Odiseo (en. Odysseus)

/odi'seo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A long and complicated journey.
The journey through the jungle was a true odyssey.
El viaje a través de la selva fue un verdadero odiseo.
The experience of facing multiple adversities.
His life has been an odyssey since his father died.
Su vida ha sido un odiseo desde que murió su padre.

Etymology

Comes from 'Odyssey,' the work of Homer that narrates the adventures of Ulysses.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live an odyssey
To go through a set of difficult and complicated experiences.
vivir una odisea
a personal odyssey
A specific journey or experience marked by many trials.
una odisea personal

Related Words

odyssey
A long journey filled with adventures, especially with obstacles.
odisea
heroic
Relating to a hero or heroic feats.
heroico

Slang Meanings

An extremely difficult or complicated situation.
That project has turned into an odyssey.
Ese proyecto se ha convertido en un odiseo.
A journey that takes longer than expected.
The return journey was quite an odyssey, with so many setbacks.
El viaje de regreso fue todo un odiseo, con tantos contratiempos.