Idilio (en. Idyll)
/iˈdil.jo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A period of intense happiness in a love relationship.
Last summer was an idyll between them.
El verano pasado fue un idilio entre ellos.
A dream love that seems perfect.
Their relationship was an idyll that everyone envied.
Su relación era un idilio que todos envidiaban.
A situation of harmony and happiness in a relationship.
The days at the beach were an idyll for the couple.
Los días en la playa fueron un idilio para la pareja.
Etymology
From the Greek 'eidyllion', which means 'little idyll' or 'pastoral poem'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to live an idyll
To experience an idealized and romantic love relationship.
vivir un idilio
idyllic dreams
Images or ideas of a perfect relationship.
sueños de idilio
to seek an idyll
To desire to find an ideal romantic relationship.
buscar un idilio
Related Words
romantic
Related to love or romance.
romántico
idealization
The act of considering something as perfect or admirable.
idealización
adventure
A fleeting and exciting romantic relationship.
aventura
Slang Meanings
To win someone's heart quickly.
He made an idyll with his new friend at the party.
Le hizo un idilio a su nueva amiga en la fiesta.
To refer to a platonic love.
He always talks about his idyll with that famous actress.
Siempre habla de su idilio con esa actriz famosa.