Travieso translates to "mischievous" or "naughty". It's a playful word used to describe someone who enjoys bending the rules for a bit of fun.
In the song, Romeo Santos sets a flirtatious tone by asking, "DĂgame usted si ha hecho algo travieso alguna vez" (Tell me if you have ever done something mischievous). This charming and slightly daring question is the first step in his "indecent proposal," making travieso a key word that perfectly captures the song's seductive and playful spirit.
Romeo Santos wastes zero time being polite in "Propuesta Indecente" (Indecent Proposal). Right from the opening lines, he greets a woman and lays all his cards on the table: "Te adelanto, no me importa quién sea él" [I'll tell you in advance, I don't care who he is]. He does not care if she is already with someone else because, as he puts it, "Una aventura es más divertida si huele a peligro" [An affair is more fun if it smells like danger]. He is openly trying to seduce her, offering a drink to loosen her up ("este Martini calmará tu timidez" [this Martini will calm your shyness]) and throwing out wild ideas, from steaming up his car windows to stealing a kiss and blaming it on the drinks ("luego culpo al alcohol" [then I'll blame the alcohol]).
It is bold, cheeky, and completely shameless. Romeo switches between smooth Spanish sweet talk and playful English phrases like "Take it off" and "I know what you like." By the time the track hits its peak, he spells out the entire offer without any filter: "ÂżBailamos bachata? Y luego Âżterminamo' en la cama?" [Shall we dance bachata? And then do we end up in bed?]. He asks if she finds this whole "propuesta indecente" [indecent proposal] wise, but he clearly hopes she throws caution out the window.
Anthony "Romeo" Santos, born on July 21, 1981, in New York City, is an iconic American singer and songwriter of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. Known as "The King of Bachata," Romeo rose to fame as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the groundbreaking bachata group Aventura, which helped bring this traditional genre to international audiences by blending it with hip hop and R&B.
Since launching his solo career in 2011, Romeo Santos has become one of the best-selling Latin artists ever, with over 24 million records sold worldwide. His music features heartfelt bachata rhythms infused with Latin pop, and he is celebrated for chart-topping hits like "Propuesta Indecente" and collaborations with artists such as Usher and Drake. With numerous sold-out shows at venues like Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium, Santos continues to shape Latin music and captivate fans around the globe.