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De salto y carta

De salto y carta is a Tango written by Alberto Acuña and recorded by Ángel d’Agostino in 1942. The Tango De salto y carta is written by Alberto Acuña, Ángel d’Agostino has recorded De salto y carta with the singer Ángel Vargas.
“De Salto y Carta,” meaning “Of Leap and Letter” in English, captures the essence of life’s unpredictable dance. The “leap” represents those bold, spontaneous moments when one embraces change with vigor and grace. The “letter” symbolizes the deliberate and thoughtful steps, the stories we write as we navigate the rhythmic tango of existence.

Tango

Style

Ángel d'Agostino

Orchestra

Ángel Vargas

Singer

José De Cicco

Author

Alberto Acuña

Composer

1942/10/15

Date

Ángel Vargas
Ángel Vargas
Ángel d'Agostino
Ángel d’Agostino

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango De salto y carta

This is the translation of the Tango “De salto y carta” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “De salto y carta” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango De salto y carta

Alrededor de la mesa
lista está la muchachada,
palpitando su parada
cada cual con su ilusión.
Y entre el humo de los puchos
se van jugando sus dichas,
y el ruidito de las fichas
les golpea el corazón.

Entre el baraje del naipe maula
mueven los labios, con voz muy baja,
como si hablaran a la baraja,
como si hablaran junto a su amor.
Barra timbera, barra querida,
como me gustan esos varones
que se devoran como unos leones
con ansias fieras al tallador.

Alguno más precavidos
va jugando con medida,
achicando la partida
cuando llega la ocasión.
Y entre pinta y contrapinta
cruza el pálpito fulero,
que despierta en el timbero
el alma de tiburón.

Haciendo alarde de su guapeza,
con mano firme, leal y prolija,
salta el más taura y se juega en fija
a una carta con todo amor.
Todos atentos, muchachos locos,
que en esas noches, largas y frías,
se juegan todas sus alegrías
contra la suerte del tallador.

English lyrics of the Tango "De salto y carta"

Around the table
the young crowd is ready,
each heartbeat with a dream,
under the allure of their game.
And through the smoke of cigarettes,
they gamble away their fortune,
and the rattle of chips
strikes at their hearts.

Among the shuffle of deceitful cards,
they whisper softly,
as if speaking to the deck,
as if beside their love.
Beloved, gambling crew,
how I adore these men
who devour like fierce lions
yearning fiercely for the dealer.

Some more cautious
play with measure,
downsizing the game
when the moment comes.
And between specs and counter-specs
a wretched hunch crosses,
waking the gambler’s
shark-like soul.

Boasting bravery,
with a firm, loyal, and tidy hand,
the boldest jumps in and bets for sure
on a card, with all his love.
All attentive, crazy boys,
who on those long, cold nights,
gamble all their joy
against the dealer’s fate.

De salto y carta by José De Cicco

De salto y carta is a Tango written by José De Cicco and composed by Alberto Acuña.



Story behind the Tango De salto y carta

The lyrics of “De salto y carta” vividly portray a scene of friends gathered around a card table, deeply immersed in a game of chance. Through this setting, José De Cicco explores themes of passion, risk, and camaraderie. Each player, fueled by personal dreams and desires, playfully competes, their emotions pulsing with the rhythm of the game. This tango’s portrayal of a group engrossed in gambling serves as a metaphor for life’s larger gambles, where each person must play their cards with both caution and courage, always hopeful of winning their heart’s desires.



Symbolism of De salto y carta

The tango uses the imagery of a card game to symbolize life’s uncertainties and the human desire to control one’s own fate. Phrases like “entre el humo de los puchos” (among the smoke of cigarettes) and “el ruidito de las fichas” (the little noise of the chips) create a vivid, sensory environment where fleeting moments of hope and disappointment unfold. The repetition of actions such as talking softly to the cards, as one would to a lover, deepens the symbolic connection between the gamble on cards and personal relationships. The “alma de tiburón” (soul of a shark) metaphor evokes the predatory, ruthless aspects of both card games and life’s greater stakes.



De salto y carta in historic Context

Written in 1942 Argentina, “De salto y carta” arrives in a period marked by significant social and political changes. World War II’s global impacts were influencing Argentine economy and culture, creating a context where themes of risk and survival were particularly resonant. Tango, often a reflection of the societal mood, thus gravitated towards narratives showcasing resilience and cunning – traits embodied in both the lyrics and the gambling men who represent the broader Argentine populace. This tango captures an era where every decision could lead to drastic changes, much like a high-stakes card game.



José De Cicco

José De Cicco was an Argentine lyricist in the early to mid-20th century, known for his poignant contributions to the world of tango music.