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    Odisea (en. Odyssey)

    /odiˈsea/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Account of the adventures of Odysseus, hero of Greek mythology.
    Homer's Odyssey is one of the most important epic poems in literature.
    La Odisea de Homero es uno de los poemas épicos más importantes de la literatura.
    A long journey or experience full of misfortunes.
    His odyssey to find a job took over a year.
    Su odisea para encontrar trabajo llevó más de un año.
    Situation or task that is difficult or complicated.
    The renovation of the house was a true odyssey.
    La renovación de la casa fue una verdadera odisea.

    Etymology

    From the Greek Ὀδύσσεια (Odýsseia), the title of the epic poem by Homer.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an odyssey
    a difficult and complicated situation.
    una odisea
    to live an odyssey
    to go through difficult or problematic experiences.
    vivir una odisea
    personal odyssey
    a unique and meaningful journey or experience in someone's life.
    odisea personal

    Related Words

    Odysseus
    Hero of the Odyssey, known for his cunning and adventures.
    odiseo
    adventurer
    A person who seeks adventures or has a life full of them.
    aventurero
    journey
    A long trip or journey, often full of setbacks.
    periplo

    Slang Meanings

    A great challenge or ordeal.
    Fixing the old car was quite an odyssey.
    Arreglar el coche viejo fue toda una odisea.
    A chaotic or disorganized experience.
    The move was a total odyssey.
    La mudanza fue una odisea total.