Hola mis amigos. ¡Es viernes!
We’re using today’s song to learn Spanish vocabulary for Valentine’s Day.
Today I’m in a bit of a romantic mood. Let’s get a head start on Valentine’s Day with a love song written and performed by Latino musical favourite, Juan Luis Guerra. FrÃo FrÃo is wonderfully poetic in its description of love. Love can run hot like the waters of a fountain or as cold as the waters of a river; in both instances, it is a powerful force.
JahWorks.org highlights this absolutely gorgeous metaphor about holding on to love:
Tu amor lo guardo dentro de mis ojos
como una lagrimita
y sin lloro para que no salgan
tus besos de mi vista
“I keep your love in my eyes, like a little tear, without letting it drop, so that your kisses are always in my sight.”
How delightfully poetic!
Here’s the song being performed live by Juan Luis Guerra. This version was also released as a single. It was recorded live and features Romeo Santos.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHhza3EgHe8&w=560&h=315]
Las Letras
And here is a recording of FrÃo FrÃo with the lyrics scrolling.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_temRpQc9KE&w=560&h=315]
Suggested Listening Activity
As I mentioned, it’s Valentine’s Day soon so perhaps we can look at some words of love…
| amor | love |
| tierno | tender |
| ardiente | passionate |
| alma | soul |
| corazón | heart |
| beso | kiss |
Follow these steps:
- Listen to FrÃo FrÃo.
- Make note of each of the above words as you hear them.
- How many times do you hear each word?
- Check your answer against the lyrics.
- If you fancy some writing, try writing a short paragraph using the above words.
- Then, maybe, read it for the one you love!
Have a great weekend!
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What beautiful lyrics!
They really are. So romantic…. 🙂
Loved the video. I enjoyed trying to make sense for myself. I will have to come back and try to listen again and try a poem for myself.
I hope you do try a poem!!!! Good luck if you do!!
Thank you.
You are welcome.
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