sonhador, onírico, vago
1. Having a quality of dreamlike beauty or charm; ethereal or romantic
She has a dreamy expression on her face.
Ela tem uma expressão onírica no rosto.
2. Lost in thought or daydreaming; absent-minded or distracted
He gave a dreamy response, clearly not paying attention.
Ele deu uma resposta vaga, claramente não prestando atenção.
3. Resembling or characteristic of a dream; surreal or fantastical
The landscape had a dreamy quality that seemed unreal.
A paisagem tinha uma qualidade onírica que parecia irreal.
4. Attractive, appealing, or desirable in an ideal way
He is a dreamy guy that many people find attractive.
Ele é um cara sonhador que muitos acham atraente.
In American culture, 'dreamy' is commonly used to describe attractive people, particularly in teen and pop culture contexts. In Brazil, 'sonhador' emphasizes the romantic or imaginative quality, while 'vago' refers more to being distracted or absent-minded. The word carries nostalgic or wistful connotations in both cultures, often used to describe things that seem too perfect or idealistic.
NYC Slang
dreamy = attractive/hot (especially when describing a person), used colloquially to mean someone is very appealing
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