Idealismo (en. Idealism)

/i.de.aˈlismo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Doctrine that prioritizes ideas over material reality.
Idealism has influenced many philosophical currents.
El idealismo ha influido en muchas corrientes filosóficas.
Attitude that seeks perfection in concepts and principles.
His idealism led him to pursue significant social changes.
Su idealismo lo llevó a perseguir cambios sociales significativos.
In aesthetics, the appreciation of beauty above the real.
Idealism in art seeks the representation of the perfect.
El idealismo en el arte busca la representación de lo perfecto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'idealismus', referring to the doctrine of ideas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

romantic idealism
A form of idealism that emphasizes the importance of love and beauty.
idealismo romántico
fall into idealism
Having unrealistic expectations about a situation or person.
caer en el idealismo

Related Words

idealist
A person who advocates for idealism.
idealista
realism
An opposing current that emphasizes tangible reality.
realismo
utopia
An idea or concept of a perfect society.
utopía

Slang Meanings

Seeing the world only through an optimistic lens.
His idealism is so strong that sometimes he does not see reality.
Su idealismo es tan fuerte que a veces no ve la realidad.
Having unattainable dreams.
The idealism of some young people leads them to create impossible plans.
El idealismo de algunos jóvenes los lleva a crear planes imposibles.