Quem foi, vai vai vai
Whoever went, goes goes goes
Language note: Yet again, repetition strengthens the statement, accentuating rhythm.
Culture note: Conveys a sense of inevitability with a cultural nod to embracing change.
Context: Luisa reflects on those who've moved on and no longer part of her life.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quem
[kẽj̃]
Who
Used to ask or talk about which person or people.
Quem te contou isso?
Who told you this?
foi
[foj]
went
Past form of 'go', indicating movement from one place to another.
Ele que foi e conquistou.
He was the one who went and conquered.
vai
[vaj]
go
Further emphasis on the action of proceeding.
Tem muito ainda, vai vai vai!
There's still much, go go go!
vai
[vaj]
go
Further emphasis on the action of proceeding.
Tem muito ainda, vai vai vai!
There's still much, go go go!
vai
[vaj]
go
Further emphasis on the action of proceeding.
Tem muito ainda, vai vai vai!
There's still much, go go go!
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