wishful thinking in Spanish
wishful thinking in Spanish is demasiado optimismo, deseo ilusorio, el cuento de la lechera — wishful thinking means the belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
wishful thinking in Spanish
demasiado optimismo
(idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
deseo ilusorio
(idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
el cuento de la lechera
(idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
espejismo
(idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
ilusiones
(idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
ilusión
(idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
What does "wishful thinking" mean?
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noun The belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
"Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking."
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wishful thinking in a sentence
- Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking.
- Their forecast of a summer recovery looks like wishful thinking to me.
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What is "wishful thinking" in Spanish?
"wishful thinking" in Spanish is demasiado optimismo, deseo ilusorio, el cuento de la lechera. wishful thinking means: The belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
How do you use "wishful thinking" in a sentence?
Example: "Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking." In Spanish, "wishful thinking" is demasiado optimismo, deseo ilusorio, el cuento de la lechera.
Are there other ways to say "wishful thinking" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "wishful thinking": demasiado optimismo, deseo ilusorio, el cuento de la lechera, espejismo, ilusiones, ilusión.
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