Galician Word of the Day
saudade
/saw-DAH-deh/ • noun — 9th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a feeling of longing or nostalgia for someone or something that is absent.
Examples
- Sinto moita saudade dos meus amigos de escola.
(I feel a lot of longing for my school friends.) - A saudade é parte da nosa cultura e das nosas tradicións.
(Longing is part of our culture and our traditions.) - A música fala da saudade e dos recordos pasados.
(The music speaks of longing and past memories.)
Synonyms
- nostalxia
- anhelo
The word 'saudade' is commonly used to express a deep emotional state of nostalgia, often for loved ones who are far away or for moments that cannot be relived.
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