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May 26, 2021 by Faustina Mulnik Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

80 Ways to Describe Your Dream in Spanish

Whether you want to discuss your goals, fantasies, or nighttime imaginations, this detailed vocabulary guide empowers you to talk about any type of dream in spanish!

Dreams give your life purpose, direction, and meaning. They shape your life choices and help you build a future. Talking about your biggest dream in Spanish is a great way to help new friends get to know you.

A new study suggests that telling people about your goals makes you significantly more likely to achieve them. According to another study, you’re more likely to be dedicated to your dream when you share your goal with someone you look up to.

Goals aren’t the only type of dreams to talk about! If you wake up and forget your nightly visions everyday, talking to someone actually helps you remember them. The key is to talk about the dreams during those initial moments as you’re first waking up and the dream is still fresh in your mind.

New research confirms that participating in a dream discussion can provide social and psychological benefits. In one study, college students’ levels of personal insight were measured after they shared a dream. Sharing a dream proved to be helpful as scores of insight were significantly higher after sharing.

Dream about the Future in Spanish

Dream in Spanish

Chances are, you have a dream or two that you hope to accomplish. Whether your vision is to travel the world, get a degree, or start a family, this vocabulary list enables you to talk about the goals and dreams that matter most!

Verbs

esperar — to hope

desear — to desire

planear —  to plan

tener ganas de hacer —- to feel like doing

desear — wish 

preferir — prefer 

pedir — request

necesitar — need

querer — want

buscar — look for

insistir — insist

exigir — demand

mandar — order

agradecer — to be grateful 

lograr — accomplish

Nouns

el éxito — success

la meta — goal

el plan — plan

la ambición — ambition

la pasión — passion

el visionario — dreamer

Phrases

viviendo el sueño — living the dream

soñar en grande — to dream big

tengo un sueño — I have a dream

tener éxito — to be successful

Example Sentences

Mi sueño es ser un gran artista.
My dream is to be a great artist. 

Mi mayor sueño es vivir en Europa.
It is my biggest dream to live in Europe.

En 5 años, espero estar dirigiendo la empresa.
In 5 years, I hope to be running the company.

Espero tener la casa de mis sueños algún día.
I hope to own my dream house some day.

Dream in Spanish

Using the Subjunctive to Dream in Spanish

When a sentence starts with one of the below phrases and the subject of the sentence changes after que, then the verb that follows should be in the present tense subjunctive mood. Take a look at the verb conjugations below!

espero que — I hope

deseo que — I desire

ojalá que — I hope

deseo que — I wish

Example Sentences

Espero que puedas viajar conmigo.
I hope that you can travel with me.

Yo deseo que conozcas a mis padres.
I want you to meet my parents.

Ojalá que mi novio me proponga matrimonio.
I hope that my boyfriend proposes to me. 

Daydream in Spanish

Daydreams let you keep things exciting — even during boring meetings! Talk about your unique daydream in Spanish with these imaginative vocabulary words. Use our guide to the preterite and imperfect to change these verbs into the past tense!

Verbs

soñar despierto con — fantasize about

soñar despierto — to daydream

fantasear — fantasize

estar aburrido/a — to be bored

Nouns

la inspiración — inspiration

el/la soñador — daydreamer

la imaginación — imagination

la creatividad — creativity

la consideración — thinking

la fantasía — fantasy

el ensueño — daydream

la ensoñación — daydream

el país de las maravillas — wonderland

mundo maravilloso — wonderland

marco incomparable — wonderland

el mundo fantástico — fantasy world

el paisaje onírico — dreamscape

el surrealismo — surrealism

mágico/a — magical

loco de amor — moonstruck

Example Sentences

Pasó la tarde soñando despierto con sus vacaciones.
He spent the afternoon daydreaming about his vacation.

Me quedé soñando despierto durante la clase.
I was daydreaming during class.

Spanish Slang Related to Daydreams and Dreaming

Tener pájaros en la cabeza — To have birds in one’s head

Used to describe dreamy people

Estar en la luna — To be on the moon

Used when somebody is absent-minded.

Hacer castillos en el aire — To make castles in the sky

Used when someone has an incredible imagination to make unrealistic plans.

Que sueñes conmigo. 
Dream of me.

Que tengas dulces sueños.
Sweet dreams

Me voy al sobre.
I’m off to the envelope. (literal translation)

This Spanish slang phrase is similar to the English phrase “I’m going to hit the hay.”

Me voy al baile de las sábanas blancas. 
I’m off to the dance of the white sheets. (Another way to say you’re going to bed.) 

Dream in Spanish in Your Sleep

You spend around 8 hours each night fast asleep—which adds up to a large proportion of your life. Learn how to talk about this important activity that you spend so much time on with this dreamy vocabulary list.  For even more bedtime vocabulary, check out these 40+ Sleepy Phrases!

Verbs

soñar con — dream of 

dormir — to sleep

el sueño — dream

descansar — to rest

la siesta — nap

acostarse — to go to bed

adormecer — to make sleepy

adormecer — to fall asleep

anochecer — to get dark

estar cansado — to be tired

tener sueño — to be sleepy

caminar dormido — sleepwalk

roncare — to snore

sesteo — snooze

desmayarse — zonk out

Nouns

la cabezada — nap

la pesadilla — nightmare

un mal sueño — a bad dream

el sueño lúcido — lucid dream

los dulces sueños — sweet dreams

el atrapasueños — dreamcatcher

buenas noches — goodnight

sueño de belleza — beauty sleep

mundo de ensueño — dreamland

Dream in Spanish

Example Sentences:

Me voy a acostar. 
I am going to bed.

He soñado con vivir en Marte.
I had a dream about living on Mars. 

Soñé que volaba.
I dreamt about flying. 

He tenido un mal sueño.
I’ve had a bad dream.

Anoche estaba soñando contigo cuando me desperté.
I was dreaming of you last night when I woke up.

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Faustina Mulnik
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As a native English speaker, I’ve spent over 6 years perfecting my Spanish. My studies have led me to major in Spanish, translate documents at a local museum, and communicate with people I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to know. I’ve studied abroad in Spain, lived in Yellowstone National Park for a summer, and volunteered in Costa Rica. I’m a passionate travel enthusiast seeking to share my love for all things Latin America.
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