Idealista (en. Idealistic)

/i.de.aˈlis.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person guided by ideals who seeks a better world.
The idealist works for social justice.
El idealista trabaja por la justicia social.
Someone who has an optimistic view of life.
He was always an idealist, believing that everything is achievable.
Siempre fue un idealista, pensando que todo se puede lograr.
A person who plans and acts according to their ideals, often without considering reality.
His idealistic approach often leads to frustrations.
Su enfoque idealista a menudo le lleva a frustraciones.

Etymology

From the French 'idéalisme', derived from 'idéal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

die-hard idealist
A person who is extremely idealistic.
idealista empedernido
to be an idealist
To have an optimistic and hopeful view of life.
ser un idealista

Related Words

ideal
A concept that represents what is perfect or most desirable.
ideal
utopia
A place or ideal state that does not exist in reality.
utopía

Slang Meanings

Excessively idealistic
That person is excessively idealistic, living in their own world.
Esa persona es un idealista en exceso, vive en su propio mundo.
Confronting harsh reality
Sometimes being an idealist means facing harsh reality.
A veces ser idealista significa enfrentarse a la dura realidad.