romantic
Saudade
Literal meaning: "Longing / nostalgia"
Longing / Missing someone (Brazil)
saw-DAH-jee
What does it mean?
Saudade describes a deep emotional longing for someone or something you love that is absent. There is no perfect English equivalent. Saying it is deeply meaningful.
How to use it
Use it genuinely. Very emotionally meaningful in Brazilian culture.
Example sentences
I miss you so much.
Estou com muita saudade de você.
I miss home.
Tenho saudade de casa.
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