Ideal (en. Ideal)
/ideˈal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Model of perfection that one wishes to achieve.
She has always had an ideal she aspires to in her career.
Ella siempre ha tenido un ideal al que aspira en su carrera.
Objective or aspiration considered to be the best.
The ideal of life she holds includes happiness and success.
El ideal de vida que tiene incluye felicidad y éxito.
adjective
That is perfect or regarded as a model.
The beach weather is ideal for spending vacations.
El clima de la playa es ideal para pasar las vacaciones.
That fits perfectly with what is desired.
They found the ideal place for their wedding.
Encontraron el lugar ideal para su boda.
Etymology
From Latin 'idealis', meaning 'related to an idea'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ideal of life
The concept of a perfect life that someone is seeking.
ideal de vida
moral ideal
The standard of ethical conduct that one aims to follow.
ideal moral
in the ideal
Under the best possible conditions.
en el ideal
Related Words
ideology
Set of ideas and values that guide the behavior and thinking of a group.
ideología
idealism
Doctrine that argues that ideas are the basis of reality.
idealismo
Slang Meanings
Something that is very good or desired.
That new café is ideal, it’s always full of cool people.
Esa nueva cafetería es ideal, siempre está llena de gente guay.
Perfect in a specific situation.
The weather for the party was ideal, neither cold nor hot.
El clima para la fiesta fue ideal, ni frío ni caliente.