dream

• Substantivo que designa a sequência de pensamentos, imagens ou emoções que ocorrem durante o sono, ou um desejo ou ambição intensa.

A noun referring to a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep, or a cherished aspiration or ambition.

1. Series of thoughts during sleepA1formal

   A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

   Sonho

   • I had a strange dream last night about flying.
   • She often remembers her dreams in the morning.
   • He had a recurring dream about being lost.

   Sinônimosvision

2. Aspiration or ambitionA2formal

   A cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.

   Sonho

   • Her dream is to become a doctor.
   • He achieved his dream of owning a house.
   • They are working hard to make their dreams come true.

   Sinônimosaimambitionaspirationdesiregoalhopeidealobjectivetargetvisionwish

3. Ideal or perfect exampleB1informal

   Something that is extremely beautiful, excellent, or desirable.

   Sonho

   • That car is an absolute dream to drive.
   • The wedding was a dream come true.
   • She lives in a dream house by the beach.

   Sinônimosgemidealjewelmarvelmasterpiecenonpareilparagonperfectionvisionwonder

   Antônimosdisastereyesorenightmare

• Verbo usado para designar o processo de experimentar pensamentos, imagens ou sensações durante o sono, ou para imaginar ou desejar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of experiencing thoughts, images, or sensations during sleep, or to imagine or aspire to something.

verbo irregular

1. Experience images during sleepA2formal

   To have a series of thoughts, images, or emotions while sleeping.

   Sonhar

   • I dreamed about flying last night.
   • She often dreams of her childhood home.
   • He dreamed that he was lost in a forest.

2. Imagine or aspireA2formal

   To think about something that you want to happen or achieve in the future.

   Sonhar

   • She dreams of becoming a famous singer.
   • He dreams about traveling the world one day.
   • They dreamed of owning their own house.

   Sinônimosaspireconjurecravedaydreamdesireenvisageenvisionhopeimaginelongwishyearn

3. Daydream or fantasizeB1informal

   To think about pleasant things that are not real or likely to happen.

   Sonhar acordado

   • Stop dreaming and focus on your work.
   • He was dreaming about winning the lottery.
   • She spent the afternoon dreaming about her perfect vacation.

   Sinônimosdaydreamimaginemusewishyearn

   Antônimosattendconcentratefocus

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