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illusione

illusion

noun eel-loo-ZYOH-neh Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Latin illusio, 'mockery, deception'.

Also means

delusion

Usage Note

Illusione is feminine and takes the plural illusioni. The related verb illudersi is reflexive ('to fool oneself') and uses essere as auxiliary: mi sono illuso. The common phrase farsi illusioni ('to delude oneself') is a false friend for English speakers who expect 'illusion' to be purely visual.

Examples

"Non farti illusioni sulla situazione."

Natural Translation

Don't delude yourself about the situation.

Literal Translation

Not make-yourself illusions about-the situation.

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