Language

Portuguese

Portuguese words expressing feelings without English equivalents.

5 words

Saudade

saw-dah-deh

n. A deep longing for something lost or unattainable.

Cafuné

ka-foo-neh

n. Tenderly running fingers through a loved one's hair.

Moledro

moh-leh-droh

n. A feeling of resonant connection with an author or artist you'll never meet.

Amoransia

ah-moh-ran-see-uh

n. The melodramatic thrill of unrequited love.

Falesia

fuh-lee-zhuh

n. The disquieting awareness of mismatched importance in relationships.

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