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fantasía

/fahn-tah-SEE-ah/

fantasy

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

The word Fantasía meaning 'fantasy' as a genre or idea.

fantasía(noun)

fA2

fantasy

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as a genre or idea

,

imagination

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the ability to think creatively

Also:

daydream

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a pleasant thought

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Reminder

Even though 'fantasía' ends in '-a', remember that it is a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' before it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Genre Usage

When talking about the literary or film genre, 'fantasía' is the standard term, just like in English.

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

The word Fantasía meaning 'costume jewelry' (cheap or imitation jewelry).

fantasía(noun)

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costume jewelry

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cheap or imitation jewelry

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fancy dress

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costume for a party

Also:

trinket

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small, decorative item

📝 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

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Jewelry Terms

Mistake: "Using 'joyas' for cheap items."

Correction: Use 'joyas' only for expensive, real jewelry (gold, diamonds). Use 'fantasía' or 'bisutería' for costume jewelry.

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

The word Fantasía meaning 'whim' or 'sudden impulse'.

fantasía(noun)

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whim

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sudden impulse

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caprice

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unpredictable decision

Also:

fancy

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a passing inclination

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Preposition Use

Use the preposition 'por' (for) or 'por pura' (purely for) when explaining the reason for an action being a whim: 'Lo hizo por fantasía'.

✏️ 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

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'.