Saudade (English:/ˌsaʊˈdɑːdə/,[1]European Portuguese: [sɐwˈðaðɨ],Brazilian Portuguese: [sawˈdad(ʒ)i],Galician: [sawˈðaðɪ]; pluralsaudades)[2] is a deep emotional state ofnostalgic ormelancholic thinking for something or someone that one cares for and/or loves. It can be caused by someone thinking about something happy, sad or angry from their childhood. It can also bring someone good memories and comfort.Saudade is aGalician-Portuguese word that claims no direct translation toEnglish or other languages.
