Translating Doce | Learn European Portuguese through Music!

Join me as I take on the task of translating the song "Bem Bom" by Doce released in 1982, from European Portuguese to English.
Together, we'll explore the poetic lyrics behind this iconic Portuguese song, and discover the power of music in language learning.

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[desanipt]

11:27 Adding the "já" also gives the impression the person is somewhat surprised it's already 3, implying time is flying for them and they are liking it.
16:10 I always thought this was a reference to the song "Primeiro dia" by Sérgio Godinho, as well as an actual affirmation in the context of this song xd

[carluge]

Hey! Which part of Portugal are you from?