Alentaré comes from the verb alentar, meaning 'to encourage', 'to cheer on', or 'to inspire'. It's a less common verb in everyday conversation compared to more direct terms for support.
In the song, Alex Fernández sings, "Cuando el sendero sea muy largo, yo te alentaré" (When the path is very long, I will encourage you). This word beautifully conveys a deep, active form of support, promising not just presence but also motivation and inspiration through life's challenges, making it a powerful and engaging choice.
This song is a powerful and absolute promise of love. Alex Fernández isn't just saying he'll love someone; he's laying out a contract of lifelong, unconditional support. He promises, "Te amaré / Toda la vida, todo el tiempo" (I will love you / All my life, all the time), and he means it. This love isn't just for the happy moments; it's for when things get tough, when you're lost, or when destiny brings you "mucho mal, poco bien" (a lot of bad, a little good).
The most beautiful part is how total this devotion is. He'll be there for every success, "En cada meta conquistada" (At every conquered goal), but also when you "no conquistes nada" (conquer nothing). The promise even seems to go beyond the physical world. He sings that he'll be there "Aunque tus ojos no me vean / En cada nube y en el viento estaré" (Even if your eyes don't see me / In every cloud and in the wind I will be). It's a declaration of love that covers every possible situation, from birthdays to failures, making it one of the most comforting and heartfelt promises you'll ever hear in a song.