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optimismo

op-tee-MEES-moh/op.ti.ˈmis.mo/

“optimismo” means “optimism” in Spanish (having a positive mindset or expecting good results).

optimism

Also: hopefulness
NounmB1
A cheerful person looking up at a bright sun peeking through white clouds, smiling with hope.

📝 In Action

Su optimismo es contagioso.

A2

Their optimism is contagious.

A pesar de las dificultades, ella nunca perdió el optimismo.

B1

Despite the difficulties, she never lost her optimism.

Debemos afrontar el futuro con realismo y optimismo.

B2

We must face the future with realism and optimism.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • pesimismo (pessimism)

Common Collocations

  • mantener el optimismo – to stay optimistic / maintain optimism
  • un gran optimismo – a great deal of optimism
  • falso optimismo – false optimism

Idioms & Expressions

  • ver la botella medio llena – to be an optimist

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "optimismo" in Spanish:

hopefulness→optimism→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: optimismo

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'I am an optimist' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
optimista(optimist / optimistic) — Adjective / Noun
optimizar(to optimize) — Verb
óptimo(optimal / excellent) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
pesimismomecanismo
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'optimus', which means 'the best'. It shares the same root as words like 'optimal'.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: optimismFrench: optimismePortuguese: optimismo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'optimismo' the same as 'positivismo'?

They are very similar! 'Optimismo' is generally about expecting good things to happen, while 'positivismo' is more about having a positive attitude in general.

Can I use 'optimismo' to describe a person?

No, you use 'optimista' for the person (e.g., 'Él es optimista'). You use 'optimismo' for the quality (e.g., 'Él tiene mucho optimismo').

Does 'optimismo' change if I'm talking about a woman?

No, the noun 'el optimismo' is always masculine. If you are using the adjective 'optimista' (optimistic), that word also stays the same for both men and women!