ilusión

This is the 1873rd most frequent Spanish word.

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ilusión

"Ilusión" in English can mean "hope," "dream," or "excitement," and in some contexts, "illusion" or "delusion."


In this sentence, 'ilusión' refers to 'enthusiasm' or 'excitement' about an anticipated event.

Tengo una gran ilusión por visitar París este verano.

I am very excited to visit Paris this summer.


Here, 'ilusión' means 'illusion', implying a false belief or deceptive idea.

Es solo una ilusión pensar que podremos resolver todo sin esfuerzo.

It is merely an illusion to think that we can solve everything effortlessly.


In this context, 'ilusión' signifies 'optical illusion', referring to a phenomenon where perception does not match reality.

La luz brillante en la distancia era solo una ilusión óptica.

The bright light in the distance was just an optical illusion.