word
saudade
saw-DAH-deh
saʊˈdɑːdəListen
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Syllable breakdown
saudade
Sounds like
Say 'saw-DAH-deh'.
Dictionary meaning
A Portuguese term for a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone absent.
History and origin
Portuguese — possibly from Latin 'solitatem' (loneliness) or 'suadere' (to urge).
Examples
- Fado music embodies saudade — a bittersweet longing that is uniquely Portuguese.
Common mispronunciations
sow-DAY-deesah-OO-dah-dee
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