Idealiza

Idealiza is a verb form found in both Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the verb idealizar, meaning to regard something as ideal or to form a notion of an ideal. In both languages the stem comes from idea plus the Spanish/Portuguese verbal suffix -izar, which is cognate with the English -ize.

In Spanish, idealiza is the third-person singular present indicative form (él/ella/Usted idealiza). It can also appear as the affirmative tú command (imperative) in certain contexts, where the form is identical in spelling to the indicative: "Idealiza tus metas." Examples include: "Él idealiza una vida perfecta." and "Ella idealiza objetivos altos." The nuance often involves viewing people, plans, or situations through an idealized lens, sometimes with a positive connotation and other times implying unrealistic expectations.

In Portuguese, idealiza is also the third-person singular present indicative form (ele/ela/você idealiza). The imperative mood for the verb is “Idealize” when addressing você (formal or informal in many dialects). Examples: "Ela idealiza um futuro melhor." and "Você idealiza padrões inalcançáveis." The term commonly conveys forming or treating something as ideal, with similar potential to suggest impractical or excessive emphasis on ideals.

Etymology and meaning: both languages derive idealizar from ideal, which itself traces to ideas and ideals. The verb is used across contexts such as personal aspirations, design and planning, and discussions of perception versus reality. Related nouns include idealización (Spanish) and idealização (Portuguese), used to name the act or process of idealizing.

See also: idealización, idealização.