Hello! Today we are going to listen and practice with a very funny song: “La señora cucaracha”. This is a children’s version of the traditional Mexican song “La Cucaracha”, adapted for children by Mundo Kuku. This song is very popular in Spanish speaking countries and is perfect for students who are learning Spanish.
A bit of history
“La Cucaracha” is a very famous traditional Mexican melody. The lyrics of this song have had many variations over the years, and each version usually represents the political and social situations of its historical moment. In its beginnings, the song was about a cockroach that had lost the ability to walk, and gradually became a kind of protest song and social mockery. Its rhythm is very infectious and has been sung by numerous performers in different musical genres. It is an excellent example of how a folk tune can be transformed and remain important for generations. By the way, who hasn’t found themselves singing its famous refrain without realizing it?
What is the song about?
It tells the story of a cockroach that lives in a house and gradually loses its legs. Despite this, the cockroach never gives up and always maintains a positive attitude. It is a funny story that teaches us to be optimistic and not to give up in the face of difficulties.
Objectives
Understand basic vocabulary of body parts and the house
Practicing listening comprehension with a fun song
Learning about Mexican musical culture
What will you learn?
It is a perfect song to learn vocabulary about:
Partes del cuerpo (patitas, pata) – Body parts- (legs, paw)
La casa (cocina, sala) – The house – (kitchen, living room)
La familia (madre, padre) – Family – (mother, father)
Acciones básicas (caminar, bailar, pasear) – Basic actions – (walking, dancing, strolling)
Moods and attitudes
Also, the melody is very catchy and easy to remember, which will help you memorize the new words more quickly. After listening to the song, we will do exercises to practice everything you have learned.
The song you are about to hear is called "La Señora Cucaracha".
Letra de la "Señora Cucaracia".
La cucaracha, la cucaracha
Ya no puede caminar
Porque le falta, porque no tiene
Las dos patitas de atrás
La señora cucaracha
Se pasea en la cocina
Un descuido de mi madre
Le ha quitado una patita
La cucaracha, la cucaracha
Ya no puede caminar
Porque le falta, porque no tiene
una patita de atrás
La señora cucaracha
Nunca se da por vencida
aunque no tenga un pata
Baila siempre en la cocina
La señora cucaracha
Se pasea por la sala
Un descuido de mi padre
Le ha quitado otra patita
La cucaracha, la cucaracha
Ya no puede caminar
Porque le falta, porque no tiene
Las dos patitas de atrás
La señora cucaracha
Llamó a todas sus amigas
Pronto haremos una fiesta
En medio de la cocina
La cucaracha, la cucaracha
Ya no puede caminar
Porque le falta, porque no tiene
Las dos patitas de atrás
Are you ready? Let's practice.
Conclusion
Very good! You have completed the exercises of the song “La señora cucaracha”. This song teaches us a very important message: we should never give up, no matter what difficulties we have. The cockroach, even though she lost her little legs, kept on dancing and enjoying life.
In addition, you have practiced very useful vocabulary for level A1:
Partes del cuerpo: patitas, pata (Body parts: legs, paws, feet)
La casa: cocina, sala (The house: kitchen, living room)
La familia: madre, padre (The family: mother, father)
Acciones: caminar, bailar, pasear (Actions: walking, dancing, strolling)
Objetos y conceptos: fiesta, amigas, descuido (Objects and concepts: party, friends, carelessness)
Council
Listen to the song several times and try to sing it – music is a great way to learn Spanish in a fun way!
Did you like this song, now you can sing it and understand the whole story of the cockroach lady!