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never-never land

/ˈnevə ˈnevə lænd/

Traducción: Lugar o situación imaginaria, ideal o irrealista, a menudo asociada con la fantasía, el escapismo o la infancia eterna. El término proviene de la obra de J. M. Barrie 'Peter Pan' y se refiere a la isla mágica donde los niños nunca crecen.

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/ˈnevə ˈnevə lænd/C1informalart
  • esLugar o situación imaginaria, ideal o irrealista, a menudo asociada con la fantasía, el escapismo o la infancia eterna. El término proviene de la obra de J. M. Barrie 'Peter Pan' y se refiere a la isla mágica donde los niños nunca crecen.

An imaginary, ideal, or unrealistic place or situation, often associated with fantasy, escapism, or perpetual childhood. The term originates from J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, referring to the magical island where children never grow up.

  1. Imaginary or ideal placeB2informal

    An imaginary, perfect, or unrealistic place where everything is wonderful and problems do not exist.

    espaís de nunca jamás

    • He lives in a never-never land where he thinks money grows on trees.
    • The politician's promises are from a never-never land of impossible dreams.
    • Children often imagine a never-never land full of magic and adventure.
  2. State of unrealistic optimismC1informal

    A state of mind characterized by unrealistic optimism or refusal to accept reality.

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    • Stop living in never-never land and face the facts.
    • Her business plan is based on a never-never land of guaranteed profits.
    • The team's strategy seems to come from a never-never land of wishful thinking.