Portuguese Word · Advanced
saudade
bittersweet longing
Pronunciation: sow-DAH-jee
Meaning
A deep, melancholic longing for someone or something absent — uniquely Portuguese.
Example
Tenho saudade de casa.
I miss home deeply.
Practice tips
- Practice saudade out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for advanced-level learners.