“Saudade

Saudade, sinto-a no peito,
Bem dentro do coração;
Recordação deste jeito
Não é mais que uma ilusão.”

Saudade

Saudade, I feel it in my chest, Deep within my heart’s domain; A memory, so gently pressed, No more than illusion’s chain. (Translated from Portuguese)

Luís Manuel Baptista.

What is Saudade?

Saudade is a uniquely Portuguese word that has no direct translation in English. It captures a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for someone or something that is absent, often with a bittersweet mix of sadness and affection. It can be felt for a moment in time, a place, a person, or even a feeling that may never return. More than missing something, saudade holds a beauty in remembering—and in feeling deeply.