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optimista

ohp-tee-MEES-tah/optiˈmista/

“optimista” means “optimistic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

optimistic

Also: upbeat, rosy
Adjectivem or fA1
A bright yellow sunflower lifting its head toward a warm, glowing sun in a clear blue sky.

📝 In Action

Ella es una persona muy optimista.

A1

She is a very optimistic person.

Tenemos un plan optimista para el futuro.

A2

We have an optimistic plan for the future.

A pesar de la lluvia, él sigue optimista.

B1

Despite the rain, he remains upbeat.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • positivo (positive)
  • esperanzado (hopeful)

Antonyms

  • pesimista (pessimistic)
  • negativo (negative)

Common Collocations

  • ser optimista – to be optimistic
  • visión optimista – optimistic view

Idioms & Expressions

  • ver la vida de color de rosa – To see the world through rose-colored glasses; to be excessively optimistic.

optimist

Nounm or fA2
A person with a wide smile standing in the rain while holding a colorful umbrella and looking at a rainbow.

📝 In Action

Soy un optimista por naturaleza.

A2

I am an optimist by nature.

Los optimistas suelen vivir más tiempo.

B1

Optimists usually live longer.

Word Connections

Antonyms

  • pesimista (pessimist)

Common Collocations

  • un gran optimista – a great optimist

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "optimista" in Spanish:

optimist→optimistic→rosy→upbeat→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: optimista

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'The optimistic boy' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
optimismo(optimism) — Noun
optimizar(to optimize) — Verb
óptimo(optimal) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'optimus', which means 'the best'. It shares a root with the word 'optimal'.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: optimisteItalian: ottimista

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'optimista' ever change to 'optimisto'?

No. In Spanish, words ending in '-ista' are gender-neutral. They keep the 'a' whether you're describing a man, a woman, or a group.

Is 'optimista' used with 'ser' or 'estar'?

Usually 'ser' (ser optimista) because it's considered a personality trait. However, if you're talking about being hopeful about a specific, temporary situation, you might occasionally hear 'estar'.