Trances (en. Trances)

/ˈtrances/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of altered consciousness in which a person may experience visions or sensations.
During deep meditation, one often enters trances.
Durante la meditación profunda, a menudo se entra en trances.
Difficult or distressing situation.
She was in an emotional trance after receiving the news.
Se encontraba en un trance emocional tras recibir la noticia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'transitio', meaning 'passage' or 'transition'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a trance
To be in a state of deep concentration or meditation.
estar en trance
to come out of the trance
To regain consciousness or control after an altered experience.
salir del trance
trances of life
Difficult or critical moments that a person faces.
trances de la vida

Related Words

trance
State of deep concentration or ecstasy.
trance
ecstasy
State of intense excitement or extreme happiness.
éxtasis
meditation
Practice aimed at concentration and mental control.
meditación

Slang Meanings

To be completely absorbed in something.
The musician was in trances while playing his guitar.
El músico estaba en trances mientras tocaba su guitarra.
To experience a very complicated situation.
That exam was a trance for me.
Ese examen fue un trance para mí.