Spanish Conversation · Level 133
44 words
Spanish word
mitificar
Pronunciation
IPA/mitifiˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmythologize
Example
Muchas personas mitifican a los héroes del pasado.
Many people mythologize the heroes of the past.
More examples
Los medios suelen mitificar a ciertos artistas.
The media often mythologize certain artists.
Core concept
A haloed figure with its flaws blurred.
Common phrases
mitificar a alguien
mythologize someone
mitificar a los héroes
mythologize the heroes
mitificar a un líder
mythologize a leader
Similar words
idealizar: Portrays a person or thing as an ideal model, downplaying real imperfections.
adorar: Shows strong affectionate or reverent devotion, often expressed with warmth.
elogiar: Offers direct spoken or written praise that highlights someone's positive traits.
Definition in Spanish
Idealizar a una persona hasta presentarla como héroe o modelo intocable, perdiendo la mirada crítica sobre sus actos.
Word origin
Formed from mito 'myth' and the suffix -ificar, the word expresses making a person into a legend or untouchable model.
Usage tips
- Contrast mitificar with idolatrar: mitificar stresses creating an idealized, unquestionable image, while idolatrar leans more toward worship or devotion.
Other meanings
- make legendaryverb
- idolizeverb
Opposites
- desmitificardemythologizeverb
- humanizarhumanizeverb
Related words
- mitificaciónmythificationnoun
- mitificadormythologizernoun
- mitificadomythifiedadjective