Saudades is one of the most famous and unique words in the Portuguese language, often considered untranslatable with a single English word. It describes a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.
In the song, David Carreira sings, "Sinto saudades do teu perfume" (I feel longing for your perfume). This line beautifully captures the essence of missing someone so intensely that even their scent evokes a powerful sense of yearning, making it a truly captivating word for learners.
Feel the chill of a mint-flavoured kiss and the heat of a tropical night. “Menta” pairs Portuguese pop star David Carreira with Cape-Verdean singer Djodje for an irresistibly fresh love song where every beat celebrates a dizzying crush. One touch of her lips “congela” the heart, yet the music is pure summer warmth—an addictive blend of kizomba, pop and Afro-beat that makes you want to sway till sunrise.
Beneath the catchy hook lies a simple but powerful story: a man so smitten he can’t think of anything else. He dreams of waking up beside her, dancing by the ocean on Sal Island, and planning a lifetime together. Mistakes and doubts melt away; her perfume, her smile and that minty kiss make him a willing “refém” (prisoner) of love. “Menta” is a reminder that the right person can freeze time, spark goosebumps and turn an ordinary night into an unforgettable escapade.
David Carreira is one of Portugal's biggest pop stars. Born in France in 1991 into a musical Portuguese family, he is the son of the celebrated singer Tony Carreira, and he was surrounded by music from an early age. He broke through in 2011 with the hit "Boom" and has been a fixture of Portuguese radio and television ever since, moving between upbeat pop and heartfelt ballads.
On "És Só Tu" he shares the song with Inês Herédia, a Portuguese actress and singer born in 1989. A trained soprano who performs in Portuguese, Spanish, and English and is well known from popular television dramas, she brings a warm, emotional second voice to this duet about holding on to someone after a breakup.