Portuguese Word of the Day
saudade
/saw-DA-jee/ • noun — 1st of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a feeling of longing or nostalgia for someone or something that is absent
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
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.
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