A2 — Elementaryverb
sognare a occhi aperti
to daydream
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fantasticarestare con la testa tra le nuvoledivagare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
concentrarsistare attentoessere presente
Usage note
Fixed expression. Literally: to dream with open eyes. Equivalent to 'stare con la testa fra le nuvole'.
Example
"Durante la lezione sognavo a occhi aperti."
"I was daydreaming during the lesson."
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