No. 11,544 in Spanish
fantasma
Ghost or phantom.
In a sentence
Vi un fantasma en mis sueños.
I saw a ghost in my dreams.
The word 'fantasma' refers to a spectral being or apparition, a paranormal entity.
El concepto de un “fantasma” en la maquinaria es común en la literatura.
The concept of a 'ghost' in the machine is common in literature.
Here, 'fantasma' is used metaphorically to represent an abstract or hypothetical entity.
El miedo al fracaso era como un fantasma que lo persiguió toda su vida.
The fear of failure was like a ghost that pursued him throughout his life.
In this sentence, 'fantasma' is utilized figuratively to describe a persistent, abstract fear.
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