fantasma

fantasma

Ghost or phantom.

The word 'fantasma' refers to a spectral being or apparition, a paranormal entity.

Vi un fantasma en mis sueños.

I saw a ghost in my dreams.

Here, 'fantasma' is used metaphorically to represent an abstract or hypothetical 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.

In this sentence, 'fantasma' is utilized figuratively to describe a persistent, abstract fear.

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.