How to Say "nostalgia" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nostalgia” is “nostalgia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Siento mucha nostalgia por mi país.
I feel a lot of nostalgia for my country.
Esta canción me da mucha nostalgia.
This song makes me feel very nostalgic.
Recordamos los veranos de la infancia con nostalgia.
We remember childhood summers with nostalgia.
Using 'dar' to express feelings
In Spanish, we often use the word 'dar' (to give) with feelings. Instead of saying 'I am nostalgic,' we say 'me da nostalgia' (it gives me nostalgia).
The connector 'por'
To say what you are nostalgic for, always use the connector 'por.' For example: 'Nostalgia por el hogar' (Nostalgia for home).
Using 'de' instead of 'por'
Mistake: “Siento nostalgia de mi infancia.”
Correction: Siento nostalgia por mi infancia. While 'de' is sometimes used, 'por' is the more natural way to show what causes the feeling.
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