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daydreams
[/ˈdeɪdriːmz/]
noun/verb
pl: daydreams
devaneios
1.
A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present; a fantasy or reverie while awake
She lost herself in daydreams about her future travels.
Ela se perdeu nos devaneios sobre suas futuras viagens.
2.
(verb) To indulge in daydreaming; to think about pleasant things while not paying attention to what is happening around you
He daydreams during class instead of taking notes.
Ele devaneia durante a aula em vez de tomar notas.
NYC Slang
zone out; head trip
Synonyms
fantasies
reveries
musings
dreams
imaginings
castles in the air
Antonyms
reality
attention
focus
concentration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
devaneios
Most common usage
São Paulo
devaneios
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
devaneios; sonhos acordados
Alternative phrase sometimes used
Portugal
devaneios; devaneação
Slightly more formal, may use 'devaneação' as noun form
Related Idioms & Phrases
lost in daydreams
with your head in the clouds
castles in the air
pipe dreams
wool-gathering
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