Soltera Shakira Translation Meaning and Lyrics

Song Meaning

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

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Original Lyrics: Salí pa despejarme

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Verb	Preposition	Verb	Pronoun
salí	para	despejar	mí
to go out, leave, to depart, to head out	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	to clear; to remove	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)
1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb salir		Infinitive
I got out	to	clear	me

Aligned Translation: I got out to clear myself

Free Translation: I went out to clear my head

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Original Lyrics: Y ya cansada de estar apagada, decidí prenderme

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Conjunction	Adverb	Adjective	Preposition	Verb	Adjective		Verb	Verb
y	ya	cansado	de	estar	apagado		decidí	prender
and	now	tired, sleepy	of, from (indicating cause)	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	(switched) off, shutdown		to decide	to turn on (light, machine etc.)
				Infinitive			1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb decidir	Infinitive
And	now	tired	of	being	off	,	I decided	to turn me on

Aligned Translation: And tired already of being off, I chose to turn me on

Free Translation: And tired of being turned off, I decided to turn myself on

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Original Lyrics: Cambié de amigos, porque los que estaban solo hablaban de él

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Verb	Preposition	Noun		Conjunction	Determiner		Verb	Adverb	Verb	Preposition	Pronoun
cambié	de	amigo		porque	los		estaban	solo	hablaban	de	él
transitive:intransitive to change, to shift, to switch, to alter	of (expressing composition, substance)	friend		because	the		to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	only, solely, just	intransitive to talk; to speak; to communicate using words	about (concerning; with regard to)	he, him, masculine personal third person subject and disjunctive pronoun (used as a subject and after prepositions)
1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb cambiar							3rd Person Plural Indicative Imperfect of the verb estar		3rd Person Plural Indicative Imperfect of the verb hablar
I changed	of	friends	,	because	the	ones that	were	only	spoke	about	him

Aligned Translation: I changed of friends, because the ones that were only talked about him

Free Translation: I changed friends, because the ones who were there only talked about him

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Original Lyrics: A las malas me tocó aprender que no tengo nada que perder

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Preposition	Determiner	Adjective	Pronoun	Verb	Verb	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Pronoun	Preposition	Verb
a	las	malo	mí	tocó	aprender	que	no	tengo	nada	que	perder
to	the	bad	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	impersonal:transitive to be someone's time or turn	transitive:intransitive to learn (to acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something)	that	not	transitive to have, possess (literally)	nothing, zero, zilch	to	to lose
				3rd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb tocar	Infinitive			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener			Infinitive
To	the	bad		it took me	to learn	that		I do not have	nothing	to	lose

Aligned Translation: To the bad corresponded me to learn that I don't have anything to lose

Free Translation: I had to learn the hard way that I have nothing to lose

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Original Lyrics: Y como ellos también

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Conjunction	Preposition	Pronoun	Adverb
y	como	ellos	también
and	like (similar to, reminiscent of)	they, them (used subjectively and after prepositions; can refer to men, masculine nouns, groups of people or nouns of mixed gender, and (rarely) groups of neuter nouns).	also, too, as well

And	like	them	also

Aligned Translation: And also like them

Free Translation: And also like them

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Original Lyrics: Yo tengo derecho de portarme mal pa pasarla bien

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Pronoun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Verb	Adjective	Verb	Noun
yo	tengo	derecho	de	portar	malo	pasar	bien
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to have, possess, to be (a condition or quality)	right (direction, entitlement)	of, from (indicating cause)	reflexive to behave; to be good.	bad	to pass	good, better {{q\|substantive}}
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener			Infinitive		Infinitive
I	have	right	of	behaving	bad	to pass	good

Aligned Translation: I have right of behaving badly to have a good time

Free Translation: I have the right to misbehave to have a good time

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Original Lyrics: Estoy suelta y ahora puedo hacer lo que quiera

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Verb	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Verb	Adjective	Verb
estoy	suelta	y	ahora	puedo	hacer	qué	quiera
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	release, {{verbal noun of\|es\|soltar}}	and	now (at the present time)	to be able, can	to do	what; which	to desire, to want, to want to
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder	Infinitive		1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb querer
I am	release	and	now	I can	do	what	I want

Aligned Translation: I'm let loose and now I can do whatever I want

Free Translation: I'm free and now I can do whatever I want

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera

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Verb	Adjective	Adjective
pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
it is spent	rich	single

Aligned Translation: It's spent nicely single

Free Translation: One has a good time being single

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Original Lyrics: Yo tengo derecho de portarme mal pa pasarla bien

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Pronoun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Verb	Adjective	Verb	Noun
yo	tengo	derecho	de	portar	malo	pasar	bien
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to have, possess, to be (a condition or quality)	right (direction, entitlement)	of, from (indicating cause)	reflexive to behave; to be good.	bad	to pass	good, better {{q\|substantive}}
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener			Infinitive		Infinitive
I	have	right	of	behaving	bad	to pass	good

Aligned Translation: I have right of behaving badly to have a good time

Free Translation: I have the right to misbehave to have a good time

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Original Lyrics: Estoy suelta y ahora puedo hacer lo que quiera

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estoy	suelta	y	ahora	puedo	hacer	qué	quiera
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	release, {{verbal noun of\|es\|soltar}}	and	now (at the present time)	to be able, can	to do	what; which	to desire, to want, to want to
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder	Infinitive		1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb querer
I am	release	and	now	I can	do	what	I want

Aligned Translation: I'm let loose and now I can do whatever I want

Free Translation: I'm free and now I can do whatever I want

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera, ah (¡Shada!)

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Verb	Adjective	Adjective
pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
it is spent	rich	single	,	ah	(	¡	Shada	¡

Aligned Translation: It's spent tasty single, ah (Shada!)

Free Translation: It's good to be single, ah (Shada!)

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Original Lyrics: El día está pa bote de playa

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Determiner	Noun	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Preposition	Noun
el	día	está	para	bote	de	playa
Masculine singular definite article; the.	day (any period of 24 hours)	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	for, to (expressing a recipient)	boat, dinghy	of, from (indicating cause)	beach
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar
The	day	it is	for	boat	of	beach

Aligned Translation: The day is for boat of beach

Free Translation: The day is perfect for a beach boat

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Original Lyrics: Y para pasarme de la raya (ah-ah)

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Conjunction	Verb	Preposition	Determiner	Noun
y	pasar	de	la	raya
and	to pass	of (indicates the subject or cause of the adjective)	the	line
	Infinitive
And	to pass	of	the	line	(	ah	-	ah	)

Aligned Translation: And to step off of the line (ah-ah)

Free Translation: And to cross the line (ah-ah)

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Original Lyrics: En la arena, sobre la toalla (ah-ah)

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun		Preposition	Determiner	Noun
en	la	arena		sobre	la	toalla
in, at, on	the	geology sand, gravel		over, above, on, upon, atop	the	towel

In	the	sand	,	over	the	towel	(	ah	.	ah	)

Aligned Translation: On the sand, on the towel (ah-ah)

Free Translation: On the sand, on the towel (ah-ah)

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Original Lyrics: Ese plancito nunca falla, yah-yah

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Adjective		Adverb	Verb
ese		nunca	falla
demonstrative that		never	transitive to fail
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb fallar
That	little plan	never	fails	,	yah	-	yah

Aligned Translation: That little plan never fails, yah-yah

Free Translation: That little plan never fails, yah-yah

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Original Lyrics: Esta nena tiene fans

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Pronoun	Noun	Verb	Noun
esta	nena	tiene	fan
demonstrative Alternative spelling of ésta This one.	Feminine noun of nene; baby girl	transitive to have, possess (literally)	fan
		2nd Person Singular Indicative Present Polite of the verb tener
This	baby	has	fans

Aligned Translation: This babe has fans

Free Translation: This babe has fans

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Original Lyrics: Y el corazón partío como Sanz (ah-ah)

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Conjunction	Determiner	Noun	Adjective	Preposition
y	el	corazón	partido	como
and	Masculine singular definite article; the.	anatomy heart (organ of the body)	broken	like (similar to, reminiscent of)

And	the	heart	broken	like	Sanz	(	ah	-	ah	)

Aligned Translation: And the broken heart like Sanz (ah-ah)

Free Translation: And a broken heart like Sanz (ah-ah)

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Original Lyrics: Muchos son los que me tiran

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Adjective	Verb	Determiner	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb
mucho	son	los	que	mí	tiran
a lot of; many; much	to be (essentially or identified as).	the	who; that	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	transitive to throw, to toss
	3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb ser				3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb tirar
Many	are		who		throw at me

Aligned Translation: Many are the ones that tell me

Free Translation: Many are the ones who tell me

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Original Lyrics: Pero pocos son los que me dan

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Conjunction	Adjective	Verb	Pronoun	Verb
pero	poco	son	que	dan
but	few, not many	to be (essentially or identified as).	who; that	transitive to give, to give out
		3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb ser		3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb dar
But	few	are	who	give me

Aligned Translation: But few are the ones that give me

Free Translation: But few are those who give me

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Original Lyrics: Soy selectiva, poca trayectoria

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Verb	Adjective		Adjective	Noun
soy	selectiva		poco	trayectoria
to be (essentially or identified as).	Feminine singular of selectivo		little, not much	trajectory
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser
I am	selective	,	little	trajectory

Aligned Translation: I'm selective, little trajectory

Free Translation: I'm selective, little trajectory

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Original Lyrics: Normal, por razones obvias

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Adjective		Preposition	Noun	Adjective
normal		por	razon	obvio
normal, standard, regular		for, for the sake of, on behalf of (indicating doing something for someone's benefit)	Obsolete spelling of razón	obvious, clear

Normal	,	for		obvious reasons

Aligned Translation: Normal, for obvious reasons

Free Translation: Normal, for obvious reasons

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Original Lyrics: Al amor le cogí fobia

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Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Verb	Noun
a	el	amor	cogí	fobia
to	Masculine singular definite article; the.	love	{{lb\|es\|Colombia\|Cuba\|Dominican Republic\|Philippines\|Puerto Rico\|Spain}} to take, catch, hold, to get, to seize	psychology phobia
			1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb coger
To	the	love	I hold	phobia

Aligned Translation: I got phobia of the love

Free Translation: I got love phobia

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Original Lyrics: Perro que me escriba, pantallazo y pa su novia

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Noun	Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb		Noun	Conjunction	Preposition	Adjective	Noun
perro ¹	que	mí	escriba		pantallazo	y	para	suyo	novia
dog (animal)	that	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	to write		computing screenshot	and	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	His, hers, its, to her.	Feminine noun of novio, girlfriend
			3rd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative of the verb escribir
Dog	that		write me	,	screenshot	and	for	his	girlfriend
¹ "Perro" means "womanizer", a man who is fond of having many lovers.

Aligned Translation: Dog that texts me, screenshot and to his girlfriend

Free Translation: Dog who text me, screenshot and sent to his girlfriend

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Original Lyrics: Nadie va a decirme cómo me debo comportar

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nadie	va	a	decir	mí	cómo	debo	comportar
no one, nobody; anyone, anybody	auxiliary (with a followed by the infinitive) to be going to (near future), to go	to	to say, to tell	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	how	auxiliary should, to ought to, to be supposed to, to be to	Latin America to entail
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ir		Infinitive			1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb deber	Infinitive
No one	is going	to	tell	me	how	I should	behave

Aligned Translation: Nobody is going to tell me how I must behave

Free Translation: Nobody is going to tell me how to behave

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Original Lyrics: Pueden opinar

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Verb	Verb
pueden	opinar
to be able, can	to express one's opinion; to opine
3rd Person Plural Indicative Present of the verb poder	Infinitive
they can	give their opinion

Aligned Translation: They can give their opinion

Free Translation: They can give their opinion

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Original Lyrics: Pero yo tengo el derecho de portarme mal pa pasarla bien

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Determiner	Noun	Preposition	Verb	Adjective	Preposition	Verb	Noun
pero	yo	tengo	el	derecho	de	portar	malo	para	pasar	bien
but	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to have, possess, to be (a condition or quality)	Masculine singular definite article; the.	right (direction, entitlement)	of, from (indicating cause)	reflexive to behave; to be good.	bad	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	transitive to spend time	good, better {{q\|substantive}}
		1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener				Infinitive			Infinitive
But	I	have	the	right	of	bahaving	bad	to	spent it	good

Aligned Translation: But I have the right of misbehaving to have a good time

Free Translation: But I have the right to misbehave in order to have a good time

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Original Lyrics: Estoy suelta y ahora puedo hacer lo que quiera

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Verb	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Verb	Adjective	Verb
estoy	suelta	y	ahora	puedo	hacer	qué	quiera
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	release, {{verbal noun of\|es\|soltar}}	and	now (at the present time)	to be able, can	to do	what; which	to desire, to want, to want to
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder	Infinitive		1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb querer
I am	release	and	now	I can	do	what	I want

Aligned Translation: I'm let loose and now I can do whatever I want

Free Translation: I'm free and now I can do whatever I want

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera

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pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
it is spent	rich	single

Aligned Translation: It's spent nicely single

Free Translation: One has a good time being single

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Original Lyrics: Yo tengo derecho de portarme mal pa pasarla bien

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Pronoun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Verb	Adjective	Verb	Noun
yo	tengo	derecho	de	portar	malo	pasar	bien
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to have, possess, to be (a condition or quality)	right (direction, entitlement)	of, from (indicating cause)	reflexive to behave; to be good.	bad	to pass	good, better {{q\|substantive}}
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener			Infinitive		Infinitive
I	have	right	of	behaving	bad	to pass	good

Aligned Translation: I have right of behaving badly to have a good time

Free Translation: I have the right to misbehave to have a good time

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Original Lyrics: Estoy suelta y ahora puedo hacer lo que quiera

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estoy	suelta	y	ahora	puedo	hacer	qué	quiera
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	release, {{verbal noun of\|es\|soltar}}	and	now (at the present time)	to be able, can	to do	what; which	to desire, to want, to want to
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder	Infinitive		1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb querer
I am	release	and	now	I can	do	what	I want

Aligned Translation: I'm let loose and now I can do whatever I want

Free Translation: I'm free and now I can do whatever I want

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera, ah

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pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
It is spent	rich	single	,	ah

Aligned Translation: It's spent tasty single, ah

Free Translation: It's good to be single, ah

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Original Lyrics: Con vista al mar reservé el hotel

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Preposition	Noun	Preposition	Determiner	Noun	Verb	Determiner	Noun
con	vista	a	el	mar	reservé	el	hotel
with	view	to	Masculine singular definite article; the.	sea	to book	Masculine singular definite article; the.	hotel
					1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb reservar
With	view	to	the	sea	I booked	the	hotel

Aligned Translation: I booked the hotel with look to the sea

Free Translation: I booked a hotel with a view to the ocean

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Original Lyrics: Ya me prendí con un solo cocktail

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Adverb	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Adjective	Noun
ya	yo	prendí	con	solo	cocktail
now	(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	to turn on (light, machine etc.)	with	sole, only, unique, single	Alternative spelling of cóctel
		1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb prender
Now	I	turned on	with	only a	cocktail

Aligned Translation: I already got drunk with a single cocktail

Free Translation: I'm already drunk with a single cocktail

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Original Lyrics: Me puse poca ropa pa mostrar la piel

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Pronoun	Verb	Adjective	Noun	Preposition	Verb	Determiner	Noun
yo	puse	poco	ropa	para	mostrar	la	piel
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	reflexive to put oneself	little, not much	garment, clothing, clothes	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	transitive to show (have somebody see something)	the	skin
	1st Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb poner				Infinitive
I	put on	little	clothes	to	show	the	skin

Aligned Translation: I put on few clothes to show the skin

Free Translation: I put on few clothes to show the skin

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Original Lyrics: La abeja reina está botando miel

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Determiner	Noun	Noun	Verb	Verb	Noun
la	abeja	reina	está	botando	miel
the	bee (the insect)	queen	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	{{reflexive of\|es\|botar}}	honey
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar	Simple Gerund of the verb botarse
The	bee	queen	is	dropping	honey

Aligned Translation: The queen bee is spilling honey

Free Translation: The queen bee is spilling honey

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Original Lyrics: Aún huele a verano aquí

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Adverb	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Adverb
aún	oler	a	verano	aquí
still, yet	transitive to smell (perceive by scent)	to	summer	here
	Infinitive
It still	smell	to	summer	here

Aligned Translation: It still smells to summer here

Free Translation: It still smells like summer here

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Original Lyrics: Qué tiene de malo si

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Adjective	Verb	Adjective	Conjunction
qué	tiene	malo	si
what; which (interrogative only)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	bad	if
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
What	does it have	bad	if

Aligned Translation: What does it have of bad if

Free Translation: What's wrong if

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Original Lyrics: Eso es para usarlo y

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Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Verb	Conjunction
eso	es	para	usar	y
Neuter singlar of ése; that	to be (essentially or identified as).	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	transitive to use	and
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser		Infinitive
That	is	to	use it	and

Aligned Translation: That is to use it and

Free Translation: That is to use it and

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Original Lyrics: Mi cuerpo está diciendo

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Adjective	Noun	Verb	Verb
mío	cuerpo	está	diciendo
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	body (the physical structure of a human or animal)	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	to say, to tell
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar	Simple Gerund of the verb decir
My	body	is	saying

Aligned Translation: My body is saying

Free Translation: My body is saying

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Original Lyrics: Yo tengo derecho de portarme mal pa pasarla bien

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Pronoun	Verb	Noun	Preposition	Verb	Adjective	Verb	Noun
yo	tengo	derecho	de	portar	malo	pasar	bien
(First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case); I.	transitive to have, possess, to be (a condition or quality)	right (direction, entitlement)	of, from (indicating cause)	reflexive to behave; to be good.	bad	to pass	good, better {{q\|substantive}}
	1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener			Infinitive		Infinitive
I	have	right	of	behaving	bad	to pass	good

Aligned Translation: I have right of behaving badly to have a good time

Free Translation: I have the right to misbehave to have a good time

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Original Lyrics: Estoy suelta y ahora puedo hacer lo que quiera

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Verb	Noun	Conjunction	Adverb	Verb	Verb	Adjective	Verb
estoy	suelta	y	ahora	puedo	hacer	qué	quiera
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	release, {{verbal noun of\|es\|soltar}}	and	now (at the present time)	to be able, can	to do	what; which	to desire, to want, to want to
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder	Infinitive		1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb querer
I am	release	and	now	I can	do	what	I want

Aligned Translation: I'm let loose and now I can do whatever I want

Free Translation: I'm free and now I can do whatever I want

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera, ah-ah-ah

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Verb	Adjective	Adjective
pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
It is spent	rich	single	,	ah	-	ah	-	ah

Aligned Translation: It's spent tasty single, ah-ah-ah

Free Translation: Being single is really nice, ah-ah-ah

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Original Lyrics: Aún huele a verano aquí

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Adverb	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Adverb
aún	oler	a	verano	aquí
still, yet	transitive to smell (perceive by scent)	to	summer	here
	Infinitive
It still	smell	to	summer	here

Aligned Translation: It still smells to summer here

Free Translation: It still smells like summer here

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Original Lyrics: Qué tiene de malo si

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Adjective	Verb	Adjective	Conjunction
qué	tiene	malo	si
what; which (interrogative only)	transitive to have, possess (literally)	bad	if
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener
What	does it have	bad	if

Aligned Translation: What does it have of bad if

Free Translation: What's wrong if

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Original Lyrics: Eso es para usarlo y

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Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Verb	Conjunction
eso	es	para	usar	y
Neuter singlar of ése; that	to be (essentially or identified as).	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	transitive to use	and
	3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser		Infinitive
That	is	to	use it	and

Aligned Translation: That is to use it and

Free Translation: That is to use it and

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Original Lyrics: Mi cuerpo está diciendo

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Adjective	Noun	Verb	Verb
mío	cuerpo	está	diciendo
predicative or after the noun mine, my.	body (the physical structure of a human or animal)	to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	to say, to tell
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar	Simple Gerund of the verb decir
My	body	is	saying

Aligned Translation: My body is saying

Free Translation: My body is saying

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Original Lyrics: Aún huele a verano aquí

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Adverb	Verb	Preposition	Noun	Adverb
aún	oler	a	verano	aquí
still, yet	transitive to smell (perceive by scent)	to	summer	here
	Infinitive
It still	smell	to	summer	here

Aligned Translation: It still smells to summer here

Free Translation: It still smells like summer here

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Original Lyrics: Y eso es para usarlo si

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Conjunction	Pronoun	Verb	Preposition	Verb	Conjunction
y	eso	es	para	usar	si
and	Neuter singlar of ése; that	to be (essentially or identified as).	to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	transitive to use	if
		3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb ser		Infinitive
And	that	is	to	use it	if

Aligned Translation: And that is to use it yes

Free Translation: And that's meant to be used if

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Original Lyrics: Hoy algo me ganó aquí, ay (¡Shada!)

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Adverb	Pronoun	Pronoun	Verb	Adverb
hoy	algo	mí	ganó	aquí
today	something, anything	me; (declined form of yo used as the object of a preposition)	sports to win	here
			3rd Person Singular Indicative Preterite of the verb ganar
Today	something		won me	here	,	ay	(	¡	Shada	!)

Aligned Translation: Today something beat me here, ay (Shada!)

Free Translation: Today something beat me here, ay (Shada!)

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Original Lyrics: Ah-ah, ah-ah

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Ah	-	ah	,	ah	-	ah

Aligned Translation: Ah-ah, ah-ah

Free Translation: Ah-ah, ah-ah

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera

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Verb	Adjective	Adjective
pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
it is spent	rich	single

Aligned Translation: It's spent nicely single

Free Translation: One has a good time being single

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Original Lyrics: Y ahora las lobas

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Conjunction	Adverb	Determiner	Noun
y	ahora	las	loba
and	now (at the present time)	the	Feminine noun of lobo, a she-wolf

And	now	the	she-wolf

Aligned Translation: And now the she-wolves

Free Translation: And now the she-wolves

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Original Lyrics: Pasa-pasa-pasarla bien

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			Adverb
			bien
			well, fine, okay (state of being satisfied with the status quo)

To spend	to spend	to spend it	well

Aligned Translation: To have-have-have a good time

Free Translation: To have a good time

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Original Lyrics: Estoy suelta, ahora puedo hacer lo que quiera

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estoy	suelta		ahora	puedo	hacer	qué	quiera
to be (have a (transient) location in space). Compare ser, quedar.	release, {{verbal noun of\|es\|soltar}}		now (at the present time)	to be able, can	to do	what; which	to desire, to want, to want to
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb estar				1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb poder	Infinitive		1st Person Singular Subjunctive Present of the verb querer
I am	release	,	now	I can	do	what	I want

Aligned Translation: I'm let loose, now I can do whatever I want

Free Translation: I'm let loose, now I can do whatever I want

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Original Lyrics: Ay, qué rico (se pasa rico soltera), pero qué rico

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		Adverb	Adjective		Verb	Adjective	Adjective			Conjunction		Adjective
		qué	rico		pasa	rico	soltero			pero		rico
		before an adjective how (used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings)	rich		transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried			but		rich
					3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
Ay	,	how	rich	(	it is spent	rich	single	)	,	but	how	rich

Aligned Translation: Ay, how nice (it's spent nice single), but how nice

Free Translation: Ay, how nice (it's spent nice single), but how nice

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Original Lyrics: Ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, guau

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																				Interjection
																				guau
																				wow (all senses)

Ay	-	ay	,	ay	-	ay	,	ay	-	ay	,	ay	-	ay	,	ay	-	ay	,	wow

Aligned Translation: Ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, wow

Free Translation: Ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, ay-ay, wow

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera, uh-hu

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pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
It is spent	rich	single	,	uh	-	hu

Aligned Translation: It's spent tasty single, uh-hu

Free Translation: It's good to be single, uh-hu

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Original Lyrics: Tengo derecho de portarme mal pa pasarla bien

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Verb	Noun	Preposition	Verb	Adjective	Verb	Noun
tengo	derecho	de	portar	malo	pasar	bien
transitive to have, possess, to be (a condition or quality)	right (direction, entitlement)	of, from (indicating cause)	reflexive to behave; to be good.	bad	transitive to spend time	good, better {{q\|substantive}}
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener			Infinitive		Infinitive
I have	right	of	behave	bad	to spend it	good

Aligned Translation: I have right of behaving bad to spend it well

Free Translation: I have the right to misbehave to have a good time

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Original Lyrics: Pa que ese cabrón, cuando me vea, le duela

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para	que	cabrón		cuando	vea		duela
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that; whom	vulgar:pejorative Central America Spain Puerto Rico bastard, motherfucker (compare English {{m\|en\|jackass}})		when	to see (literally)		transitive to hurt; to ache
					3rd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative of the verb ver		3rd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative of the verb doler
For	that	bastard	,	when	he sees me	,	it hurt him

Aligned Translation: So that that bastard, when he sees me, it hurts him

Free Translation: So that the bastard, when he sees me, it hurts him

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera

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pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
it is spent	rich	single

Aligned Translation: It's spent nicely single

Free Translation: One has a good time being single

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Original Lyrics: Tengo derecho de portarme mal pa pasarla bien

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tengo	derecho	de	portar	malo	pasar	bien
transitive to have, possess, to be (a condition or quality)	right (direction, entitlement)	of, from (indicating cause)	reflexive to behave; to be good.	bad	transitive to spend time	good, better {{q\|substantive}}
1st Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb tener			Infinitive		Infinitive
I have	right	of	behave	bad	to spend it	good

Aligned Translation: I have right of behaving bad to spend it well

Free Translation: I have the right to misbehave to have a good time

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Original Lyrics: Pa que ese cabrón, cuando me vea, le duela

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para	que	cabrón		cuando	vea		duela
to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)	that; whom	vulgar:pejorative Central America Spain Puerto Rico bastard, motherfucker (compare English {{m\|en\|jackass}})		when	to see (literally)		transitive to hurt; to ache
					3rd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative of the verb ver		3rd Person Singular Imperative Affirmative of the verb doler
For	that	bastard	,	when	he sees me	,	it hurt him

Aligned Translation: So that that bastard, when he sees me, it hurts him

Free Translation: So that the bastard, when he sees me, it hurts him

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Original Lyrics: Se pasa rico soltera

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Verb	Adjective	Adjective
pasa	rico	soltero
transitive to spend time	rich	single, unmarried
3rd Person Singular Indicative Present of the verb pasar
it is spent	rich	single

Aligned Translation: It's spent nicely single

Free Translation: One has a good time being single

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Review

Summary and Interpretation of the Lyrics

"Soltera" by Shakira is a vibrant anthem celebrating female empowerment, independence, and the joy of being single. The song narrates Shakira’s journey from heartbreak to self-discovery, emphasizing her decision to reclaim her identity and live life on her own terms. Lyrics like "Decidí prenderme" (I decided to light up) symbolize her rekindled passion and vitality, while "Cambié de amigos porque los que estaban solo hablaban de él" (I changed friends because the ones I had only talked about him) highlight her resolve to surround herself with positivity and growth. The chorus, "Yo tengo derecho de portarme mal pa’ pasarla bien" (I have the right to misbehave to have a good time), underscores her newfound freedom and confidence. The song is a declaration of self-love and a rejection of societal expectations, encouraging listeners to embrace their independence and enjoy life without constraints.

Emotional Impact and Storytelling

The song evokes a mix of liberation, joy, and defiance. It begins with a sense of weariness and frustration but quickly shifts to an uplifting and celebratory tone. Shakira uses vivid imagery, such as "la abeja reina está botando miel" (the queen bee is dripping honey), to convey her self-assuredness and allure. The blend of afrobeats, tropical-pop, and kizomba rhythms creates an infectious energy that mirrors the song’s themes of freedom and empowerment. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the message of unapologetic self-expression, making it a powerful and relatable anthem for anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of love .

Waiving of the Song

The story is told through bold lyrics and a dynamic melody, blending traditional and modern musical elements to create a celebratory vibe.

The setting is metaphorical, representing Shakira’s internal journey from heartbreak to self-empowerment, with references to beach scenes and carefree moments.

The timeline spans from the aftermath of a breakup to the present, where Shakira embraces her singlehood and newfound freedom.

The narrator is Shakira herself, reflecting on her personal experiences and growth, while the "you" is her past relationship and societal expectations.

The song explores themes of independence, self-love, and the joy of living life unapologetically .

Themes and Tone

The song revolves around themes of empowerment, independence, and self-discovery. It is both a fun and defiant anthem, celebrating the joys of singlehood while rejecting societal pressures to conform. The tone shifts from reflective to celebratory, with Shakira embracing her freedom and encouraging others to do the same. There are no explicit themes, but the song’s bold lyrics and energetic vibe make it a powerful statement of self-confidence .

Relation to the YouTube Video

The official music video relates to the song's lyrics by displaying images of Shakira and some other celebrities playing games and having a blast. Shakira is portrayed in a Lamborguini with her female friends, and the imagery plays with the idea of being better off without a romantic partner.

Links to Other Discussions

- [Meaning of Soltera by Shakira - Songtell](https://www.songtell.com/shakira/soltera)

- [Soltera Lyrics English Translation - Shakira - SongLyricsTranslated.Com](https://songlyricstranslated.com/soltera-lyrics-translation-shakira/)

Links to the Artist’s Social Media

- [Shakira’s Official Website](https://www.shakira.com/)

- [Shakira’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/shakira)

Submitted by user: ANAJOSE

Average Ratings

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

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

Soltera has 100 BPM (beats per minute)

Soltera 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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