soñado
/soh-NAH-doh/
dream
When something is ideal or perfect, like this dream house, we use the adjective soñado.
soñado(Adjective)
dream
?used to describe an ideal or perfect thing
,ideal
?best possible outcome or quality
long-desired
?something wished for over a long period
📝 In Action
Ella consiguió el puesto soñado después de años de esfuerzo.
B1She got the dream job after years of effort.
Este coche deportivo es mi regalo soñado de cumpleaños.
B2This sports car is my ideal birthday present.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'soñado' is an adjective, you must change its ending to match the gender and number of the noun it describes: 'la vida soñada' (feminine singular) or 'los premios soñados' (masculine plural).
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Weight
Use 'soñado' when you want to emphasize that something is not just good, but truly perfect and highly anticipated—something you've been imagining for a long time.
As the past participle of the verb 'to dream,' soñado means 'dreamed' and is used in compound tenses.
soñado(Past Participle)
dreamed
?as part of a compound tense
imagined
?mentally pictured (used with 'haber')
📝 In Action
¿Qué has soñado últimamente?
A2What have you dreamed lately?
Nunca habíamos soñado con una tormenta tan fuerte.
B1We had never dreamed of such a strong storm.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Have' Helper
'Soñado' is the 'action-completed' form of the verb 'soñar.' When forming perfect tenses, you must pair it with a form of the helping verb 'haber' (to have), for example: 'Hemos soñado' (We have dreamed).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong helper verb
Mistake: "Using 'ser' or 'estar' instead of 'haber' for compound tenses (e.g., 'Somos soñado')."
Correction: The correct helper verb is always 'haber' (e.g., 'Hemos soñado'). 'Ser' and 'estar' are only used if 'soñado' is functioning purely as an adjective.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: soñado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'soñada' correctly as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'soñado' and 'sueño'?
'Sueño' is the noun, meaning 'a dream' (what you see when you sleep) or 'sleep' itself. 'Soñado' is the form of the verb 'to dream' used to describe something that has been dreamed or something that is ideal (like a 'dream house').
How do I make 'soñado' feminine or plural?
Like most Spanish adjectives, you change the ending: 'soñada' (feminine singular), 'soñados' (masculine plural), and 'soñadas' (feminine plural). It must always match the noun it describes.