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Brazil slang
A deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone absent
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Brazil
Formality
Informal.
saudade means A deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone absent. It is best read as brazil slang associated with Brazil.
"saudade" means A deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone absent. In Brazil, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Emotional, touching, or nostalgic.
Keyboard laughter associated with VSCO girl era humor; ironic nostalgia
Problem; scolding; reprimand (can mean a tough situation or being in trouble)
Confusion; mess; trouble (a state of disorder).
A tough situation; a difficult moment; a struggle.
Conflict; trouble; a complex situation.
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