Aguantar means "to endure" or "to put up with." It's a versatile verb that conveys a sense of resilience and patience in the face of difficulty.
In the song, the lyric "Pero era más triste tener que aguantar" (But it was sadder to have to put up with it) suggests a situation where the speaker was tolerating something painful or undesirable. This word captures a common human experience of enduring hardship, making it relatable and impactful.
This song, "Hoy Que Me Perdiste" by Los Pescadores del Rio Conchos, is a really direct and emotional look at a breakup. The singer is reflecting on a past relationship, admitting that life without their partner is hard, saying "es mi vida sin mirarte" [it's my life without looking at you].
But here's the twist: even though it's tough now, they also admit that staying in the relationship was even sadder: "pero era más triste tener que aguantar" [but it was sadder to have to put up with it]. It sounds like the relationship had its problems, and the singer is now confronting the person who lost them, saying "hoy que me perdiste por lo que me diste" [today that you lost me for what you gave me]. It's a powerful statement about how the partner's actions led to the breakup. The song repeats the idea of a "premio" [prize] and living "por amor" [for love], suggesting that true love should be a reward, not a burden.