Soñar (en. Dream)

/soˈɲaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To see images in the mind while sleeping.
Last night I dreamed that I was flying over the city.
Anoche soñé que volaba sobre la ciudad.
To fervently desire something.
I have always dreamed of traveling around the world.
Siempre he soñado con viajar por el mundo.
To imagine or long for something as a goal.
She dreams of becoming a doctor.
Ella sueña con convertirse en doctora.

Etymology

From Latin 'sonare', meaning 'to make noise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Daydream
Imagining or fantasizing while being conscious.
soñar despierto
To dream with your feet on the ground
Having realistic or practical ambitions.
soñar con los pies en la tierra
Dreaming costs nothing
Reflecting that dreaming is free and has no limits.
soñar no cuesta nada

Related Words

Dream
A state of rest in which one is not conscious.
sueño
Dreamer
A person who habitually dreams or has many illusions.
soñador
Dreamer
A person who dreams frequently or has dreams.
sonador

Slang Meanings

Dream big
She is always dreaming big with her projects.
Ella siempre está soñando en grande con sus proyectos.
To be a dreamer
He is a dreamer, always living in his own world.
Es un soñador, siempre vive en su propio mundo.