Nossa Querida Mangueira Lyrics Translation in English

Mangueira, nossa querida mangueira

Mangueira, our beloved Mangueira

É o destaque do carnaval

Is the highlight of the carnival

É assim, nossa escola de samba primeira

It's like this, our first samba school

Quando entra na avenida magistral

When it enters the avenue so masterfully

Com sambas, amores e segredos

With sambas, loves, and secrets

Que os bambas trouxeram nos enredos

That the experts brought in the plots

Ao mundo colorido de belezas mil

To the colorful world of a thousand beauties

Ensinando as histórias e grandezas do Brasil

Teaching the stories and greatness of Brazil

Mangueira, oh Mangueira, verde e rosa

Mangueira, oh Mangueira, green and pink

Que desfila tão garbosa, aplaudida de pé

Parading so proudly, applauded standing

E aos céus de outras cidades

And to the skies of other cities

Vai, vai cantando as saudades

Go, go singing the longings

Falando de amor e fé

Talking about love and faith