Copa Vacía Shakira, Manuel Turizo Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Copa Vacía' means 'Empty Cup' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Shakira, Manuel Turizo' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Lyrics and Translations

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Original Lyrics: ¿Lo ves? Así

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	Verb	Punctuation mark
	ves	?
	to see (literally)	Used in ¿ ?.
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb ver
Do you	see it	?

Aligned Translation: You see? This way

Free Translation: You see? This way

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Original Lyrics: A este ritmo no puedo seguir

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Preposition		Noun	Verb
a		ritmo	puedo
at		rhythm	to be able, can
			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder
At	this	rhythm	I can't	go on

Aligned Translation: At this rate I can't go on

Free Translation: At this rate I can't go on

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Original Lyrics: Ya no sé qué más hacer

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	Adverb		Pronoun	Adverb	Verb
	no		qué	más	hacer
	not		what (interrogative only)	else	to do
					Infinitive
I	don't	know	what	else	to do

Aligned Translation: I don't know what else to do anymore

Free Translation: I don't know what else to do anymore

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Original Lyrics: Para obtener más de ti

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	Verb	Adverb	Preposition	Pronoun
	obtener	más	de	ti
	to obtain	more; -er (used to make comparisons)	of, from (indicating cause)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
	Infinitive
To	get	more	from	you

Aligned Translation: To get more from you

Free Translation: To get more from you

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Original Lyrics: ¿Por qué no quieres cuando yo quiero?

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	Adverb	Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Punctuation mark
	no	quieres	cuando	yo	quiero	?
	not	to desire, to want, to want to	when	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to desire, to want, to want to	Used in ¿ ?.
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb querer			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer
Why	don't	you want	to when	I	want to	?

Aligned Translation: Why don't you want when I want?

Free Translation: Why don't you want when I want?

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Original Lyrics: Estás más frío que el mes de Enero

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	Adverb	Noun	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition
	más	frío	que	el	mes	de
	more; -er (used to make comparisons)	cold, coldness	that	Masculine singular definite article; the.	month	of (expressing composition, substance)

You are	more	colder	that	the	month	of	january

Aligned Translation: You are colder than the month of January

Free Translation: You are colder than the month of January

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Original Lyrics: Pido calor y no das más que hielo

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Verb	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb		Noun
pido	calor	y	no	das		hielo
to ask for something	{{label\|es\|weather\|energy}} heat	and	not	transitive to give, to give out		ice
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pedir				2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb dar
I ask	for warmth	and	you nothing	give me	but	ice

Aligned Translation: I ask for warmth and you give nothing but ice

Free Translation: ask for warmth and you give nothing but ice

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Original Lyrics: Oh, oh

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Interjection		Interjection
oh		oh
oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)		oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)

Oh	,	oh

Aligned Translation: Oh, oh

Free Translation: Oh, oh

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Original Lyrics: Hace rato tengo sed de ti

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Verb	Noun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Pronoun
hace	rato	tengo	sed	de	ti
to do	a while, bit (a short period of time)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	thirst	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb hacer		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
for a	long time	been	thirst	of	you

Aligned Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

Free Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

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Original Lyrics: Yo no sé por qué

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Pronoun		Verb
yo		sé
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.		to know (a fact)
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I	don't	know	why

Aligned Translation: I don't know why

Free Translation: I don't know why

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Original Lyrics: Quedo con ganas de más

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				Adverb
				más
				more; -er (used to make comparisons)

I remain	whit	eagerly	to	more

Aligned Translation: I'm left wanting more

Free Translation: I'm left wanting more

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Original Lyrics: Y queriendo beber de una copa vacía

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Conjunction	Verb	Verb		Determiner	Noun	Adjective
y	queriendo	beber		un	copa	vacío
and	to desire, to want, to want to	to drink		a	cup, goblet, stemmed glass, glass	empty
	Simple Gerund of the verb querer	Infinitive
And	wanting	to drink	from	an	cup	empty

Aligned Translation: And wanting to drink from an empty cup

Free Translation: And wanting to drink from an empty cup

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Original Lyrics: Hace rato tengo sed de ti

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Verb	Noun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Pronoun
hace	rato	tengo	sed	de	ti
to do	a while, bit (a short period of time)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	thirst	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb hacer		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
for a	long time	been	thirst	of	you

Aligned Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

Free Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

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Original Lyrics: Yo no sé por qué

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Pronoun		Verb
yo		sé
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.		to know (a fact)
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I	don't	know	why

Aligned Translation: I don't know why

Free Translation: I don't know why

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Original Lyrics: Quedo con ganas de más

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				Adverb
				más
				more; -er (used to make comparisons)

I remain	whit	eagerly	to	more

Aligned Translation: I'm left wanting more

Free Translation: I'm left wanting more

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Original Lyrics: Y queriendo beber de una copa vacía

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Conjunction	Verb	Verb		Determiner	Noun	Adjective
y	queriendo	beber		un	copa	vacío
and	to desire, to want, to want to	to drink		a	cup, goblet, stemmed glass, glass	empty
	Simple Gerund of the verb querer	Infinitive
And	wanting	to drink	from	an	cup	empty

Aligned Translation: And wanting to drink from an empty cup

Free Translation: And wanting to drink from an empty cup

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Original Lyrics: Ah, ah, ah

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Interjection		Interjection		Interjection
ah		ah		ah
ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)

Ah	,	ah	,	ah

Aligned Translation: Ah, ah, ah

Free Translation: Ah, ah, ah

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Original Lyrics: Siempre estás ocupado con tanto negocio

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Adverb		Adjective		Adverb	Noun
siempre		ocupado		tanto	negocio
always		busy		so much, long, hard, often, etc.	business, enterprise (commercial enterprise or establishment).

Always	you are	busy	whit	so much	business

Aligned Translation: You are always busy with so much business

Free Translation: You are always busy with so much business

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Original Lyrics: Te haría bien, mi amor, un poquito de ocio

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					Noun				Noun
					amor				ocio
					love				leisure, recreation, spare time

It would	do you	good	,	my	love	,	little	leisure	lissure time

Aligned Translation: It would do you good, my love a little leisure

Free Translation: It would do you , my love a little leisure

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Original Lyrics: Relájate aquí, en el sofá, y dame tu atención

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Verb	Adverb		Determiner	Noun		Conjunction				Noun
relaja	aquí		el	sofá		y				atención
to relax	here		Masculine singular definite article; the.	sofa, couch		and				attention
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb relajar
Relax	here	on	the	sofa	,	and	give	me	your	attention

Aligned Translation: Relax on the sofa, and give me your attention

Free Translation: Relax on the sofa, and give me your attention

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Original Lyrics: Oh, oh-oh-oh

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Interjection		Interjection		Interjection		Interjection
oh		oh		oh		oh
oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)		oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)		oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)		oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)

Oh	,	oh	-	oh	-	oh

Aligned Translation: Oh, oh-oh-oh

Free Translation: Oh, oh-oh-oh

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Original Lyrics: No hay que ser poeta pa' endulzarme el oído

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		Verb	Noun	Preposition		Verb		Noun
		ser	poeta	para		endulzar		oído
		to be (essentially or identified as).	poet	for, to (expressing a recipient)		to sweeten (make sweeter)		ear (especially the inner parts)
		Infinitive				Infinitive
You don't	have	to be	poet	to	'	sweeten	my	ear

Aligned Translation: You don't have to be a poet to sweeten my ear

Free Translation: You don't have to be a poet to sweeten my ear

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Original Lyrics: Suelta el teléfono, usa tu mano conmigo

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	Determiner	Noun		Verb		Noun	Preposition	Pronoun
	el	teléfono		usa		mano	con	mí
	Masculine singular definite article; the.	telephone, phone		transitive to use		anatomy:of a person hand	with	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)
				2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb usar
Put	the	telephone	,	use	your	hand	with	me

Aligned Translation: Put the telephone, use your hand on me

Free Translation: Put your phone down, use your hand on me

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Original Lyrics: Sé que estás bueno, pero mucho más buena estoy yo

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Verb		Adjective		Conjunction	Adverb
sé		bueno		pero	más
to know (a fact)		good		but	more; -er (used to make comparisons)
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I know	you're	hot	,	but	more	hotter	are	I'm

Aligned Translation: I know that you're hot, but I'm hotter than you are

Free Translation: I know you're hot, but I'm hotter than you are

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Original Lyrics: Oh

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Original Lyrics: Hace rato tengo sed de ti

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Verb	Noun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Pronoun
hace	rato	tengo	sed	de	ti
to do	a while, bit (a short period of time)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	thirst	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb hacer		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
for a	long time	been	thirst	of	you

Aligned Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

Free Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

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Original Lyrics: Yo no sé por qué

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Pronoun		Verb
yo		sé
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.		to know (a fact)
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I	don't	know	why

Aligned Translation: I don't know why

Free Translation: I don't know why

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Original Lyrics: Quedo con ganas de más

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				Adverb
				más
				more; -er (used to make comparisons)

I remain	whit	eagerly	to	more

Aligned Translation: I'm left wanting more

Free Translation: I'm left wanting more

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Original Lyrics: Y queriendo beber de una copa vacía, ah

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Conjunction	Verb	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adjective		Interjection
y	queriendo	beber	de	un	copa	vacío		ah
and	to desire, to want, to want to	to drink	from (with the source or provenance of or at)	a	cup (sports competition/trophy)	empty		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)
	Simple Gerund of the verb querer	Infinitive
And	wanting	to drink	from	a	cup	empty	,	ah

Aligned Translation: And wanting to drink from an empty cup, ah

Free Translation: And wanting to drink from an empty cup, ah

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Original Lyrics: Como si no sintiera nada

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Conjunction	Conjunction	Verb	Pronoun
como	si	sintiera	nada
as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)	if	transitive to feel	nothing, zero, zilch
		1st Person Singular Subjunctive Imperfect Ra of the verb sentir
As	if	I feel	nothing

Aligned Translation: As if I didn't feel anything

Free Translation: As if I didn't feel anything

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Original Lyrics: Ahora me miras tan diferente

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Adverb		Verb	Adverb	Adjective
ahora		miras	tan	diferente
now (at the present time)		transitive to look at (to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes)	so, as	different
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb mirar
Now	you	look me	so	different

Aligned Translation: Now you look at me so different

Free Translation: Now you look at me so different

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Original Lyrics: Y yo nadando en contra 'e la corriente

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Conjunction		Verb				Determiner	Noun
y		nadando				la	corriente
and		intransitive to be swimming in (used with "en")				the	current (fluid or electricity)
		Simple Gerund of the verb nadar
And	me	swimming	against	'	e	the	current

Aligned Translation: And me swimming against 'e the current

Free Translation: And me swimming against 'e the current

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Original Lyrics: Me tiene en la calle buscando

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	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
	tiene	en	la	calle
	transitive to have, possess (literally)	in, at, on	the	street
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Polite of the verb tener
He's	got me	on	the	street	looking

Aligned Translation: He's got me on the street looking for

Free Translation: He's got me on the street looking for

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Original Lyrics: Con qué llenar este vacío que se siente

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Preposition	Adjective	Verb
con	qué	llenar
with	what; which	transitive to fill something up
		Infinitive
With	what	to fill	the	emptiness	we	feel

Aligned Translation: With what to fill this emptiness that feels

Free Translation: With what to fill this emptiness that feels

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Original Lyrics: Yo no soy mecánico

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	Adverb		Adjective
	no		mecánico
	not		mechanical

I'm	not	a	mechanic

Aligned Translation: I'm not a mechanic

Free Translation: I am not a mechanic

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Original Lyrics: Pero trato de arreglarlo y no funciona

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Conjunction			Verb		Conjunction	Adverb	Verb
pero			arreglar		y	no	funciona
but			to fix, to repair		and	not	to work, function
			Infinitive				2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb funcionar
But	I try	to	fix	it	and	doesn't	work

Aligned Translation: But I try to fix it and it doesn't work

Free Translation: But I try to fix it and it doesn't work

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Original Lyrics: Reanimando un corazón que no reacciona

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Verb	Determiner	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb
reanimando	un	corazón	que	no	reacciona
to revive	a	anatomy heart (organ of the body)	that	no	to react
Simple Gerund of the verb reanimar					2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb reaccionar
Reviving	an	heart	that	doesn't	unresponsive

Aligned Translation: Reviving a heart that doesn't react

Free Translation: Reviving a heart that doesn't beat

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Original Lyrics: No quiero intentarlo con otra persona

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Adverb	Verb	Verb		Preposition	Adjective	Noun
no	quiero	intentar		con	otro	persona
not	to desire, to want, to want to	to try, to attempt; especially: to strain or put forth effort in so doing.		with	other, another	person (an individual; usually a human being)
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer	Infinitive
I don't	want	to try	it	with	other	person

Aligned Translation: I don't want to try with someone else

Free Translation: I don't want to try with someone else

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Original Lyrics: Hace rato tengo sed de ti

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Verb	Noun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Pronoun
hace	rato	tengo	sed	de	ti
to do	a while, bit (a short period of time)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	thirst	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb hacer		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
for a	long time	been	thirst	of	you

Aligned Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

Free Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

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Original Lyrics: Yo no sé por qué

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Pronoun		Verb
yo		sé
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.		to know (a fact)
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I	don't	know	why

Aligned Translation: I don't know why

Free Translation: I don't know why

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Original Lyrics: Quedo con ganas de más

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				Adverb
				más
				more; -er (used to make comparisons)

I remain	whit	eagerly	to	more

Aligned Translation: I'm left wanting more

Free Translation: I'm left wanting more

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Original Lyrics: Queriendo beber de una copa vacía

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Verb	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adjective
queriendo	beber	de	un	copa	vacío
to desire, to want, to want to	to drink	from (with the source or provenance of or at)	a	cup (sports competition/trophy)	empty
Simple Gerund of the verb querer	Infinitive
Wanting	to drink	from	a	cup	empty

Aligned Translation: Wanting to drink from an empty cup

Free Translation: Wanting to drink from an empty cup

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Original Lyrics: Hace rato tengo sed de ti

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Verb	Noun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Pronoun
hace	rato	tengo	sed	de	ti
to do	a while, bit (a short period of time)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	thirst	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb hacer		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
for a	long time	been	thirst	of	you

Aligned Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

Free Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

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Original Lyrics: Yo no sé por qué

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Pronoun		Verb
yo		sé
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.		to know (a fact)
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I	don't	know	why

Aligned Translation: I don't know why

Free Translation: I don't know why

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Original Lyrics: Quedo con ganas de más

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				Adverb
				más
				more; -er (used to make comparisons)

I remain	whit	eagerly	to	more

Aligned Translation: I'm left wanting more

Free Translation: I'm left wanting more

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Original Lyrics: Queriendo beber de una copa vacía

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Verb	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adjective
queriendo	beber	de	un	copa	vacío
to desire, to want, to want to	to drink	from (with the source or provenance of or at)	a	cup (sports competition/trophy)	empty
Simple Gerund of the verb querer	Infinitive
Wanting	to drink	from	a	cup	empty

Aligned Translation: Wanting to drink from an empty cup

Free Translation: Wanting to drink from an empty cup

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Original Lyrics: Ah, ah, ah

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Interjection		Interjection		Interjection
ah		ah		ah
ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)

Ah	,	ah	,	ah

Aligned Translation: Ah, ah, ah

Free Translation: Ah, ah, ah

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Original Lyrics: Tus besos son de agua salada

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Adjective	Noun	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Adjective
tu	beso	son	de	agua	salado
(before the noun) Apocopic form of tuyo, your	kiss	to be (essentially or identified as).	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	water	salty
		2nd Person Plural Indicative Present Polite of the verb ser
Yours	kisses	are	of	water	salt

Aligned Translation: Your kisses are made of salt water

Free Translation: Your kisses are salt water

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Original Lyrics: Bebo y no me calma nada

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	Conjunction	Adverb		Noun
	y	no		calma
	and	not		calm, stillness, peacefulness

I drink	and	it doesn't	me	calm	nothing

Aligned Translation: I drink and nothing calms me down

Free Translation: I drink and nothing calms me down

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Original Lyrics: Te espero y me desilusionas

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	Verb	Conjunction		Verb
	espero	y		desilusionar
	transitive to wait to, wait for, await	and		to disappoint
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb esperar			of the verb
I	wait	and	me	you disappoint

Aligned Translation: I'm waiting for you and you disappoint me

Free Translation: I'm waiting for you and you disappoint me

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Original Lyrics: Y así no funciona

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Conjunction	Adverb		Verb
y	así		funciona
and	like this; like that; as such; thus; so; thereby; this way, that way		to work, function
			2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb funcionar
And	this	doesn't	work

Aligned Translation: And that's not how it works

Free Translation: And that's not how it works

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Original Lyrics: Pero no quieres cuando yo quiero

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Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
pero	no	quieres	cuando	yo	quiero
but	not	to desire, to want, to want to	when	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to desire, to want, to want to
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Tuteo of the verb querer			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer
But	you don't	want	when	I	want

Aligned Translation: But you don't want when I want

Free Translation: But you don't want when I want

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Original Lyrics: Estás más fría que el mes de Enero

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	Adverb		Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Preposition
	más		que	el	mes	de
	more; -er (used to make comparisons)		that	Masculine singular definite article; the.	month	of (expressing composition, substance)

You are	more	colder	that	the	month	of	january

Aligned Translation: You're colder than the month of January

Free Translation: You're colder than the month of January

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Original Lyrics: Te doy calor, pero tú siempre hielo

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	Verb			Conjunction		Adverb	Noun
	doy			pero		siempre	hielo
	transitive to give, to give out			but		always	ice
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb dar
I	give you	warmth	,	but	you	always	ice

Aligned Translation: I give warmth , but you always ice

Free Translation: I give warmth , but you always ice

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Original Lyrics: Oh-oh-oh-oh

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Interjection				Interjection		Interjection
oh				oh		oh
oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)				oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)		oh (expression of awe, surprise, pain or realization)

Oh	-	oh	-	oh	-	oh

Aligned Translation: Oh-oh-oh-oh

Free Translation: Oh-oh-oh-oh

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Original Lyrics: Hace rato tengo sed de ti

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hace	rato	tengo	sed	de	ti
to do	a while, bit (a short period of time)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	thirst	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb hacer		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
for a	long time	been	thirst	of	you

Aligned Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

Free Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

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Original Lyrics: Yo no sé por qué

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Pronoun		Verb
yo		sé
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.		to know (a fact)
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I	don't	know	why

Aligned Translation: I don't know why

Free Translation: I don't know why

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Original Lyrics: Quedo con ganas de más

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				Adverb
				más
				more; -er (used to make comparisons)

I remain	whit	eagerly	to	more

Aligned Translation: I'm left wanting more

Free Translation: I'm left wanting more

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Original Lyrics: Queriendo beber de una copa vacía

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Verb	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adjective
queriendo	beber	de	un	copa	vacío
to desire, to want, to want to	to drink	from (with the source or provenance of or at)	a	cup (sports competition/trophy)	empty
Simple Gerund of the verb querer	Infinitive
Wanting	to drink	from	a	cup	empty

Aligned Translation: Wanting to drink from an empty cup

Free Translation: Wanting to drink from an empty cup

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Original Lyrics: Hace rato tengo sed de ti

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Verb	Noun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Pronoun
hace	rato	tengo	sed	de	ti
to do	a while, bit (a short period of time)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	thirst	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb hacer		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
for a	long time	been	thirst	of	you

Aligned Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

Free Translation: I've been thirsty of you for a while

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Original Lyrics: Yo no sé por qué

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Pronoun		Verb
yo		sé
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.		to know (a fact)
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber
I	don't	know	why

Aligned Translation: I don't know why

Free Translation: I don't know why

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Original Lyrics: Quedo con ganas de más

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				Adverb
				más
				more; -er (used to make comparisons)

I remain	whit	eagerly	to	more

Aligned Translation: I'm left wanting more

Free Translation: I'm left wanting more

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Original Lyrics: Queriendo beber de una copa vacía

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Verb	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Adjective
queriendo	beber	de	un	copa	vacío
to desire, to want, to want to	to drink	from (with the source or provenance of or at)	a	cup (sports competition/trophy)	empty
Simple Gerund of the verb querer	Infinitive
Wanting	to drink	from	a	cup	empty

Aligned Translation: Wanting to drink from an empty cup

Free Translation: Wanting to drink from an empty cup

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Original Lyrics: Ah, ah, ah

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Interjection		Interjection		Interjection
ah		ah		ah
ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)

Ah	,	ah	,	ah

Aligned Translation: Ah, ah, ah

Free Translation: Ah, ah, ah

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Original Lyrics: Ah-ah-ah

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ah		ah		ah
ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)		ah (expression of relief, realization, awe)

Ah	-	ah	-	ah

Aligned Translation: Ah-ah-ah

Free Translation: Ah-ah-ah

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Review

Copa Vacia Meaning and English lyrics translated

★ Copa vacia- Empty cup the song of Shakira by Manuel Turizo

★ "Copa Vacía", sung by Shakira and Manuel Turizo, is a song that explores longing and dissatisfaction in a relationship where one person's needs are not being met. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration, as Shakira wonders why her partner is emotionally distant and unresponsive to her desires. The metaphor of the "Empty Cup" symbolizes unfulfilled desires and the longing for more intimacy and connection.

★ 'The figure of the mermaid in this video is very symbolic and represents very well this moment in my life, because many know that I am on my way back to myself,' the singer explained in the audio she sent through her broadcast channel. In April this year, she shared a story on Instagram in which she revealed that she was leaving Spain, after a mediatic split from her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué.

★ In the verses, Shakira expresses her desire for warmth and attention from her partner, emphasizing her preoccupation with work and her lack of free time. She asks him to put aside distractions and be present with her. She believes their relationship would benefit if he were more attentive and affectionate, while she offers her affection and describes her attractiveness.

★ The bridge reinforces the contrast between the couple's emotional states and their inability to overcome the distance that separates them. Shakira describes her partner's kisses as "saltwater," suggesting that they do not fulfill her desires. She expects it but continues to feel disappointed, creating a cycle that does not work for their relationship.

★ Overall, "Empty Cup" portrays the frustration and longing of being in a relationship where one person's desires are not being met. It emphasizes the importance of emotional connection, intimacy, and the active participation of both in meeting each other's needs.

Submitted by user: ANITA

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 very common daily usage.^RAE

Copa Vacía has 120 BPM (beats per minute)

Copa Vacía is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.

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^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 687 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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