Trance (en. Trance)

/trɑːns/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A state of deep concentration where a person loses contact with reality.
When listening to that music, he entered a trance.
Al escuchar esa música, entró en un trance.
Moments of deep reflection or meditation.
She was in a trance while thinking about her future.
Estaba en un trance mientras pensaba en su futuro.
A state induced by hypnosis or certain spiritual practices.
The therapist took her into a trance to help her remember.
El terapeuta la llevó a un trance para ayudarla a recordar.

Etymology

From Latin 'trāns,' meaning 'through' or 'beyond.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to enter a trance
To reach a state of deep meditation or concentration.
entrar en trance
to come out of the trance
To regain normal consciousness after an altered state.
salir del trance
hypnotic trance
A state induced by hypnosis where a person is more receptive.
trance hipnótico
meditative trance
A state of calm and concentration achieved through meditation.
trance meditativo

Related Words

hypnosis
State of altered consciousness where a person can be guided by another.
hipnosis
meditation
Practice of focusing the mind to achieve a state of relaxation.
meditación
consciousness
State of being aware and alert about the surroundings.
consciencia

Slang Meanings

Moment of disconnection from reality.
I was in a trance during the class; I didn't hear anything.
Estaba en trance durante la clase, no escuché nada.
Feeling of being in another dimension.
The music took me to a trance; I felt like I was floating.
La música me llevó a un trance, sentí que flotaba.