Despacito [Versión Portugués] is a sun-kissed invitation to savor romance slowly—or, in Portuguese, devagar. Luis Fonsi and Israel Novaes paint a picture of two people whose chemistry feels magnetic: her dance draws him in like metal to a magnet, his whispered words send shivers down her spine. The lyrics celebrate taking time to explore every sensation, from the sway of her hair to the secrets she hides, turning the dance floor into a playground of flirtation and anticipation.
The song’s heartbeat is pure tropical warmth. We travel from the pulsing club to an imagined beach in Puerto Rico, where waves cheer on their passion. Every line urges patience and pleasure: “Só quero sentir teu corpo devagar”—“I just want to feel your body slowly.” By moving at this unhurried pace, the lovers let tension build until it “almost explodes the chest,” proving that sometimes the slow burn is the hottest of all.
Luis Fonsi, born Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero on April 15, 1978, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a renowned Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known worldwide for his soulful voice and captivating Latin pop hits. Launching his career in 1997 with the album Comenzaré, Fonsi steadily gained popularity across Latin America and beyond.
His global breakthrough came with the 2017 mega-hit "Despacito," featuring Daddy Yankee, which topped charts around the world and broke multiple Guinness World Records. The song’s success earned Fonsi numerous awards, including several Latin Grammys, and helped him become an ambassador of Puerto Rican culture and music. With a career spanning over two decades, Luis Fonsi continues to blend Latin pop, reggaeton, and ballads, collaborating with international artists and inspiring fans across the globe.