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    Quimera (en. Chimera)

    /kiˈme.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In mythology, a fantastic creature with parts of different animals.
    The story spoke of a chimera that destroyed entire villages.
    El relato hablaba de una quimera que destruía aldeas enteras.
    An illusion or unrealistic dream.
    The idea of living on a deserted island has become a chimera.
    La idea de vivir en una isla desierta se ha convertido en una quimera.
    Anything that combines incompatible elements.
    His project was a chimera that could never be realized.
    Su proyecto era una quimera que nunca podría ser realizada.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Greek 'Chimaira', which refers to a mythological creature.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chimera of happiness
    An unattainable search for happiness.
    quimera de felicidad
    to chase chimeras
    To seek something impossible to achieve.
    perseguir quimeras

    Related Words

    chimerism
    A state of being chimeric; a tendency towards illusions.
    quimerismo
    fantasy
    Imagination that represents unrealizable or chimeric situations.
    fantasía

    Slang Meanings

    An absurd or ridiculous idea.
    Your plan to travel around the world on a student budget is a chimera.
    Tu plan de viajar por todo el mundo con el presupuesto de un estudiante es una quimera.
    Something that cannot be achieved.
    For him, his dream of being famous was just a chimera.
    Para él, su sueño de ser famoso era solo una quimera.