Portuguese Word of the Day — 1st of Mar, 2026
saudade
/saw-DA-jee/ • noun
a feeling of longing or nostalgia for someone or something that is absent
saudade
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Examples
Sinto saudade da minha infância.
I feel nostalgic for my childhood.
A saudade é uma parte da cultura brasileira.
Nostalgia is a part of Brazilian culture.
Depois que ele se foi, eu sento muita saudade.
Ever since he left, I feel a lot of longing.
Synonyms
nostalgia
melancolia
Usage
Commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese to express a deep emotional state of missing someone or something. It encapsulates a unique blend of happiness and sadness.