A deep longing for something absent, with the knowledge it may never return.
Portuguese, possibly from Latin 'solitatem.' The national emotion of Portugal.
Already celebrated this oceanic feeling! But here's more: there's a whole MUSIC GENRE — fado — built entirely around saudade! An entire culture's music is powered by beautiful sadness! 🎵💙
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