"Saudades"
Saudades is a Portuguese word meaning missing. Often says my Portuguese friends, Que Saudades, their missing for me.
This raises a big curiosity for the word. Google says this word exist only in Portuguese and there is no direct translation of it to any other language. It is widely used in Portugal near to Spain. Its even said differently in Brazilian Portuguese and the Galician world.
Some specialists say, this word originates during the Great Portuguese Discoveries, when many left homes on voyages to unknown seas, lost themselves in shipwrecks and battles or never returned. Hence this word explains the longing and suffering of the women and children waiting for them.
But today more than the meaning of this great word, I have the feeling of it.
Its for the great time I had same day last year, for the friends I made and the moments I lived. The two days of great celebration of an annual festival called Santo Antonio in Lisboa, Portugal.
A festival celebrated every 12th of June. I miss this day.
The yellow tram's horn, the sound that makes the Sardines crispy, the noise of Alfama, the street parties gearing up ... the music and the dance in the street ... the Portuguese words... is buzzing in my ears.
Few days ago there was an online post saying, " Saudade is only Portuguese".
The word is Portuguese. But, the unique emotions behind this magical word could belong to anyone.
So Is "Saudades" only Portuguese ?
Saudades is a Portuguese word meaning missing. Often says my Portuguese friends, Que Saudades, their missing for me.
This raises a big curiosity for the word. Google says this word exist only in Portuguese and there is no direct translation of it to any other language. It is widely used in Portugal near to Spain. Its even said differently in Brazilian Portuguese and the Galician world.
Some specialists say, this word originates during the Great Portuguese Discoveries, when many left homes on voyages to unknown seas, lost themselves in shipwrecks and battles or never returned. Hence this word explains the longing and suffering of the women and children waiting for them.
But today more than the meaning of this great word, I have the feeling of it.
Its for the great time I had same day last year, for the friends I made and the moments I lived. The two days of great celebration of an annual festival called Santo Antonio in Lisboa, Portugal.
A festival celebrated every 12th of June. I miss this day.
The yellow tram's horn, the sound that makes the Sardines crispy, the noise of Alfama, the street parties gearing up ... the music and the dance in the street ... the Portuguese words... is buzzing in my ears.
Few days ago there was an online post saying, " Saudade is only Portuguese".
The word is Portuguese. But, the unique emotions behind this magical word could belong to anyone.
So Is "Saudades" only Portuguese ?
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