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Patotero sentimental

Patotero sentimental is a Tango written by Manuel Jovés and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1952. The Tango Patotero sentimental is written by Manuel Jovés, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Patotero sentimental with the singer Héctor Pacheco.
“Patotero Sentimental,” meaning “Sentimental Bully,” is a tango that captures the paradox of a seemingly tough exterior masking a sensitive heart. The music weaves a story of bravado mingled with vulnerability, revealing layers of emotion beneath the swagger. In its rhythm and melody, the piece speaks to the eternal dance between strength and tenderness.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Héctor Pacheco

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Manuel Jovés

Composer

1952/10/16

Date

Héctor Pacheco
Héctor Pacheco
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Patotero sentimental recorded by other Orchestras

Patotero sentimental recorded by other Orchestras

1952/10/16 – Fugitiva – Osvaldo Fresedo
1952/10/16 – Solo de bandoneon – Osvaldo Fresedo
1952/10/16 – Sosteniendo recuerdos – Osvaldo Fresedo
1952/10/18 – Por una mujer – Edgardo Donato
1952/10/9 – Por pecadora – Osvaldo Pugliese
Patotero sentimental – 1941/6/6 – Carlos di Sarli – Roberto Rufino
Patotero sentimental – 1954/1/26 – Carlos di Sarli – Mario Pomar
Patotero sentimental – 1952/10/16 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Hector Pacheco
Patotero sentimental – 1949/11/25 – Jose Basso – Oscar Ferrari
Patotero sentimental – 1974/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Oscar Macri

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Patotero sentimental

This is the translation of the Tango “Patotero sentimental” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Patotero sentimental” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Patotero sentimental

Patotero,
rey del bailongo,
patotero,
sentimental.
Escondés bajo tu risa
muchas ganas de llorar.
Ya los años
se van pasando
y en mi pecho
no entró un querer.
En mi vida tuve minas, muchas minas
pero nunca una mujer…

Cuando tomo dos copas de más,
en mi pecho comienza a surgir
el recuerdo de aquella fiel mujer
que me quiso de verdad,
y yo, ingrato, abandoné.
De su amor me burlé sin mirar
que pudiera sentirlo después,
sin saber
que los años al correr
iban, crueles, a amargar
a este rey del cabaret.

¡Pobrecita!
¡Cómo lloraba
cuando ciego
la eché a rodar…!
La patota me miraba
y… ¡no es de hombre el aflojar!

Patotero
rey del bailongo,
de ella siempre
te acordarás.
Hoy ríes… pero tu risa
¡sólo es ganas de llorar!

English lyrics of the Tango "Patotero sentimental"

Patotero,
king of the dancehall,
Patotero,
sentimental.
Beneath your laughter hides
a strong desire to weep.
The years
keep passing by,
and in my chest
no love has entered.
In my life, I’ve had countless girls,
but never a woman…

When I drink two glasses too many,
in my chest begins to emerge
the memory of that faithful woman
who truly loved me,
and I, ungrateful, left her.
I mocked her love without seeing
that I might feel it later,
not knowing
that the years with their course
would cruelly embitter
this king of the cabaret.

Poor thing!
How she cried
when, blinded,
I pushed her away…!
The gang was watching
and… it’s not manly to give in!

Patotero,
king of the dancehall,
of her, you will
always remember.
Today you laugh… but your laughter
is just a desire to cry!

Patotero sentimental by Manuel Romero

Patotero sentimental is a Tango written by Manuel Romero and composed by Manuel Jovés.



Story behind the Tango Patotero sentimental

The lyrics of “Patotero sentimental” illustrate the life of a man who, despite his jovial facade as the “king of the dance floor” (“rey del bailongo”), hides a deep sadness and regret. The term “patotero” refers to someone who is boisterous or belongs to a gang, which in this context, suggests a tough exterior. However, his revelry masks an unfulfilled desire for a true, loving relationship, highlighted by his encounters with many women but never finding genuine love. The protagonist reflects on a specific woman who loved him deeply—a love he carelessly discarded, and now, with passing years, he experiences remorse and a haunting loneliness.



Symbolism of Patotero sentimental

The poignant transformation of the character from a superficial reveler to a sorrowful soul is marked by symbolic language. Phrases such as “Escondés bajo tu risa muchas ganas de llorar” (You hide under your laughter much desire to cry) and the repeated reference to the false cheer of his laughter as merely a desire to weep powerfully illustrates the duality of his public persona and his private despair. The evocative language conveys a universal theme of the consequences of our choices and the facade we often maintain to conceal true emotions.



Patotero sentimental in historic Context

Written in the mid-20th century Argentina, “Patotero sentimental” reflects the cultural and societal norms of the time, where machismo was prevalent, and emotions were often suppressed by men. The reference to the protagonist leading a rowdy gang yet suffering internally from his sentimental mistakes underscores the often conflicted identities men grappled with. This Tango, recorded in 1952, juxtaposes the burgeoning cosmopolitan nightlife culture of Buenos Aires, where Tango flourished, against personal tales of sorrow and introspection.



Manuel Romero

Manuel Romero was an influential figure in Argentinian cinema and music, particularly known for his contributions to the Tango genre.