Spanish Conversation · Level 186
15 words
Spanish word
idealista
Pronunciation
IPA/iðeaˈlista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)idealist
Example
Ella es idealista.
She is an idealist.
More examples
Conocí a un idealista en la universidad.
I met an idealist at the university.
Core concept
Person choosing principles over practical concerns.
Common phrases
ser un idealista
be an idealist
Similar words
soñador: Dwells on grand personal dreams and imaginative possibilities rather than practicalities.
utopista: Devotes effort to realizing a perfect social ideal that most consider impractical.
visionario: Envisions future trends and opportunities and takes steps to make them real.
optimista: Anticipates favorable results and keeps a broadly hopeful attitude about what's ahead.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a una persona inclinada a defender principios e ideales, a veces por encima de la practicidad cotidiana.
Word origin
Formed from ideal (via Latin ideālis from Greek idea) plus the Romance suffix -ista that marks an adherent, meaning someone who follows ideals.
Usage tips
- Calling someone 'idealista' can be either praise or a mild criticism of impracticality, so speakers often add a specific example or reason to make the attitude clear.