optimistic

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BrE /ɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ AmE /ɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/

adjective en → es

1 POSITIVE OUTLOOK [T + adj] B1

having or showing hope and confidence about the future; expecting good things to happen

optimista, esperanzado, confiado

  • be optimistic (about something)
  • be optimistic that

Collocations be optimistic about the future · be optimistic that things will improve

  • She is always optimistic about her chances of success.

    Ella siempre es optimista sobre sus posibilidades de éxito.

2 OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDE [T + noun] B2

a general attitude or feeling that things will be good and successful in the future

optimismo, esperanza positiva

  • have an optimistic attitude towards something

Collocations an optimistic outlook on life · a positive and optimistic attitude

  • He has a very optimistic view of the future.

    Él tiene una visión muy optimista del futuro.