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Saudade

/saʊˈdɑːdə/ · noun

Meaning

A feeling of melancholy and wistful yearning for something that is absent, impossible or lost..

Example Sentences

I have the feeling, from using the word as a first language speaker, that saudade conveys a bit more feeling, a bit more sorrow, a bit more longing than “I miss you”.

Synonyms for saudade

Antonyms for saudade

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does saudade mean?

Saudade means A feeling of melancholy and wistful yearning for something that is absent, impossible or lost..

What is a synonym for saudade?

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What is the opposite of saudade?

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How do you use saudade in a sentence?

I have the feeling, from using the word as a first language speaker, that saudade conveys a bit more feeling, a bit more sorrow, a bit more longing than “I miss you”.

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