Portuguese
Saudade
said sow-DAH-duh
missing someone in a way that still feels good
The Portuguese say it is the presence of someone who is absent. It is missing with the love left in, not the sadness. Whole genres of music exist because of this word.
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Saudade is Portuguese for missing someone in a way that still feels good. The Portuguese say it is the presence of someone who is absent. It is missing with the love left in, not the sadness. Whole genres of music exist because of this word.
How do you pronounce saudade?
Saudade is said sow-DAH-duh. Transliteration into English letters is never exact, so treat this as close rather than official.
How do I use saudade in a message?
Say the feeling first and let the word land after it, so the meaning is clear without a lecture. On DigitalBouquet you can attach Saudade to a free digital bouquet, and the person you send it to sees the word, how to say it, and what it means beside your note.