delirar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Verb

Phonetic Transcription

• /de.liˈɾaɾ/

Translation Options into English

• To rave
• To delirium
• To be delirious
• To be out of one’s mind

Meaning and Usage

"Delirar" is a verb in Spanish that refers to the act of raving, hallucinating, or experiencing delirium. It can describe a state where a person expresses exaggerated emotions or ideas, often as a consequence of a fever or psychological condition. The term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, although it might be more frequently found in literary texts and discussions related to medicine or psychology.

It tends to have a more formal or literary connotation, and its frequency of use can vary based on specific contexts, such as conversations about health, literature, and art.

Example Sentences

1. Él comenzó a delirar después de tener fiebre por varios días.

2. He began to rave after having a fever for several days.

3. Durante la película, el personaje principal delira por la presión del estrés.

4. During the movie, the main character raves under the pressure of stress.

5. La abuela estaba deliriendo y hablando de cosas del pasado.

6. The grandmother was delirious and talking about things from the past.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "delirar" is often used in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, conveying exaggerated or rowdy states of mind.

1. Delirar en colores
2. Signifying someone who is fantasizing or dreaming very vividly.

3. "Ella suele delirar en colores cuando habla de su futuro."

   • "She tends to rave vividly when she talks about her future."

4. Delirar de amor

5. Referring to being ecstatic or obsessed in love.

6. "Estaba delirando de amor por ella, y no podía pensar en otra cosa."

   • "He was delirious with love for her, and couldn't think of anything else."

7. Delirar en la fiesta

8. Meaning to lose control or have a blast at a party.

9. "La gente estaba delirando en la fiesta y bailando sin parar."

   • "People were raving at the party and dancing non-stop."

10. Delirar de alegría

11. Referring to someone being overwhelmed with joy.
12. "Cuando ganó el partido, delirió de alegría."
    • "When he won the match, he raved with joy."

Etymology

The verb "delirar" comes from the Latin word "delirare," which means "to go off the line." The prefix "de-" implies a separation or moving away, and "lira" originally referred to the act of wandering. Over time, the term evolved in Spanish to refer to the specific behavior associated with delirium or raving.

Synonyms

• Rave (in the sense of to rave)
• Alucinar (to hallucinate)
• Sentir delirio (to feel delirium)

Antonyms

• Estar en calma (to be calm)
• Serenarse (to calm down)
• Razonar (to reason)