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    Optimista (en. Optimistic)

    /op.tiˈmis.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has a positive attitude towards life.
    She has always been an optimist, even in difficult times.
    Siempre ha sido una optimista, incluso en tiempos difíciles.
    An individual who believes that the outcomes of situations will be favorable.
    His optimism helps him overcome obstacles.
    Su optimismo le ayuda a superar obstáculos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'optimista', which comes from 'optimus' meaning 'the best'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    see the glass as half full
    To have an optimistic attitude towards difficult situations.
    ver el vaso medio lleno
    take an optimistic turn
    Change the perspective of a situation towards a more positive one.
    dar un giro optimista
    maintain a positive outlook
    To keep an optimistic mindset in the face of problems.
    mantener una visión positiva

    Related Words

    pessimist
    A person who tends to see the negative side of things.
    pesimista
    realist
    A person who observes and judges things as they are, without idealizing them.
    realista
    idealist
    A person who aspires to perfect or ideal conditions.
    idealista

    Slang Meanings

    To be in 'all good' mode
    She is always in 'all good' mode, never loses her optimism.
    Ella siempre está en modo 'todo bien', nunca pierde el optimismo.
    To be a little ray of sunshine
    Carlos is a little ray of sunshine, he always has a smile and positive attitude.
    Carlos es un rayito de sol, siempre tiene una sonrisa y actitud positiva.