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Spanish · Music · Translation

Learn Spanish Through Songs

Learning Spanish with music feels easier when every line is translated and aligned. Use YouTube music videos, word-level translations, and morpheme breakdowns to make vocabulary and grammar stick.

Why music works

  • Melody + repetition = better recall for new Spanish words.
  • Subtitled songs slow down comprehension without feeling like study.
  • Cultural context comes free with lyrics; we just surface it.

Quick start with 10alect

  1. Paste a YouTube Spanish song link into 10alect.
  2. Let the tool fetch subtitles and show word-by-word Spanish→English.
  3. Toggle grammar view first, then meaning view for idiomatic sense.
  4. Loop tricky lines or reroll a translation if wording is unclear.

Try these Spanish songs

Click any song to see word-by-word analysis in 10alect. These examples show how our alignment and morpheme tools work:

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Despacito - Luis Fonsi

Classic reggaeton with clear pronunciation · Learn present/subjunctive contrasts
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Bailando - Enrique Iglesias

Catchy pop with repetitive structure · Perfect for beginners
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Vivir Mi Vida - Marc Anthony

Energetic salsa · Rich vocabulary for emotions and life philosophy
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Oye Como Va - Santana

Latin rock classic · Simple lyrics great for pronunciation practice

Patterns to watch for

Clitics & Pronouns

Watch for object pronouns attached to verbs or placed before them (e.g., me lo, te la).

Past Tenses

Note the difference between Pretérito (completed) and Imperfecto (ongoing) in storytelling lyrics.

Contractions

Common mergers like al (a + el) and del (de + el) are often hard to hear but clear in text.

Common Questions

Do I need Spanish subtitles?

We check automatically. If official subs exist, we align them. If not, we might fail to align, but we'll let you know.

Is translation literal or idiomatic?

Both! Use the toggle to switch between literal (word-for-word) and meaning (natural flow) modes.

Can I use this on mobile?

Yes, 10alect runs completely in your browser.

Ready to start?

Try a song now in 10alect and see alignments instantly. Save your favorite analyses to revisit vocab anytime.

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