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wistful in Portuguese

wistful in Portuguese is melancólico, nostálgico, saudoso — wistful means filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

wistful in Portuguese

melancólico
adj
Full of longing or yearning.
nostálgico
adj
Full of longing or yearning.
saudoso
adj
Full of longing or yearning.

What does "wistful" mean?

  1. adjective Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
    "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs."
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wistful in a sentence

  • She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs.
  • He spoke in a wistful tone about his childhood home.

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What is "wistful" in Portuguese?

"wistful" in Portuguese is melancólico, nostálgico, saudoso. wistful means: Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

How do you use "wistful" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs." In Portuguese, "wistful" is melancólico, nostálgico, saudoso.

Are there other ways to say "wistful" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "wistful": melancólico, nostálgico, saudoso.

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