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    Quimeras (en. Chimeras)

    /kiˈmeɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fantastic or imaginary beings that mix characteristics of different animals.
    The chimera is a monster from Greek mythology that has parts of a lion, goat, and snake.
    La quimera es un monstruo de la mitología griega que tiene partes de león, cabra y serpiente.
    Projects or aspirations that are impossible to realize.
    His plans to live on the moon were chimeras that would never materialize.
    Sus planes de vivir en la luna eran quimeras que jamás se concretarían.
    An illusion or desire that turns out to be unachievable.
    The idea of a world without conflicts is a chimera.
    La idea de un mundo sin conflictos es una quimera.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'chimaera', referring to a mythological creature.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chimera of happiness
    An illusion of being eternally happy.
    quimera de la felicidad
    chimera of love
    An idealization of love that does not fit reality.
    quimera del amor
    chimera of success
    An aspiration for success that is very difficult to achieve.
    quimera de éxito

    Related Words

    chimeric
    That which is illusory or fantastic.
    quimérico
    chimerism
    State or condition of having chimeras.
    quimerismo
    fantasy
    Product of imagination that does not fit reality.
    fantasía

    Slang Meanings

    An unrealizable desire or project used to describe unattainable goals.
    He always talks about going to live in Paris, but those are just chimeras.
    Siempre habla de irse a vivir a París, pero eso son solo quimeras.
    Colloquial use to refer to unrealistic ideas.
    Entrepreneurs who pursue chimeras often fail.
    Los empresarios que persiguen quimeras a menudo fracasan.