Ilusiones (en. Delusions)

/iluˈsiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

States of mind that generate unfounded expectations or hopes.

She lives with many illusions about the future.

Ella vive con muchas ilusiones sobre el futuro.

Representations of something that is not real.

Magicians create illusions to astonish the audience.

Los magos crean ilusiones para asombrar al público.

Dreams or desires that may not be achievable.

Her illusions of success may lead her to become disillusioned.

Sus ilusiones de éxito pueden llevarla a desilusionarse.

From the Latin 'illusio', meaning 'deception or illusion'.

lost illusions

Refers to hopes or dreams that can no longer be fulfilled.

ilusiones perdidas

there are no illusions

Indicates a realistic situation without false expectations.

no hay ilusiones

to lose one's illusions

Means to become disillusioned or stop believing in something.

perder las ilusiones

disillusion

State of disenchantment or loss of illusions.

desilusión

fantasy

Imagination or idea that is not based on reality.

fantasía

mirage

Optical illusion caused by the refraction of light.

espejismo

Living in the clouds

That person is always living in the clouds with their illusions.

Esa persona siempre está viviendo en las nubes con sus ilusiones.

Building castles in the air

It's useless to build castles in the air if you don't have a concrete plan.

Es inútil crear castillos en el aire si no tienes un plan concreto.