daydream

• Substantivo que designa uma série de pensamentos agradáveis, frequentemente desejados, que desviam a atenção do momento presente ou da realidade; também pode ser usado para se referir a uma fantasia ou devaneio.

A noun referring to a series of pleasant, often wishful, thoughts that distract one's attention from the present moment or reality.

1. A2informal

   A series of pleasant thoughts or fantasies that distract one from the present reality.

   Pensamento agradável

   • She was lost in a daydream about her upcoming vacation.
   • His daydream about winning the lottery was interrupted by the phone.
   • I often have a daydream about living in a quiet cottage by the sea.

   Sinônimosdreamfancyfantasymusingreverietrancevisionwoolgathering

   Antônimosattentionawarenessfocusreality

2. Unrealistic hopeB1informal

   A hope or plan that is unrealistic or unlikely to happen.

   Sonho irrealizável

   • His plan to become a rock star was just a daydream.
   • She dismissed his idea as a mere daydream.
   • Don't waste your time on daydreams; focus on achievable goals.

   Sinônimoscastle in the airdelusionfantasyillusionpipe dreamwishful thinking

   Antônimosactualitycertaintyreality

• Verbo usado para descrever pensamentos agradáveis, imaginários ou fantasias enquanto se está acordado, frequentemente desviando a atenção da realidade.

A verb used to describe the act of having pleasant, imaginative thoughts or fantasies while awake, often distracting from reality.

1. To think about pleasant thingsA2informal

   To have pleasant thoughts that distract you from what you are doing.

   Sonhar acordado

   • She often daydreams about traveling the world.
   • He was daydreaming during the lecture and missed the important points.
   • I daydream about winning the lottery sometimes.

   Sinônimosdreammoonmusestargaze

   Antônimosconcentratefocus

2. To imagine future possibilitiesB1informal

   To think about future events or possibilities in a hopeful or wishful way.

   Sonhar acordado

   • He daydreams about becoming a famous musician.
   • She daydreamed about her wedding day.
   • They daydream about buying a house by the beach.

   Sinônimosdreamenvisionimaginemusespeculate