Ni Una Sola Palabra Paulina Rubio Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Ni Una Sola Palabra' means 'Not a single word' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Paulina Rubio' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Lyrics and Translations

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Line 1
Original Lyrics: Esta gritando, ya se que no se entera

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Aligned Translation: he is scremaing I know he doesn't find out

Free Translation: He's shouting, I know he doesn't find out

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Line 2
Original Lyrics: El corazón escucha tu cabeza

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Aligned Translation: The heart listens to your head

Free Translation: The heart listens to your head

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Original Lyrics: Pero a dónde vas

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Aligned Translation: But where are you going?

Free Translation: But where are you going?

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Line 4
Original Lyrics: Me estás escuchando

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Aligned Translation: You' 're listening to me

Free Translation: Are you listening to me?

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Line 5
Original Lyrics: Qué hay de tu orgullo

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Aligned Translation: What about your pride

Free Translation: What about your pride?

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Original Lyrics: Que habíamos quedado

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Aligned Translation: what did we agree?

Free Translation: Didn't we agree on something?

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Original Lyrics: La noche empieza y con ella mi camino

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Aligned Translation: the night starts and with she my way

Free Translation: The night begins, and with it, my journey

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Original Lyrics: Te busco a solas con mi mejor vestido

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Aligned Translation: I'm looking for you alone in my best dress

Free Translation: I search for you alone, in my best dress

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Line 9
Original Lyrics: Pero a dónde estás

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Aligned Translation: but by where you are

Free Translation: But where are you?

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Line 10
Original Lyrics: Qué es lo que ha pasado

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Aligned Translation: What is it that has happened

Free Translation: What ever happened?

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Original Lyrics: Qué es lo que queda después de tantos años

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Aligned Translation: what is left after so many years

Free Translation: What remains after so many years?

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Original Lyrics: Miro esos ojos que un día me miraron

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Aligned Translation: I look at those eyes that one day looked at me

Free Translation: I look into those eyes that once looked at me

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Original Lyrics: Busco tu boca, tus manos, tus abrazos

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Aligned Translation: I'm looking for your mouth, your hands, your hugs

Free Translation: I seek your mouth, your hands, your hugs

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Line 14
Original Lyrics: Pero no sientes nada

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Aligned Translation: But you don't feel anything

Free Translation: But you feel nothing

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Line 15
Original Lyrics: Y te disfrazas de cordialidad

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Aligned Translation: and you wear a costume of kindness

Free Translation: And your costume is to be cordial

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Original Lyrics: Ni una sola palabra

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Aligned Translation: neither a single word

Free Translation: Not a single word

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Original Lyrics: Ni gestos ni miradas apasionadas

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Aligned Translation: No gestures or passionate looks

Free Translation: No gestures or passionate looks

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Original Lyrics: Ni rastro de los besos que antes me dabas

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Aligned Translation: No trace of the kisses you used to give me

Free Translation: No trace of the kisses you used to give me

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Original Lyrics: Hasta el amanecer

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Aligned Translation: Until the dawn

Free Translation: Until dawn

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Original Lyrics: Ni una de las sonrisas

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Aligned Translation: Not one of the smiles

Free Translation: Not even one smile

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Original Lyrics: Por las que cada noche y todos los días

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Aligned Translation: For which every night and every day

Free Translation: For which, every night and every day,

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Original Lyrics: Sollozan estos ojos

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Aligned Translation: these eyes sob

Free Translation: These eyes sob

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Original Lyrics: En lo que ahora, te ves

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Aligned Translation: In what now , you see yourself

Free Translation: At what you have become now

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Original Lyrics: Como un juguete que choca contra un muro

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Aligned Translation: as a toy that crashes against a wall

Free Translation: Like a toy crashing into a wall

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Original Lyrics: Salgo a encontrarte

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Aligned Translation: I'm coming out to find you

Free Translation: I go out to find you

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Original Lyrics: Y me pierdo en cuando busco

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Aligned Translation: and I get lost when I look for

Free Translation: And get lost when I look for you

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Original Lyrics: Una oportunidad, un milagro o un hechizo

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Aligned Translation: a opportunity, a miracle or a spell

Free Translation: An opportunity, a miracle, or a spell

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Original Lyrics: Volverme guapa y tu, guapo conmigo

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Aligned Translation: To become beautiful and , your handsome with me

Free Translation: To make me beautiful and you handsome with me

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Original Lyrics: Frente a los ojos que un día me miraron

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Aligned Translation: In front of the eyes that one day looked at me

Free Translation: In front of the eyes that once looked at me

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Original Lyrics: Pongo mi espalda y aquí unos cuantos pasos

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Aligned Translation: I put my back and here a few steps

Free Translation: I turn my back and take a few steps

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Original Lyrics: Y me apunto otra derrota

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Aligned Translation: and I note down another defeat

Free Translation: And I mark another defeat

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Original Lyrics: Mientras mi boca dice, "nunca mas"

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Aligned Translation: indicative mine mouth tells never again

Free Translation: While my mouth says, "never again"

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Original Lyrics: Ni una sola palabra

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Aligned Translation: neither a single word

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Original Lyrics: Ni gestos ni miradas apasionadas

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Aligned Translation: No gestures or passionate looks

Free Translation: No gestures or passionate looks

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Original Lyrics: Ni rastro de los besos que antes me dabas

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Aligned Translation: No trace of the kisses you used to give me

Free Translation: No trace of the kisses you used to give me

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Original Lyrics: Hasta el amanecer

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Aligned Translation: Until the dawn

Free Translation: Until dawn

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Original Lyrics: Ni una de las sonrisas

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Aligned Translation: Not one of the smiles

Free Translation: Not even one smile

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Original Lyrics: Por las que cada noche y todos los días

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Aligned Translation: For which every night and every day

Free Translation: For which, every night and every day,

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Original Lyrics: Sollozan estos ojos

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Aligned Translation: these eyes sob

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Original Lyrics: En lo que ahora, te ves

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Aligned Translation: In what now , you see yourself

Free Translation: At what you have become now

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Original Lyrics: No puede ser, no soy yo

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Aligned Translation: It can't be it's not me

Free Translation: It can't be, it's not me

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Original Lyrics: Me pesa tanto el corazón

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Aligned Translation: my heart hurts so much

Free Translation: My heart weighs so much

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Original Lyrics: Por no ser de hielo cuando el cielo

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Aligned Translation: for not to be of ice when the sky

Free Translation: For not being cold when the sky

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Original Lyrics: Me pide paciencia

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Aligned Translation: She asks me for patience

Free Translation: Asks me for patience

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Original Lyrics: Ni una sola palabra

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Aligned Translation: neither a single word

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Original Lyrics: Ni gestos ni miradas apasionadas

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Aligned Translation: No gestures or passionate looks

Free Translation: No gestures or passionate looks

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Original Lyrics: Ni rastro de los besos que antes me dabas

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Aligned Translation: No trace of the kisses you used to give me

Free Translation: No trace of the kisses you used to give me

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Original Lyrics: Hasta el amanecer

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Aligned Translation: Until the dawn

Free Translation: Until dawn

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Original Lyrics: Ni una de las sonrisas

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Aligned Translation: Not one of the smiles

Free Translation: Not even one smile

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Original Lyrics: Por las que cada noche y todos los días

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Aligned Translation: For which every night and every day

Free Translation: For which, every night and every day,

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Original Lyrics: Sollozan estos ojos

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Aligned Translation: these eyes sob

Free Translation: These eyes sob

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Original Lyrics: En lo que ahora, te ves

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Aligned Translation: In what now , you see yourself

Free Translation: At what you have become now

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Original Lyrics: Palabras

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Aligned Translation: Words

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Review

★ Song Info :

"Ni Una Sola Palabra" is a hit song by Mexican singer Paulina Rubio, released in 2006 as a part of her album "Ananda." The song is a pop and dance track with a catchy melody and upbeat rhythm. Its title translates to "Not a Single Word" in English, and the lyrics tell a story of heartbreak and longing, where the singer expresses her frustration at not receiving any communication or explanation from a former lover. The song's production features electronic and dance elements, making it a popular track in Latin pop and dance music circles.

★ Song Emotion 

The song's emotion is one of frustration, sadness, and defiance. Through the lyrics and energetic melody, Paulina Rubio conveys a mix of sadness and anger, reflecting the turmoil of unrequited love and the desire for closure.

★ Learning Facts for Spanish Students 

  • Vocabulary: The song contains a range of vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and communication, allowing learners to expand their vocabulary in context.
  • Verb Tenses: The song uses various verb tenses, including past and present, providing practice in understanding and using these tenses correctly.
  • Idiomatic Expressions: The lyrics feature idiomatic expressions common in colloquial Spanish, helping learners grasp how language is used in everyday conversations.
  • Pronunciation: Listening to the song can improve Spanish pronunciation and rhythm, as learners try to mimic the singer's delivery.

★ Interesting Facts about the Song 

  • "Ni Una Sola Palabra" became one of Paulina Rubio's signature songs and was a commercial success in various Spanish-speaking countries.
  • The song's music video features vibrant visuals and choreography, adding to its appeal.
  • The song's catchy chorus and memorable melody contributed to its popularity in nightclubs and parties.

★ Music Video  

The music video for "Ni Una Sola Palabra" showcases Paulina Rubio in different glamorous outfits, performing dance routines and expressing the song's emotional intensity. The video features a mix of vibrant colors and stylish visuals that complement the song's upbeat and energetic nature. It switches between scenes of Rubio dancing with backup dancers and scenes depicting her emotional distress.

★ Social Media

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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

Most words used are in common daily usage.RAE

Ni Una Sola Palabra has 130 BPM (beats per minute)

References

RAE Based on a median word frequency of 1005 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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