Dream
Use this for the verb 'to dream'. 'Sueño' is the noun, 'soñar' is the action.
Use this for a 'dream' in the sense of a hope or aspiration, like a future plan you are excited about.
This means 'goal'. Use it when your 'dream' is a specific, achievable objective.
I had a very nice dream last night.
My dream is to travel all over theworld.
They dream of a big house.
My biggest dream (hope) is to be a doctor.
The words 'sueño' (noun) and 'soñar' (verb) are standard and universally understood across Spain and all of Latin America, from Mexico to Argentina.
While the core words are the same, slang for aspirations can vary. For an A1 learner, sticking to 'sueño', 'ilusión', or 'meta' is the safest and most universal approach.
Using 'sueño' as a verb. For example: 'Yo sueño con mi familia.' — This is a common mix-up. 'Sueño' is the noun ('a dream'), while 'soñar' is the verb ('to dream'). The correct sentence is 'Yo sueño con mi familia' (I dream of my family), which is a conjugation of the verb 'soñar'.
Forgetting the preposition 'con'. For example: 'Yo sueño mi trabajo ideal.' — When you dream *about* or *of* something, you must use the preposition 'con' after the verb 'soñar'. The correct way is: 'Yo sueño con mi trabajo ideal' (I dream of my ideal job).
Using the wrong gender. For example: 'La sueño es bonita.' — The noun 'sueño' is masculine, even though it ends in 'o' which can sometimes be confusing. Always use the masculine article 'el'. Correct: 'El sueño es bonito.'
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