What is the Portuguese word for "longing"?

Learn how to say "longing" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

longing

Portuguese

saudade

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Examples of how to use "longing" in Portuguese

English
A deep longing filled her heart.
Portuguese
Um profundo desejo preenchia o coração dela.
English
She felt a deep longing for her childhood home.
Portuguese
Ela sentia uma saudade intensa de sua casa de infância.
English
A sudden longing for coffee woke him up.
Portuguese
Uma súbita vontade de tomar café a acordou.
English
Their longing to travel grew after the lockdown.
Portuguese
O desejo de viajar deles cresceu após o lockdown.
English
He spoke with longing in his quiet voice.
Portuguese
Ele falou com saudade na sua voz tranquila.
English
The song expressed longing and gentle hope.
Portuguese
A música expressava saudade e esperança suave.

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