Acróstico Shakira Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

'Acróstico' means 'Acrostic' in English. It is a name of a song by 'Shakira' human translated here by a native speaker.

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Original Lyrics: Me enseñaste que el amor no es una estafa

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Pronoun	Verb	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Adverb	Verb	Determiner	Noun
yo	enseñaste	que	el	amor	no	es	un	estafa
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to teach	that	Masculine singular definite article; the.	love	not	to be (essentially or identified as).	a	scam, fraud, racket
	2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb enseñar					3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
I	You	that	the	love	not	is	a	scam

Aligned Translation: You taught me that love is not a scam

Free Translation: You taught me that love is not a scam

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Original Lyrics: Y que, cuando es real, no se acaba

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y	que	cuando	es	real	no	se	acaba
and	that	when	to be (essentially or identified as).	real	not	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	transitive to finish; to end
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser				3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb acabar
and	that	when	is	real	not	oneself	finishes

Aligned Translation: and that when is real it does not finish

Free Translation: And that, when it's real, it doesn't end

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Original Lyrics: Intenté que no me veas llorar

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intenté	que	no	yo	veas	llorar
to try, to attempt; especially: to strain or put forth effort in so doing.	that	not	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to see (literally)	intransitive to cry, to weep
1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb intentar				2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb ver	Infinitive
I tried	that	not	me	see	to cry

Aligned Translation: I tried not to let you see me cry

Free Translation: I tried not to let you see me cry

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Original Lyrics: Que no vieras mi fragilidad

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Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Adjective	Noun
que	no	vieras	mío	fragilidad
that	no	to see (literally)	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	fragility
		2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Imperfect Ra of the verb ver
that	no	see	my	fragility

Aligned Translation: That you wouldn' 't see my fragility

Free Translation: That you wouldn't see my vulnerability

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Original Lyrics: Pero las cosas no son siempre como las soñamos

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Adverb	Verb	Adverb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
pero	las	cosa	no	son	siempre	como	ellas	soñamos
but	the	thing (object, concept)	not	to be (essentially or identified as).	always	as (introducing a basis of comparison or equality)	they, them (used subjectively and after prepositions; can refer to women and feminine nouns).	{{indtr\|es\|con\|en\|intr=1}} to dream (of/about)
				3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb ser				1st Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb soñar
but	the	thing	not	are	always	as	them	we dream

Aligned Translation: But things are not always as we dream

Free Translation: But things aren't always as we dream them to be

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Original Lyrics: A veces corremos, pero no llegamos

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Preposition	Noun	Verb	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb
a	vez	corremos	pero	no	llegamos
by	time, instance	to run, to jog	but	not	intransitive to arrive, get (to)
		1st Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb correr			1st Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb llegar
by	times	we run	but	not	we get

Aligned Translation: Sometimes we run , but we don't get there

Free Translation: Sometimes we run, but we don't reach

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Original Lyrics: Nunca dudes que aquí voy a estar

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nunca	dudes	que	aquí	voy	a	estar
never	to doubt	that	here	intransitive to go	to	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.
	2nd Person Singular Imperative Negative of the verb dudar			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ir		Infinitive
never	doubt	that	here	I go	to	to be

Aligned Translation: Never doubt that I will be here

Free Translation: Never doubt that I'll be here

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Original Lyrics: Háblame que te voy a escuchar

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Verb	Pronoun	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Verb
habla	yo	que	tú	voy	a	escuchar
intransitive to talk; to speak; to communicate using words	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	that	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	auxiliary (with a followed by the infinitive) to be going to (near future), to go	to	transitive to listen to, to hear out
2nd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative Tuteo of the verb hablar				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ir		Infinitive
talk	I	that	you	I am going	to	to listen

Aligned Translation: Talk to me I am going to listen to you

Free Translation: Talk to me, I'm going to listen to you

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Original Lyrics: Y aunque la vida me tratara así

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Conjunction	Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb
y	aunque	la	vida	yo	tratara	así
and	though, although, even though, albeit	the	life	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to treat (to handle, behave toward in a specific way)	like this; like that; as such; thus; so; thereby; this way, that way
					3rd Person Singular Subjunctive Imperfect Ra of the verb tratar
and	though	the	life	me	will treat	thus

Aligned Translation: And even life will treat me like this

Free Translation: And even if life treated me like that

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Original Lyrics: Voy a ser fuerte solo para ti

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voy	a	ser	fuerte	solo	para	ti
auxiliary (with a followed by the infinitive) to be going to (near future), to go	to	to be (essentially or identified as).	strong	only, solely, just	for, to (expressing a recipient)	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ir		Infinitive
I am going	to	to be	strong	sole	for	you

Aligned Translation: I'm gonna be strong just for you

Free Translation: I'm going to be strong just for you

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Original Lyrics: Lo único que quiero es tu felicidad

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Determiner	Adjective	Conjunction	Verb	Verb	Adjective	Noun
lo	único	que	quiero	es	tuyo	felicidad
(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	only; single; sole	that	to desire, to want, to want to	to be (essentially or identified as).	yours, your	felicity, happiness
			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
the	only	that	want	is	your	felicity

Aligned Translation: All I want is your happiness

Free Translation: The only thing I want is your happiness

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Original Lyrics: Y estar contigo

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Conjunction	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
y	estar	con	ti
and	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	with	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
	Infinitive
and	to be	with	you

Aligned Translation: and to be with you

Free Translation: And to be with you

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Original Lyrics: La sonrisa tuya es mi debilidad

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Determiner	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Noun
la	sonrisa	tuya	es	mío	debilidad
the	smile	Feminine singular of tuyo	to be (essentially or identified as).	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	debility, weakness
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
the	smile	yours	is	my	debility

Aligned Translation: Your smile is my weakness

Free Translation: Your smile is my weakness.

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Original Lyrics: Quererte sirve de anestesia al dolor

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
querer	tú	sirve	de	anestesia	a	el	dolor
to desire, to want, to want to	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to be of use, to be good for	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	anesthesia (insensitivity to pain)	to	Masculine singular definite article; the.	pain, ache, aching soreness, tenderness (physical)
Infinitive		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb servir
To want	you	is good	of	anesthesia	to	the	pain

Aligned Translation: Loving you serves as an anesthetic to pain

Free Translation: Loving you serves as anesthesia to pain

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Original Lyrics: Hace que me sienta mejor

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Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective
hace	que	yo	sienta	mejor
to make (something)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to feel	better
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb hacer			1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb sentir
it makes	that	I	feel	better

Aligned Translation: It makes me feel better

Free Translation: It makes me feel better

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Original Lyrics: Para lo que necesites, estoy

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Preposition	Determiner	Conjunction	Verb	Verb
para	lo	que	necesites	estoy
for, to (expressing a recipient)	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	that	transitive to need	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb necesitar	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar
for	the	that	you need	I am

Aligned Translation: For whatever you need , I am

Free Translation: I'm here for whatever you need

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Original Lyrics: Viniste a completar lo que soy

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Verb	Preposition	Verb	Determiner	Conjunction	Verb
viniste	a	completar	lo	que	soy
to come	to	to complete	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	that	to be (essentially or identified as).
2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb venir		Infinitive			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
you came	to	to complete	the	that	I am

Aligned Translation: You came to complete what I am

Free Translation: You came to complete who I am

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Original Lyrics: Se nos rompió solo un plato, no toda la vajilla

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Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb	Determiner	Noun	Adverb	Adjective	Determiner	Noun
se	nosotros	rompió	solo	un	plato	no	todo	la	vajilla
Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	we (masculine plural)	to break up, terminate (a relationship, friendship etc.)	only, solely, just	a	plate, dish (crockery)	no	all, every	the	dishes, dishware
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb romper
oneself	to us	broke	only	a	plate	no	all	the	dishes

Aligned Translation: Only a plate was broken, not all the dishes

Free Translation: We only broke one plate, not the whole set of dishes

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Original Lyrics: Y aunque no sé poner la otra mejilla

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y	aunque	no	sé	poner	la	otro	mejilla
and	though, although, even though, albeit	not	to know (a fact)	transitive:reflexive or non-reflexive to put, to put up, to place, to lay	the	other, another	anatomy cheek
			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb saber	Infinitive
and	though	not	I know	to put	the	other	cheek

Aligned Translation: And though I don't know to turn the other cheek

Free Translation: And even though I don't know how to turn the other cheek

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Original Lyrics: Aprender a perdonar es de sabios

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Verb	Preposition	Verb	Verb	Preposition	Noun
aprender	a	perdonar	es	de	sabio
transitive:intransitive to learn (to acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something)	to	transitive to pardon, excuse, forgive	to be (essentially or identified as).	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	wise person
Infinitive		Infinitive	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
Learning	to	to	is	of	wise

Aligned Translation: Learning to forgive is for the wise

Free Translation: Learning to forgive is wise

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Original Lyrics: Que solo te salga amor de esos labios

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que	solo	tú	salga	amor	de	esos	labio
that	only, solely, just	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	to emerge	love	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	those ones	anatomy lip (fleshy protrusion around the opening of the mouth)
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Polite of the verb salir
that	only	from you	emerges	love	of	those	lip

Aligned Translation: May only love come out of those lips

Free Translation: May only love come out of those lips

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Original Lyrics: Si las cosas se dañan, no se botan, se reparan

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Pronoun	Verb
si	las	cosa	se	dañan	no	se	botan	se	reparan
if	the	thing (object, concept)	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	transitive to damage, to harm, to hurt, to injure	not	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	Latin America to throw, throw away	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	transitive to repair
				3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb dañar			3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb botar		3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb reparar
if	the	thing	oneself	get damaged	not	oneself	get thrown away	oneself	repaired

Aligned Translation: If things , they are not thrown away, they are repaired

Free Translation: If things get damaged, they're not thrown away, they're repaired

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Original Lyrics: Los problemas se afrontan y se encaran

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Determiner	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb
los	problema	se	afrontan	y	se	encaran
the	problem, issue, challenge, matter, concern, business, difficulty, snag (a difficulty or obstacle that has to be dealt with)	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	transitive to face, address, tackle, meet, deal with, confront, cope with, handle, bear, manage, (e.g. reality, an issue, a situation, a problem)	and	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	to confront
			3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb afrontar			3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb encarar
the	problem	oneself	must be faced	and	oneself	must be confronted

Aligned Translation: Problems are faced and faced

Free Translation: Problems are faced and confronted

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Original Lyrics: Hay que reírse de la vida

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Verb	Preposition	Verb	Pronoun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
haber	que	reír	se	de	la	vida
with “de” + infinitive to have to do.	to	to laugh	Third person (also used for usted and ustedes) reflexive direct or indirect object, oneself, himself, herself, itself, yourself; each other; one another	about (concerning; with regard to)	the	life
Infinitive		Infinitive
You have	to	to laugh	oneself	about	the	life

Aligned Translation: You have to laugh at life

Free Translation: We must laugh at life

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Original Lyrics: A pesar de que duelan las heridas

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Preposition	Noun	Preposition	Conjunction	Verb	Determiner	Noun
a	pesar	de	que	duelan	las	herida
to	grief, regret, chagrin	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	that	transitive to hurt; to ache	the	wound
				3rd Person Plural Subjunctive Present of the verb doler
to	grief	of	that	hurt	the	wound

Aligned Translation: Even though the wounds hurt

Free Translation: Despite the wounds hurting

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Original Lyrics: Sí ha de entregar entero el corazón

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si	ha	de	entregar	entero	el	corazón
if	auxiliary verb taking past participle to build various perfect tenses to have	about (concerning; with regard to)	reflexive to surrender (oneself)	whole; entire	Masculine singular definite article; the.	anatomy heart (organ of the body)
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb haber		Infinitive
if	have	about	surrender	whole	the	heart

Aligned Translation: Yes, , he must give his whole heart

Free Translation: Yes, the heart must be given entirely

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Original Lyrics: Aunque le hagan daño sin razón

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aunque	ella	hagan	daño	sin	razón
though, although, even though, albeit	she, her (used subjectively and after prepositions)	to make (eg. someone do something or feel a certain way.)	damage	without	reason
		3rd Person Plural Subjunctive Present of the verb hacer
though	to her	they make	damage	without	reason

Aligned Translation: Even if they hurt him for no reason

Free Translation: Even if they hurt it without reason

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Original Lyrics: Lo único que quiero es tu felicidad

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Determiner	Adjective	Conjunction	Verb	Verb	Adjective	Noun
lo	único	que	quiero	es	tuyo	felicidad
(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	only; single; sole	that	to desire, to want, to want to	to be (essentially or identified as).	yours, your	felicity, happiness
			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb querer	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
the	only	that	want	is	your	felicity

Aligned Translation: All I want is your happiness

Free Translation: The only thing I want is your happiness

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Original Lyrics: Y estar contigo

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Conjunction	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
y	estar	con	ti
and	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	with	you, thee (declined form of tú used as the object of a preposition)
	Infinitive
and	to be	with	you

Aligned Translation: and to be with you

Free Translation: And to be with you

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Original Lyrics: La sonrisa tuya es mi debilidad

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Determiner	Noun	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Noun
la	sonrisa	tuya	es	mío	debilidad
the	smile	Feminine singular of tuyo	to be (essentially or identified as).	predicative or after the noun mine, my.	debility, weakness
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
the	smile	yours	is	my	debility

Aligned Translation: Your smile is my weakness

Free Translation: Your smile is my weakness.

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Original Lyrics: Quererte sirve de anestesia al dolor

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Verb	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
querer	tú	sirve	de	anestesia	a	el	dolor
to desire, to want, to want to	(Second person pronoun in singular tense) (informal communication in Spain and Mexico). you; thou (cognate).	intransitive to be of use, to be good for	of (indicates a quality or characteristic)	anesthesia (insensitivity to pain)	to	Masculine singular definite article; the.	pain, ache, aching soreness, tenderness (physical)
Infinitive		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb servir
To want	you	is good	of	anesthesia	to	the	pain

Aligned Translation: Loving you serves as an anesthetic to pain

Free Translation: Loving you serves as anesthesia to pain

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Original Lyrics: Hace que me sienta mejor

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Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective
hace	que	yo	sienta	mejor
to make (something)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to feel	better
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb hacer			1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb sentir
it makes	that	I	feel	better

Aligned Translation: It makes me feel better

Free Translation: It makes me feel better

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Original Lyrics: Para lo que necesites, estoy

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Preposition	Determiner	Conjunction	Verb	Verb
para	lo	que	necesites	estoy
for, to (expressing a recipient)	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	that	transitive to need	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb necesitar	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar
for	the	that	you need	I am

Aligned Translation: For whatever you need , I am

Free Translation: I'm here for whatever you need

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Original Lyrics: Viniste a completar lo que soy

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Verb	Preposition	Verb	Determiner	Conjunction	Verb
viniste	a	completar	lo	que	soy
to come	to	to complete	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	that	to be (essentially or identified as).
2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb venir		Infinitive			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
you came	to	to complete	the	that	I am

Aligned Translation: You came to complete what I am

Free Translation: You came to complete who I am

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Original Lyrics: Sirve de anestesia al dolor

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Verb	Preposition	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
sirve	de	anestesia	a	el	dolor
intransitive to be of use, to be good for	of; ’s; (used after the thing owned and before the owner)	anesthesia (insensitivity to pain)	to	Masculine singular definite article; the.	pain, ache, aching soreness, tenderness (physical)
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb servir
is good for	of	anesthesia	to	the	pain

Aligned Translation: It serves as an anesthesia for pain

Free Translation: It serves as anesthesia to pain

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Original Lyrics: Hace que me sienta mejor

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Verb	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Adjective
hace	que	yo	sienta	mejor
to make (something)	that	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to feel	better
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb hacer			1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb sentir
it makes	that	I	feel	better

Aligned Translation: It makes me feel better

Free Translation: It makes me feel better

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Original Lyrics: Para lo que necesites estoy

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Preposition	Determiner	Conjunction	Verb	Verb
para	lo	que	necesites	estoy
for, to (expressing a recipient)	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	that	transitive to need	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.
			2nd Person Singular Subjunctive Present Tuteo of the verb necesitar	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar
for	the	that	you need	I am

Aligned Translation: For whatever you need I am

Free Translation: I'm here for whatever you need

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Original Lyrics: Viniste a completar lo que soy

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Verb	Preposition	Verb	Determiner	Conjunction	Verb
viniste	a	completar	lo	que	soy
to come	to	to complete	(neuter definite article used to make abstract nouns from adjectives); the	that	to be (essentially or identified as).
2nd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb venir		Infinitive			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
you came	to	to complete	the	that	I am

Aligned Translation: You came to complete what I am

Free Translation: You came to complete who I am

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Review

★ Song Info ★

"Acróstico" is a heartfelt song by Shakira, a Colombian singer, songwriter, and philanthropist. It gained significant attention from fans due to its emotional connection with her breakup with Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué. The song resonated with many listeners as they interpreted it as an expression of the pain and sadness associated with the end of their relationship.

★ Song Emotion ★

The emotional tone of "Acróstico" is deeply melancholic and reflective. It captures the feelings of heartbreak, loss, and longing that often accompany the end of a significant relationship but the love that remains in your love ones, in this case, her two children. The poignant lyrics and emotive melodies evoke a sense of sadness and vulnerability, allowing listeners to connect with their own experiences of love and separation.

★ Learning Tips and Facts for Spanish Students ★

For Spanish students, "Acróstico" offers an excellent opportunity to enhance their language skills through music. By studying the lyrics, students can expand their vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and deepen their understanding of Spanish grammar and expression. The emotional nature of the song also provides a rich context for exploring different aspects of human relationships and emotions in the Spanish language.

★ Interesting Facts ★

In an emotionally poignant rendition of "Acróstico," Shakira joined forces with her two sons, Sasha Piqué and Milan Piqué, to create the music video. Interestingly, it was reported in the press that Gerard Piqué, Shakira's former partner, was unaware of this collaboration and took legal action as a result. Nevertheless, this collaboration brings a beautiful and personal touch to the song, underscoring the themes of family and resilience in the face of heartbreak. The inclusion of her sons not only highlights their exceptional piano skills but also serves as a powerful symbol of the strength and unity that can be found within a family during challenging times..

★ Music Video ★

In the video, people can witness Shakira and her two sons seated at the piano in an entirely empty house, with moving boxes prepared for a relocation to a new place. This alludes to the fact that, due to the couple's breakup, they would have to move homes, which in reality would be from Madrid to Miami, as they had to vacate their Madrid residence.

★ Social Media of the Artist ★

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakira
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shakira
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shakira
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shakira
Official Website: https://www.shakira.com

Submitted by user: PAULETTEANDRES

Average Ratings

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

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

Acróstico has 144 BPM (beats per minute)

References

^RAE Based on a median word frequency of 15613 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)

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