fantasia

[fɐ̃ˈtaziɐ (PT) / fɐ̃taˈziɐ (BR)]

nounfemininepl: fantasias

fantasy

1. A product of the imagination; an imagined or invented scenario

The novel is a fantastical fantasy set in a magical realm.

O romance é uma fantasia fantástica ambientada em um reino mágico.

2. A costume or disguise, often worn for theatrical or carnival purposes

She wore a beautiful fantasy costume to the carnival.

Ela usava um belo traje de fantasia no carnaval.

3. A musical composition with a free or improvisational structure

The composer wrote a fantasia for solo piano.

O compositor escreveu uma fantasia para piano solo.

4. An illusion or misconception; something believed to be real but is not

His belief that he would win the lottery was pure fantasy.

Sua crença de que ganharia na loteria era pura fantasia.

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General Brazilian

fantasia

Commonly used for costumes during Carnival celebrations

Rio de Janeiro

fantasia

Especially associated with Carnival costumes and parade wear

São Paulo

fantasia

Standard usage across all contexts

Portugal

fantasia

Preferred term for imagination and costume; may use 'traje de mascarada' for masked costumes

fantasia de ouro - get-rich-quick scheme; unrealistic dream

viver de fantasia - to live in a fantasy world

isso é pura fantasia - that's pure fantasy/imagination

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