ideal

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BrE /aɪˈdiːəl/ AmE /aɪˈdiːəl/

adjective en → es

1 PERFECT [attributive, predicative] B1

perfect or exactly right for a particular purpose

ideal, perfecto, óptimo

  • an ideal place/person/solution

Collocations ideal for something · ideal as a solution

  • This hotel is the ideal location for exploring the city.

    Este hotel es el lugar ideal para explorar la ciudad.

2 IDEALIST [attributive] B2

showing or relating to a belief in perfect ideas that are not possible in real life

idealista, utópico

  • an idealist view/attitude

Collocations idealistic views · idealistic attitude

  • He has very idealistic ideas about how the world should work.

    Tiene ideas muy idealistas sobre cómo debería funcionar el mundo.

3 MODEL [countable] C1

a model or example of something that is perfect and can be copied by others

modelo, ejemplo

  • an ideal

Collocations set an ideal · follow an ideal

  • She set a wonderful ideal for others to follow.

    Ella estableció un maravilloso ejemplo para que otros siguieran.