Porquería literally translates to "filth" or "junk", derived from puerco (pig). It's a powerful, colloquial word used here as a very strong insult.
In the song, Nicky Jam sings, "Dile al noviecito tuyo... que él es una porquería" (Tell that little boyfriend of yours... that he's a piece of trash). This blunt and emotional insult reveals his raw contempt for his rival, adding a dramatic edge that makes you want to hear the whole story.
El Amante is a bold reggaeton confession in which Nicky Jam steps out of the shadows and claims center stage in a tangled love triangle. He is done being the “other guy,” and with swagger‐filled lines he tells the woman he adores that her current boyfriend doesn’t appreciate her. Nicky highlights every flaw in the rival’s game—indifference, coldness, lack of passion—while reminding her that he sees her beauty even without makeup and knows exactly how to warm her up.
The song unfolds like a heated face-off: on one side, a neglectful boyfriend, and on the other, a confident lover who promises genuine affection, excitement, and zero judgment. By the chorus, Nicky is urging the woman to acknowledge their mutual chemistry and make a choice that will end her unhappiness. It’s a catchy, dance-floor anthem packed with Puerto Rican bravado and heartfelt urgency, turning a story of forbidden love into an irresistible invitation to follow true desire.