Exploring the Essence of Saudade: A Journey Through Travel and Longing

Ashley Tavares
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5 min readAug 19, 2023

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Saudade: Portuguese word used to describe missing, longing for something or someone

Saudade (English: /saʊˈdɑːdə/,[1] European Portuguese: [sɐwˈðaðɨ], Brazilian Portuguese: [sawˈdadʒi] , Galician: [sawˈðaðɪ]; plural saudades) is an emotional state of melancholic or profoundly nostalgic longing for a beloved yet absent something or someone. It…

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Ashley Tavares
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World traveler and content creator. Writing about solopreneur endeavors, traveling and digital nomad lifestyle, and how to boost your online presence!