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essere sognatore
/ˈɛs.se.re sɔɲ.ɲaˈto.re/
to be a dreamer
Lui è un sognatore, ma i suoi sogni spesso diventano realtà.
He is a dreamer, but his dreams often come true.
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To have a tendency to imagine idealized or unrealistic possibilities; to be prone to daydreaming or envisioning hopeful futures.
Essere sognatore non significa essere irrealistico, ma avere la capacità di vedere oltre.
Being a dreamer doesn’t mean being unrealistic, but having the ability to see beyond.
Molti artisti sono sognatori, perché vivono nel mondo delle loro idee.
Many artists are dreamers because they live in the world of their ideas.
The phrase emphasizes a positive trait—creativity and vision—rather than a negative one like naivety.
Collocations
sognatore incallitohardcore dreameressere un gran sognatoreto be a big dreamer
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Cultural Context
In Italian culture, being a 'sognatore' is often celebrated as a sign of creativity and passion, especially in artistic fields. It contrasts with the pragmatic 'realista' stereotype.
Gold Rule
Usage with Articles
Use 'un sognatore' (a dreamer) for singular indefinite, 'il sognatore' (the dreamer) for definite. Example: 'È un sognatore' (He’s a dreamer).
Word Origin
From Italian 'essere' (to be) + 'sognatore' (dreamer). 'Sognatore' derives from 'sognare' (to dream), which comes from Latin 'somniare' (to dream), related to 'somnus' (sleep).
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe someone with a hopeful, imaginative, or creative mindset. Often carries a positive connotation in artistic or personal contexts.
Word Breakdown
essere
to be
verbsognatore
dreamer
nounDizionario Italiano-Inglese