sueño
Definition
A natural recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness, inhibited sensory activity, and reduced muscle activity (sleep).
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep (a dream).
A cherished ambition, goal, or something one desires with great intensity (a dream or aspiration).
Examples
Después de tres tazas de café, mi sueño ha decidido irse a vivir a otro barrio.
After three cups of coffee, my sleep has decided to go live in another neighborhood.
Para algunos, ser millonario es un sueño; para otros, simplemente es el inicio de llenar formularios de impuestos más largos.
For some, being a millionaire is a dream; for others, it's simply the beginning of filling out longer tax forms.
Tuve un sueño tan extraño que, al despertar, no sabía si era un genio o si simplemente necesitaba merendar.
I had a dream so strange that, upon waking up, I didn't know if I was a genius or if I just needed a snack.