american dream

language: es

definitions

  1. The national ethos of the United States, representing the ideal that every citizen, regardless of background, has the freedom and equal opportunity to achieve success, prosperity, and upward social mobility through hard work, determination, and initiative.
    es: Sueño americano
  2. A cultural and literary concept referring to the pursuit of material wealth, consumerism, and social status, often critiqued as an elusive or illusory goal that masks systemic inequalities and remains out of reach for many.
    es: Sueño americano materialista

examples

  1. Many immigrants moved to the United States hoping to achieve the American Dream through hard work and perseverance.

    Muchos inmigrantes se mudaron a Estados Unidos con la esperanza de alcanzar el sueño americano mediante el trabajo duro y la perseverancia.

  2. Critics argue that the modern American Dream has become an unattainable illusion focused solely on material wealth.

    Los críticos argumentan que el sueño americano moderno se ha convertido en una ilusión inalcanzable centrada únicamente en la riqueza material.