saudosista
nostalgic, longing for the past
Pronunciation
/saw.doˈziʃ.tɐ/
Cultural Note
Derived from 'saudade,' Portugal's most famous untranslatable word. A saudosista is someone who deeply feels longing for the past, people, or places. This trait is woven into Portuguese identity through fado music and literature.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele é muito saudosista, vive sempre a pensar no passado.
He's very nostalgic, always thinking about the past.
Sou saudosista quando ouço fado.
I get nostalgic when I listen to fado.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | saudosistas |
| masculine_plural | saudosistas |
| feminine_singular | saudosista |
| masculine_singular | saudosista |
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