| Portuguese | English |
|---|---|
| Aqui tem rei Marimbondo sinhá | |
| Aqui tem rei |
**Marimbondo sinhá (chorus)
**Aqui tem rei
**Marimbondo sinhá (chorus)
**Tem rei
**Marimbondo sinhá (chorus)
**Aqui tem rei
**Marimbondo sinhá (chorus)
**Tem rei | Here is a king, Marimbondo, miss
Here is a king
Marimbondo miss (chorus)
Here is a king
Sinhá wasp (chorus)
Here is a king
Sinhá wasp (chorus)
Here is a king
Sinhá wasp (chorus)
Here is a king |
Author: Unknown (let us know!)
Marimbondo - Literally is a wasp, but stands to reason that it may be the name/apelido of a capoeirista.
Sinhá - "sinhá" is used as a form of address for a woman, similar to "miss" or "ma'am" in English. It is considered respectful and polite, but not as formal as "senhora" (which would be the equivalent of "madam"). It is commonly used when addressing a woman who is older or in a position of authority.