Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
idealismo
Pronunciation
IPA/iðeaˈlismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounidealism
Example
¿Crees que el idealismo ayuda en el trabajo?
Do you think idealism helps at work?
More examples
En la discusión demostró idealismo en sus propuestas.
In the discussion he demonstrated idealism in his proposals.
Core concept
Emphasis on ideals as guiding principles.
Common phrases
mostrar idealismo
demonstrate idealism
creer en idealismo
believe in idealism
Similar words
ideal: Serves as a perfect model or goal to strive for.
ideología: Forms a coherent set of beliefs shared by a society or group.
utopía: Envisions a perfect society that is difficult to realize.
principio: Provides a basic rule or principle guiding choices and behavior.
Definition in Spanish
Doctrina o tendencia a guiar acciones y juicios por ideales, abarcando tanto una postura filosófica como una inclinación personal.
Word origin
From ideal + -ismo, where ideal traces back to Latin/Greek words for 'idea' and -ismo marks an ism or doctrine, yielding a noun for making ideals central to thought or action.
Usage tips
- Use idealista for an idealist person and idealismo for the doctrine or tendency, since mixing them can sound imprecise.