ideal

• Describe algo perfecto, excelente o lo mejor posible dentro de sus circunstancias; también se refiere a algo que existe solo en la imaginación o como modelo teórico.

Describes something that is perfect or the best possible.

1. Perfect or most suitableB1formal

   Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.

   Ideal (perfecto o más adecuado)

   • This is an ideal location for a picnic.
   • She is the ideal candidate for the job.
   • The weather is ideal for a day at the beach.

   Sinónimosarchetypalbestconsummateexemplaryfittingflawlessmodeloptimalperfectprototypicalquintessentialsuitablesupremeultimate

   Antónimosflawedimperfectinappropriateinferiorunsuitable

2. Existing only in the mindB2formal

   Existing as an idea or concept rather than in reality; imaginary.

   Ideal (solo en la mente)

   • He described an ideal society that has never existed.
   • The ideal solution would be to eliminate all pollution.
   • In an ideal world, everyone would have equal opportunities.

   Sinónimosabstractconceptualfanciedhypotheticalimaginarymentalnotionaltheoreticalunrealvisionary

   Antónimosactualconcretematerialphysicalreal

• Sustantivo que designa un estándar o principio de perfección, excelencia o meta última que se considera digna de alcanzar; también puede referirse a una persona o cosa considerada modelo de perfección.

A noun referring to a standard or principle of perfection, excellence, or an ultimate goal that is considered worthy of pursuit.

1. Perfect standardB2formal

   A standard or principle that is considered perfect or most desirable.

   Ideal perfecto

   • She strives to live up to her ideals of honesty and integrity.
   • The company's ideals include sustainability and innovation.
   • He has high ideals about social justice.

   Sinónimosarchetypebenchmarkcriterionexemplargold standardmodelparagonperfectionstandard

   Antónimosdefectfaultflawimperfection

2. Perfect exampleB2formal

   A person or thing regarded as representing the best possible version of something.

   Ideal como modelo perfecto

   • This house is the ideal of modern architecture.
   • She is the ideal of a dedicated teacher.
   • The painting is considered the ideal of Renaissance art.

   Sinónimosarchetypeepitomeexemplarmodelnonpareilparagonpatternstandard