Realidades (en. Realities)

/rea.li.da.des/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Concrete aspects of people's existence.
The realities of poverty are difficult to face.
Las realidades de la pobreza son difíciles de enfrentar.
A set of situations based on truth.
We must accept the realities of climate change.
Debemos aceptar las realidades del cambio climático.
Complex truths that affect people's lives.
The realities of the educational system are concerning.
Las realidades del sistema educativo son preocupantes.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'realitas', which means 'reality' or 'amount of being'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accept realities
To recognize and adapt to an existing situation.
aceptar realidades
realities of the world
Situations and facts that affect globally.
realidades del mundo
live in reality
To focus on what truly exists, not on idealizations.
vivir en la realidad

Related Words

reality
State of affairs as they exist.
realidad
realism
Tendency to represent things as they are.
realismo
realizable
That can be carried out in reality.
realizable

Slang Meanings

To confront the truth of life.
It's time for me to face realities, I can't continue in denial.
Es hora de que enfrente las realidades, no puedo seguir en la negación.
A way of talking about everyday difficulties.
In this neighborhood, the realities are tough, but we come together to move forward.
En este barrio, las realidades son duras, pero nos unimos para salir adelante.