Prudente translates to "prudent" or "wise." It's an interesting word choice in this song because it sets up the central question of the lyrics.
The singer repeatedly asks, "¿Será prudente?" (Would it be prudent/wise?) as he contemplates bold and somewhat scandalous actions to win over someone who is already taken. This word creates a sense of internal conflict and adds a layer of intrigue to his romantic pursuit.
Have you ever been completely smitten by someone who's already in a relationship? That's exactly the juicy dilemma Río Roma and Pepe Aguilar explore in "¿Será Prudente?" The song kicks off with a hilariously dramatic "Maldita sea" [Damn it!] as the singer finds out his crush isn't single. He's got some serious "envidia de la mala" [bad envy] for the other person, wishing he'd seen her first!
But then it gets even more fun. He calls her "ajena, pero eres una diosa" [taken, but you are a goddess] and even imagines her as his wife! The big question, repeated throughout the song, is "¿Será prudente?" [Would it be prudent?] He wonders if it would be prudent to sneak into her mind, tell her how much he likes her, and even give her an "indecente" [indecent] kiss. It's a playful, slightly scandalous fantasy about what he'd do if she just said "sí" [yes] – he'd drop everything and go "contigo hasta el fin" [with you until the end]! And Pepe Aguilar's response? A firm "Claro que es prudente" [Of course it's prudent]! It's such a fun, cheeky song about forbidden attraction and taking a big risk for love.