The woman is described as the "most beautiful flower in the garden" and her love as "sweet honey" ( dulce miel ).
The lyrics are an "ode to love and admiration" for a Paraguayan woman, often mixing Spanish with Guaraní terms. Polca - Paraguaya Linda
Polca Paraguaya (specifically the polca canción or purahéi variant when vocalized). The woman is described as the "most beautiful
It features a unique 6/8 meter that combines ternary and binary rhythms, creating a constant syncopation known as hemiola . Polca - Paraguaya Linda
Common terms used in this song include roipotá (I want you) and paraguaya mi porá (my beautiful Paraguayan).
Performances typically feature the Paraguayan Harp (Arpa Paraguaya) for melody and the Spanish guitar for a rhythmic foundation. Lyrics & Themes