Ponte Bonita Lyrics in English by Cris Mj

empodera' is a shortened, modern slang version of the Spanish word empoderada, which means "empowered". It's a powerful adjective used to describe a woman who is confident, independent, and in control of her life.

In the song, Cris Mj uses this trendy word to admire the woman's strength, singing "Ella está empodera', no tiene falla'" (She's empowered, she has no flaws). It's a perfect word to learn as it reflects contemporary culture and positive self-image.

Chilean artist Cris Mj leans straight into the flex in "Ponte Bonita", inviting a girl to dress up and escape into luxury. The main hook commands her: "Ponte bonita, más de lo normal" ("Dress up pretty, more than usual"), promising that once they are alone in the dark, he will elevate her to another level. The fantasy he lays out is pure excess. He offers trips to Spain with "Dime si tú querí que te lleve a Madrid" ("Tell me if you want me to take you to Madrid") and showers her in status symbols: luxury labels like Amiri, Louis Vuitton, Cartier shades, and a Richard Mille watch. He even compares her glow directly to luxury, calling her "Chanel" with "suavecita es su piel" ("her skin is so soft").

Beyond the flexing, Cris Mj hypes her up as completely independent and untouchable: "Ella está empodera', no tiene falla'" ("She is empowered, she has no flaws"), declaring that even stacks of hundred-dollar bills cannot change who she is. He mixes chill Caribbean-style slang like "estamos playa, echao' pa'trá'" (meaning they are relaxing and laid-back, like lounging on a beach) with real-life local nods, bragging about hooking up in La Dehesa, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Santiago, Chile. He promises to spoil her every whim—"Dime cuáles son tus antojo', que yo te recojo en el rojo" ("Tell me your cravings, I'll pick you up in the red car")—while still tossing in street flexes about Israeli-imported pistols to keep that signature urban edge.