Portuguese Has a Word for This Feeling

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Here’s a gift to you from G today. It’s pronounced “sow-dah-day.” Portuguese is the only language that has a noun for this feeling.

Take this word and tuck it into your heart. If you are missing someone, remember the joy and let it propel you.
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4 thoughts on “Portuguese Has a Word for This Feeling”

  1. christymimi

    I’m half Portuguese (paternal grandfather emigrated at 17 to Mass. from the Azores) but don’t know the language well. I love this new-to-me word.

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    1. WordPress.com Support

      Isn’t it beautiful? I got it from a Brasilian Portuguese speaker, but I think it’s common to the language.

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  2. Jenna Hatfield

    I’m so deeply missing my daughter today, and I read this and just burst into all kinds of tears.

    Thank you.

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