormido nada esta noche

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Adverb	Verb	Verb	Pronoun	Adjective	Noun
no	he	dormido	nada	este	noche
not	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	intransitive to sleep	nothing, zero, zilch	this	night (the period between sunset and sunrise)
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb dormir
not	I have	slept	nothing	this	night

Aligned Translation: I haven't slept at all tonight

Free Translation: I haven't slept at all tonight

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Original Lyrics: Y tengo una cara que no puedes mirar

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y	tengo	un	cara	que	no	puedes	mirar
and	transitive to have, possess (literally)	a	anatomy face (the front part of the head)	that	not	to be able, can	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener					2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb poder	Infinitive
and	I have	a	face	that	not	you can	to look

Aligned Translation: and I have a face that not you can to look

Free Translation: And I have a face you can't look at

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Original Lyrics: Porque te vas a horrorizar

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

Aligned Translation: because you are going to horrify

Free Translation: Because you will be horrified

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Original Lyrics: Mira ahora, mira ahora

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Verb	Adverb	Verb	Adverb
mira	ahora	mira	ahora
transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	now (at the present time)	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	now (at the present time)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
look	now	look	now

Aligned Translation: look now, look now

Free Translation: Look now, look now

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Original Lyrics: Mira, Mira, Mira ahora

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mira	mira	mira	ahora
transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	now (at the present time)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
look	look	look	now

Aligned Translation: look, look, look now

Free Translation: Look, look, look now

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Original Lyrics: Mira ahora, mira ahora, puedes mirar

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Verb	Adverb	Verb	Adverb	Verb	Verb
mira	ahora	mira	ahora	puedes	mirar
transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	now (at the present time)	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	now (at the present time)	to be able, can	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb poder	Infinitive
look	now	look	now	i can	look

Aligned Translation: Look now, , look now, , you can look

Free Translation: Look now, look now, you can look

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Original Lyrics: Que ya me he puesto el maquillaje

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Conjunction	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Determiner	Noun
que	ya	yo	he	puesto	el	maquillaje
that	already, yet	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	transitive:reflexive or non-reflexive to put, to put up, to place, to lay	Masculine singular definite article; the.	makeup
			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber	Pastparticiple Singular Masculine of the verb poner
that	already	myself	I have	put	the	makeup

Aligned Translation: that already myself I have put the makeup

Free Translation: Because I've already put on makeup

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Original Lyrics: Y si ves mi imagen te vas a alucinar

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y	si	ves	mío	imagen	te	vas	a	alucinar
and	if	to see (literally)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	image	reflexive pronoun: yourself	intransitive to go	to	to hallucinate
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ver				2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir		Infinitive
and	if	you see	my	image	yourself	you go	to	hallucinate

Aligned Translation: And if you see my picture you're gonna freak out

Free Translation: And if you see my image, you're going to be amazed

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Original Lyrics: Y me vas a querer besar

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Verb	Verb
y	yo	vas	a	querer	besar
and	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	intransitive to go	to	to desire, to want, to want to	to kiss
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ir		Infinitive	Infinitive
and	myself	you go	to	to want	to kiss

Aligned Translation: and myself you are going to want to kiss

Free Translation: And you're going to want to kiss me

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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Noun	Adverb	Noun	Adverb
sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Maquíllate, maquíllate

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
maquilla	te	maquilla	te
to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself	to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar
apply makeup	yourself	apply makeup	yourself

Aligned Translation: make-up, make-up

Free Translation: Put on makeup, put on makeup.

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Original Lyrics: Un espejo de cristal

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Noun
un	espejo	de	cristal
a	mirror	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	crystal

a	mirror	of	crystal

Aligned Translation: A glass mirror

Free Translation: A glass mirror

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Original Lyrics: Y mírate y mírate

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Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
y	mira	te	y	mira	te
and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
and	look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: And look at you and look at you

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Maquíllate, maquíllate

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
maquilla	te	maquilla	te
to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself	to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar
apply makeup	yourself	apply makeup	yourself

Aligned Translation: make-up, make-up

Free Translation: Put on makeup, put on makeup.

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Original Lyrics: Un espejo de cristal

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Noun
un	espejo	de	cristal
a	mirror	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	crystal

a	mirror	of	crystal

Aligned Translation: A glass mirror

Free Translation: A glass mirror

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Original Lyrics: Y mírate y mírate

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Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
y	mira	te	y	mira	te
and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
and	look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: And look at you and look at you

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Maquíllate, maquíllate

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
maquilla	te	maquilla	te
to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself	to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar
apply makeup	yourself	apply makeup	yourself

Aligned Translation: make-up, make-up

Free Translation: Put on makeup, put on makeup.

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Original Lyrics: Un espejo de cristal

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Noun
un	espejo	de	cristal
a	mirror	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	crystal

a	mirror	of	crystal

Aligned Translation: A glass mirror

Free Translation: A glass mirror

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Original Lyrics: Y mírate y mírate

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Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
y	mira	te	y	mira	te
and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
and	look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: And look at you and look at you

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Maquíllate, maquíllate

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
maquilla	te	maquilla	te
to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself	to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar
apply makeup	yourself	apply makeup	yourself

Aligned Translation: make-up, make-up

Free Translation: Put on makeup, put on makeup.

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Original Lyrics: Un espejo de cristal

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Noun
un	espejo	de	cristal
a	mirror	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	crystal

a	mirror	of	crystal

Aligned Translation: A glass mirror

Free Translation: A glass mirror

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Original Lyrics: Y mírate y mírate

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Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
y	mira	te	y	mira	te
and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
and	look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: And look at you and look at you

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Original Lyrics: Sombra aquí, sombra allá

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sombra	aquí	sombra	allá
shadow	here	shadow	there, over there, thither, yonder (in a direction away from the speaker and the listener)

shadow	here	shadow	there

Aligned Translation: shadow here, shadow there

Free Translation: Eye shadow here, eye shadow there

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Original Lyrics: Maquíllate, maquíllate

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun
maquilla	te	maquilla	te
to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself	to apply makeup or cosmetics	reflexive pronoun: yourself
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar		2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb maquillar
apply makeup	yourself	apply makeup	yourself

Aligned Translation: make-up, make-up

Free Translation: Put on makeup, put on makeup.

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Original Lyrics: Un espejo de cristal

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Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Noun
un	espejo	de	cristal
a	mirror	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	crystal

a	mirror	of	crystal

Aligned Translation: A glass mirror

Free Translation: A glass mirror

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Original Lyrics: Y mírate y mírate

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Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
y	mira	te	y	mira	te
and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself	and	transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	reflexive pronoun: yourself
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb mirar
and	look	yourself	and	look	yourself

Aligned Translation: And look at you and look at you

Free Translation: And look at yourself, and look at yourself

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Review

★ Song Info ★

"Maquillaje" is a popular Spanish song by the iconic Spanish band Mecano. It was released in 1981 as part of their album "Mecano." The song is known for its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics. Mecano was a highly influential band in the Spanish-speaking world during the 1980s, and "Maquillaje" is one of their most recognizable hits. The song features a combination of pop and rock elements, making it a timeless classic in Spanish music.

★ Song Emotion ★

The emotion conveyed in "Maquillaje" is a mixture of nostalgia and introspection. The lyrics describe the passing of time and the changes that people go through in life. It reflects on the idea that people often wear masks or "makeup" to hide their true selves. The music itself is upbeat and cheerful, which contrasts with the contemplative and slightly melancholic lyrics.

★ Learning Facts for Spanish Students ★

"Maquillaje" is a great song for Spanish learners to improve their language skills. The lyrics are clear and well-pronounced, making it an excellent resource for practicing listening comprehension.
The song's title, "Maquillaje," means "makeup" in Spanish, and it is used metaphorically in the song to represent the masks people wear in their lives.
Mecano, the band behind the song, was one of the most successful Spanish pop bands of the 1980s, and their music is still widely appreciated today.

★ Interesting Facts about the Song ★

Mecano's lead singer, Ana Torroja, is known for her distinctive and emotive voice, which adds depth to the song's lyrics.
"Maquillaje" is often interpreted as a commentary on the ephemeral nature of youth and beauty and the masks people wear in society.
The band Mecano was formed by Ana Torroja, José María Cano, and Nacho Cano, and they were responsible for numerous hits during their career.

★ Music Video Description ★

The official music video for "Maquillaje" features Mecano performing the song on a stage with a live audience. The band members are dressed in stylish 1980s fashion, reflecting the era's trends. The video focuses on the band's energetic performance and the audience's enthusiastic response to the song. It's a straightforward video that captures the band's presence and the song's engaging nature.

★ Social Media of the Artist ★

Artist: Mecano
Facebook: Mecano on Facebook
Twitter: Mecano on Twitter
Instagram: Mecano on Instagram

Submitted by user: PAULETTEANDRES

Average Ratings

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

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

Maquillaje has 119 BPM (beats per minute)

Maquillaje is suitable for DELE A2 Level students in terms of language complexity.

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^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 24179 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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