ilusão

[i.lu.zˈɐ̃w̃]

nounfemininepl: ilusões

illusion

1. A false or misleading perception or belief; something that deceives the senses or mind

The magician created an optical illusion on stage.

O mágico criou uma ilusão de óptica no palco.

2. A false hope or unrealistic expectation

He had the illusion that wealth would bring him happiness.

Ele tinha a ilusão de que a riqueza lhe traria felicidade.

3. A deceptive appearance or false impression

The mirrors created the illusion of a larger room.

Os espelhos criaram a ilusão de um quarto maior.

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General Brazilian

ilusão

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

ilusão

Standard usage in Portugal, same as Brazil

alimentar ilusões - to harbor illusions

perder as ilusões - to lose one's illusions

viver de ilusões - to live in a dream world

desfeita uma ilusão - a shattered illusion

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