Learn Spanish With Mau y Ricky with these 8 Song Recommendations (Full Translations Included!)

Mau y Ricky
LF Content Team | Updated on 2 February 2023
Learning Spanish with Mau y Ricky's music is fun, engaging, and includes a cultural aspect that is often missing from other language learning methods. It is also great way to supplement your learning and stay motivated to keep learning Spanish!
Below are 8 song recommendations by Mau y Ricky to get you started! Alongside each recommendation, you will find a snippet of the lyric translations with links to the full lyric translations and lessons for each of the songs!
ARTIST BIO

Mau & Ricky are a dynamic Venezuelan Latin pop and reggaeton duo made up of brothers Mauricio Alberto "Mau" Reglero Rodríguez and Ricardo Andrés "Ricky" Reglero Rodríguez. Born and raised in Caracas before moving to Miami, they are the sons of the celebrated singer Ricardo Montaner, blending rich musical heritage with modern urban sounds.

Since debuting in 2011, Mau & Ricky have captivated audiences with hits like "Mi Mala" and their acclaimed album Para Aventuras y Curiosidades, which reached No. 3 on Billboard's Latin Pop charts. Known for their songwriting prowess, they have crafted hits for stars such as Thalía, Ricky Martin, and Karol G. Recognized with Latin Grammy nominations and YouTube Music's "Artist on the Rise" title, the duo continues to shape Latin music with energetic rhythms and heartfelt lyrics. Follow their journey for an exciting fusion of Latin pop and reggaeton that keeps your playlist vibrant and your Spanish growing.

CONTENTS SUMMARY
Cachito (Little Bit)
Tengo miedo
Que el silencio ahora sea con quien duermo
Tengo miedo
De que el tiempo se vuelva más lento
I'm scared
that silence is now who I sleep with
I'm scared
that time turns slower

“Cachito” is a lively love letter that mixes vulnerability with pure fiesta energy. Mau y Ricky and Danna Paola sing about that scary moment when someone you adore might walk out the door. They plead, “Llévate un cachito de mi corazón,” asking their lover to take a small piece of their heart, a shirt that still smells like them, and memories of sun-kissed beaches so the connection never fades. Underneath the playful beat, they confess a real fear of empty beds, long silent nights, and the slow crawl of time when love is gone.

Yet the song never stays sad for long— it flips into a cheeky celebration of passion and spontaneity. From promising midnight calls and “polvito tranqui’” rendezvous on the floor to popping bottles at the club, they show that what they share is sagrado (sacred) and worth every reckless adventure. “Cachito” reminds us that when love is true, you can pack a suitcase full of souvenirs and still crave the person themselves right by your side. It is a catchy blend of heart, humor, and Latin pop swagger that turns longing into an irresistible sing-along.

Llorar Y Llorar (Crying And Crying)
Aunque quiera dejar de quererte no voy a poder
Aunque con las dos manos te agarre te voy a perder
Si te despides diciendo un te amo
Dímelo en el baño pa' que el eco dure más
Even if I want to stop loving you, I won't be able to
Even if I hold you with both hands, I'm going to lose you
If you say goodbye saying I love you
Tell it to me in the bathroom so that the echo lasts longer

Spoiler alert: bring tissues! “Llorar y Llorar” is a heartfelt confession in which Mau y Ricky team up with Carin León to turn raw heartbreak into a Regional Mexican sing-along. The narrator knows the relationship is slipping away, yet he clings to every last second—begging for a final “te amo” whispered in a bathroom so the echo can hide his tears. Money, friends, even pride are powerless when love is leaving, and the chorus hammers home the cruel irony: even holding on with both hands, I’m going to lose you.

The verses paint bittersweet flashbacks of easy dates and unspoken chemistry, now replaced by awkward silences and public break-ups. He rehearses fantasies of a reunion he knows will never come, catching himself in the lie while admitting he may never recover. In short, the song is a modern mariachi-tinged lament that celebrates vulnerability, reminding us that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is cry… and then hit repeat.

Desconocidos (Strangers)
Apenas somos dos desconocidos
Con ganas de besarse
Con ganas de que pase lo que pase
Apenas somos dos desconocidos
We are barely two strangers
Wanting to kiss each other
Wanting whatever happens
We are barely two strangers

Imagine locking eyes with someone across the dance floor and feeling instant electricity. "Desconocidos" captures that exact spark: two strangers who barely know each other but can’t resist the pull of a first kiss, a slow dance, and the promise of a memorable night. The lyrics celebrate living in the moment, repeating a playful mantra of Vamos a pasar un buen rato – let’s have a good time – while honestly admitting the fear of falling too hard, too fast.

Mau y Ricky team up with Colombian hit-makers Manuel Turizo and Camilo to turn this fleeting encounter into a catchy reggaeton anthem. Together they mix flirtation, vulnerability, and laid-back confidence, inviting listeners to dance, laugh, and maybe discover love step by step. It is a fun reminder that sometimes the best stories start with being “just two strangers” willing to see where the night leads.

Mal Acostumbrao (Spoiled)
Dime qué sientes, qué te imaginas
Qué te pasa por la mente
Cuando me tienes de frente
Yeah
Tell me what you feel, what you imagine
What goes through your mind
When you have me right in front of you

Mal Acostumbrao is a flirty confession from Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky plus Argentine star María Becerra. At first, their meetings seemed casual, but every stolen kiss and late-night dance has turned into a full-blown habit. The singers trade lines about how seeing each other sends butterflies racing, how touching has become a delicious addiction, and how the idea of going home alone now feels impossible.

Underneath the playful reggaetón beat lies a relatable theme: getting so spoiled by someone’s presence that normal life no longer satisfies. They admit they are "dos adictos" to that close-body dancing and sunrise cuddling, caught between bliss and the fear of needing each other too much. The song captures the rush of a romance that started light but quickly spiraled into an irresistible routine, leaving both lovers happily “mal acostumbrados” to every embrace.

La Boca (The Mouth)
Cántame, Mau y Ricky
Sí, sí
Aunque estaba buscando, yo sigo guardándote a ti el lugar
Y por más que lo intente, yo sé que ninguno te va a cambiar
Sing to me, Mau and Ricky
Yes, yes
Even though I was looking, I'm still saving you the spot
And no matter how hard I try, I know that nobody's gonna change you

La Boca is a sunny, feel-good anthem where Venezuelan brothers Mau y Ricky team up with their friend Camilo to celebrate the irresistible power of a single kiss. Over tropical beats and playful chants, the trio confess that they are addicted to one special mouth: they cannot sleep, they keep staring at their phones, and every memory of her dancing feels like waves rolling onto a beach. The song’s title literally means the mouth, and throughout the chorus they repeat how they are "dying to kiss that mouth" again.

Beneath the upbeat groove lies a mix of passion and possessiveness. The singers admit they get jealous, feel older when she is away, and even "melt like ice in the desert" without her. In other words, this is a catchy love plea that says, Come back right now, because no one else compares to you, and my body can’t wait another second.

Mi Mala (My Bad Girl)
¿Quién iba a pensar que con la misma lengua
Estarías tocando timbre en otra puerta?
¿Quién iba a pensar que con tu billetera
Estarías comprando pan en otra tienda?
Who would've thought that with the same tongue
You'd be ringing the bell at another door?
Who would've thought that with your wallet
You'd be buying bread at another store?

Mi Mala is a playful, urban-pop confession about two people who love the thrill of a no-strings-attached romance. Mau y Ricky and Colombian superstar Karol G trade verses like flirty text messages, admitting that they both ring other doorbells and share their time with other lovers, yet somehow keep coming back to each other. The repeated line “Si tú no me quieres, yo tampoco busco amor contigo” makes it clear: this is not a heartbreak story but a celebration of mutual freedom and crystal-clear honesty.

Behind the catchy beat and cheeky chorus, the song champions self-confidence and emotional independence. Calling themselves “mi mala” and “tu mala” (my bad girl, your bad girl), the singers flip the traditional idea of loyalty on its head, turning it into a game of equal power where nobody owes anyone anything except a good time. It is a bold anthem for listeners who prefer adventure over commitment, proving that as long as the rules are transparent, even a “bad” relationship can feel irresistibly good.

Vivir Sin Ti (Living Without You)
Yo sentí hasta volverme loco
Te lo juro, se me parte el coco
Ya nos besamos, pero solo un poco
Metiste mano y casi choco, choco
I felt it till I went crazy
I swear to you, my head splits
We already kissed, but just a little
You slipped your hand in and I almost crashed, crashed

“Vivir Sin Ti” feels like stepping onto a neon-lit dance floor where love hits you like a shot of adrenaline. Mau y Ricky team up with CNCO to paint the picture of a romance so intense it scrambles their thoughts, makes them miss road signs, and turns even a quick kiss into an obsession. The verses brim with playful word-play—crashing cars, pounding hearts, spinning discos—to show how instantly and completely this attraction takes over.

Beneath the party beat lies a confession: life without this girl is unthinkable. Every chorus hammers home the line “ya no sé cómo vivir sin ti,” revealing a sweet yet desperate dependence. When she is not around, the guys cope by drinking, replaying memories, and imagining sweaty slow-dances that never seem to end. It’s a fun, flirty anthem that celebrates the dizzy excitement of falling head-over-heels while admitting that the thought of living without that spark is simply unbearable.

No Es Normal (It's Not Normal)
Son las tres de la mañana
No quiero pensar en que te vayas
Me tatuaste besos en la cara
Ya no me los borra nada, nada, nada, nada, nada
It's three in the morning
I don't want to think that you'll leave
You tattooed kisses on my face
Now nothing erases them, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing

No Es Normal drops us right into a steamy 3 a.m. rendezvous where labels are tossed aside and desire takes the wheel. Mau y Ricky team up with Jay Wheeler to paint the picture of two people who aren’t officially together, yet can’t keep their hands—or thoughts—off each other. Kisses feel like tattoos, the lights stay low, and every late-night visit blurs the line between casual hook-up and something deeper. Over pulsing reggaetón beats, they confess that what they share “isn’t normal,” but it sure feels amazing.

The heart of the song is the push-and-pull between freedom and attachment: neither side asks for declarations of love, but both secretly dread the moment it might end. That tension fuels their chemistry, making each encounter feel urgent and electric. In short, “No Es Normal” celebrates the thrill of an undefined romance—intense, addictive, and unforgettable, even if no one dares call it love.

We have more songs with translations on our website and mobile app. You can find the links to the website and our mobile app below. We hope you enjoy learning Spanish with music!