Saudade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /saʊˈdɑːdə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saudade is a noun meaning A feeling of melancholy and wistful yearning for something that is absent, impossible or lost.
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”.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nostalgia, emotionalism, patriotism, affection, desire, identification.
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