optimism

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BrE /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ AmE /ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/

noun en → es

1 POSITIVE OUTLOOK [uncountable] B1

a feeling of hope and confidence about the future, despite difficulties or problems

optimismo, esperanza positiva

  • have/feel optimism (about something)

Collocations have a lot of optimism about the future · show optimism in difficult times

  • She has great optimism about her new job.

    Ella tiene mucha esperanza positiva sobre su nuevo trabajo.

2 OPTIMISTIC PERSON [countable] B1

someone who is optimistic; an optimist

persona optimista, optimista

  • be a/an + noun

Collocations a well-known optimist in the company · an optimistic view of life

  • He is an optimist who always sees the bright side.

    Él es un optimista que siempre ve el lado brillante de las cosas.