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    Fantasma (en. Ghost)

    /fanˈtas.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Appearance of a deceased person.
    It is said that the castle is haunted by a ghost that cannot rest.
    Se dice que el castillo está habitado por un fantasma que no puede descansar.
    Figure that represents something imaginary or misleading.
    The ghost of success often discourages those who do not achieve it.
    El fantasma del éxito a menudo desanima a quienes no lo alcanzan.
    Visual or auditory representation of something that is not real.
    He felt a ghost following him during the dark night.
    Sintió un fantasma que lo seguía durante la oscura noche.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'phantasma', which means 'appearance' or 'vision'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to see a ghost
    to experience or imagine a supernatural event.
    ver un fantasma
    to be a ghost
    to refer to someone who appears and disappears without being noticed.
    ser un fantasma
    to fight against ghosts
    to deal with problems from the past.
    luchar contra fantasmas

    Related Words

    specter
    synonym for ghost, often related to an apparition.
    espectro
    soul
    spiritual entity that is believed to exist after death.
    alma
    illusion
    deceptive or imaginary perception.
    ilusión

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is very evasive or who appears and disappears.
    Juan is a ghost; you never know when he will show up.
    Juan es un fantasma, nunca sabes cuándo va a aparecer.
    In some contexts, it refers to an acquaintance who communicates only occasionally.
    Marta is a ghost; she only talks to us at parties.
    Marta es un fantasma, solo nos habla en las fiestas.