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    Idea (en. Idea)

    /iˈðea/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mental representation of something.
    She had a brilliant idea for the project.
    Ella tuvo una idea brillante para el proyecto.
    Plan or proposal.
    His idea was to travel around the world.
    Su idea era viajar por el mundo.
    Opinion or belief.
    My idea on that topic has changed over time.
    Mi idea sobre ese tema ha cambiado con el tiempo.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'ἰδέα' (idéa) meaning form, appearance, or conception.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give an idea
    To provide a concept or thought.
    dar una idea
    to have an idea
    To conceptualize something in the mind.
    tener una idea
    a good idea
    A proposal or plan that is beneficial or positive.
    una buena idea
    to propose an idea
    To propose a concept or thought for discussion.
    plantear una idea

    Related Words

    concept
    Abstract representation of a set of characteristics.
    concepto
    thought
    Process of forming ideas or concepts.
    pensamiento
    project
    A plan or proposal that one wishes to carry out.
    proyecto

    Slang Meanings

    Thing that occurs to someone, sometimes without much basis.
    Don't pay attention to him; he's just giving crazy ideas.
    No le hagas caso, sólo está dando ideas locas.
    A suggestion or plan that seems out of the ordinary.
    That's quite a wild plan, but it could work. It's a crazy idea.
    Ese es un plan bastante loco, pero podría funcionar. Es una idea salvaje.