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fantasía

fahn-tah-SEE-ah/fan.taˈsi.a/

fantasy, imagination

Also: daydream
NounfA2
A majestic white unicorn with a rainbow mane stands among vibrant, glowing blue mushrooms in a colorful, enchanted forest.

📝 In Action

Me encanta leer novelas de fantasía épica.

A2

I love reading epic fantasy novels.

La fantasía no tiene límites en la mente de un niño.

B1

Imagination has no limits in a child's mind.

Era solo una fantasía, nunca pasó en realidad.

B1

It was just a daydream (or fantasy), it never actually happened.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • imaginación (imagination)
  • ilusión (illusion/dream)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ciencia ficción y fantasía – science fiction and fantasy
  • mundo de fantasía – fantasy world

costume jewelry, fancy dress

Also: trinket
NounfB1
A huge, ornate, brightly colored imitation diamond ring with a yellow gold-colored band rests on a rich red velvet cushion.

📝 In Action

Solo llevaba unos aros de fantasía, no eran de oro.

B1

She was only wearing some costume earrings; they weren't gold.

Necesito una fantasía para la fiesta de Halloween.

B2

I need a costume (fancy dress) for the Halloween party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bisutería (costume jewelry)
  • disfraz (costume)

Common Collocations

  • joyería de fantasía – costume jewelry

whim, caprice

Also: fancy
NounfC1
A smiling child spontaneously places a shiny metal cooking pot upside down on their head like a hat, illustrating a sudden impulse.

📝 In Action

Compró el coche por pura fantasía, sin pensarlo.

C1

He bought the car purely on a whim, without thinking about it.

Sus decisiones son a menudo guiadas por la fantasía.

C2

His decisions are often guided by caprice.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • capricho (whim/caprice)
  • antojo (craving/whim)

Antonyms

  • razón (reason)

Common Collocations

  • por fantasía – on a whim

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fantasía" in Spanish:

caprice→costume jewelry→daydream→fantasy→trinket→whim→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fantasía

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'fantasía' to mean a sudden, impulsive desire?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
fantástico(fantastic/great) — Adjective
fantasear(to fantasize/daydream) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
díatía
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Late Latin *phantasia*, which itself originated in Greek (*phantasía*) meaning 'appearance' or 'imagination.' It shares roots with English words like 'phantom' and 'fantastic,' emphasizing its connection to things seen or imagined.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: fantasyFrench: fantaisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'fantasía' the same as 'imaginación'?

They are very similar! 'Imaginación' usually refers to the *ability* to form new ideas. 'Fantasía' can refer to that ability, but it more often refers to the *product* of that ability—the actual story, dream, or fictional world created.

How do I say 'science fiction' in Spanish?

The term is 'ciencia ficción.' Fantasy and science fiction are often grouped together: 'ciencia ficción y fantasía'.