idealizar
1. to regard or represent as perfect or ideal; to form an ideal of something
She tends to idealize her childhood memories, forgetting the difficulties she faced.
Ela tende a idealizar suas memórias de infância, esquecendo das dificuldades que enfrentou.
2. to consider or represent something in an ideal form, often unrealistically
Don't idealize that relationship; it had many problems.
Não idealize esse relacionamento; ele tinha muitos problemas.
3. in philosophy or science, to form an ideal concept or model of something abstract
Physics often idealizes complex systems to make them easier to study.
A física frequentemente idealiza sistemas complexos para torná-los mais fáceis de estudar.
The verb 'idealize' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing unrealistic expectations in relationships, memories, or aspirations. In Brazilian culture, there's a tendency to use this term when discussing how people often romanticize their past or idealize future plans without considering practical challenges. The concept is deeply connected to philosophical and psychological discussions about the gap between reality and perception.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have one's head in the clouds
to wear rose-tinted glasses
to put someone on a pedestal
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