A José Artigas

Vidalita remember José Artigas,
And sweeten your mouth when you say it.
To the trace of a century that others erased,
Lying about the martyrdom of the betrayed.

To the old trace, vidalitay,
I'm looking for you,
Next to Lavalleja, vidalitay,
I want to hear you walking.

To the trace, first, of José Artigas,
And take off your hat when you say it.
Lararailaira, lararairá,
And take off your hat when you say it.

Oriental vidalita, distant and pure,
Sing to the homeland without bitterness.
There is no other trace, buddy, than that of Artigas,
And risk your skin when you follow it.

Lonely homeland and homeland, vidalitay,
Lonely and silent homeland,
Break your silence, vidalitay,
Let's go to your aid.

In your aid, oh countrymen, mount horses;
Let's go hand in hand, the Uruguayans.
Lararairara, lailararará;
Let's go hand in hand, the Uruguayans.