optimista
/obtiˈmista/
The Spanish word for optimistic is optimista.
The word is used to describe someone who is expecting a good outcome.
Meaning: expecting a good outcome (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form optimista is used for both masculine and feminine subjects. To make the word plural, add an 's' to form optimistas, which is also used for both masculine and feminine plural subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
/obtiˈmista/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone demasiado optimista can be a subtle way of suggesting they are being naive or unrealistic about a situation.
- The suffix -ista in optimista is also used in Spanish to denote professions and ideologies, such as artista or comunista.
- The word optimista entered the Spanish language as a loanword from the French optimiste.
Examples in context
- Tom no es optimista.Tom isn't optimistic.This sentence is useful for saying that Tom is not an optimistic person.Tatoeba #3392204 by marcelostockle, translation #3227086 by CK
- Todos parecen ser optimistas.Everyone seems optimistic.This sentence is useful for describing how everyone appears to be optimistic.Tatoeba #4075228 by marcelostockle, translation #3227094 by CK
- Nadie se siente optimista hoy.Nobody feels optimistic today.This sentence is useful for saying that nobody feels optimistic today.Tatoeba #1193320 by marcelostockle, translation #1193323 by CK
- Estoy optimista sobre el futuro de la empresa.I am optimistic about the company's future.
- A pesar de los desafíos, veo el lado positivo de la situación.Despite the challenges, I see the positive side of the situation.
- Tenemos esperanzas de que todo salga bien.We have hopes that everything will turn out fine.
- Aunque las cosas se pongan difíciles, siempre trato de ver el vaso medio lleno.Even when things get tough, I always try to see the glass half full.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a difficult project at work.
- JavierNo soy muy optimista con este proyecto.I am not very optimistic about this project.
- ElenaYo soy más optimista que tú, Javier.I am more optimistic than you, Javier.
- Javier¿Realmente crees que funcionará?Do you really think it will work?
- ElenaSí, siempre hay que ser optimista.Yes, one must always be optimistic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “optimistic” translations and entries optimista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries optimista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
