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daydreaming
[/ˈdeɪˌdriːmɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund)
devaneio
1.
The state of being lost in thought or fantasy while awake; pleasant imaginative thinking that distracts from the present moment
She was caught daydreaming during the meeting instead of paying attention.
Ela foi pega se devaneando durante a reunião em vez de prestar atenção.
2.
The act of indulging in pleasant thoughts about something desired but unlikely to happen
He spent the afternoon daydreaming about winning the lottery.
Ele passou a tarde se perdendo em devaneios sobre ganhar na loteria.
NYC Slang
zoning out
Synonyms
woolgathering
fantasizing
musing
reverie
castle-building
Antonyms
focus
concentration
attentiveness
mindfulness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
devaneio
Most common term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
devaneio/sonho acordado
Sometimes paired with 'sonho acordado' for emphasis
São Paulo
devaneio
Standard usage
Portugal
devaneio/sonho acordado
Both terms used; 'sonho acordado' is equally common
Related Idioms & Phrases
have one's head in the clouds
estar com a cabeça nas nuvens
lost in thought
perdido em pensamentos
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