Spanish Phrase
Mi sueño es escribir un libro.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a deep personal aspiration or a long-term life goal. It uses the word 'sueño' (dream) to signify a significant ambition rather than a literal dream experienced while sleeping.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing your future plans, personal ambitions, or bucket list items with friends, colleagues, or in an interview setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Misueñoesescribirunlibro
Possessive Adjectives
'Mi' is a possessive adjective that must agree in number with the noun it modifies (sueño).
The Infinitive as a Noun
In Spanish, the infinitive form of a verb (escribir) is used where English often uses a gerund or a noun phrase to indicate an activity.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué te gustaría hacer en el futuro?
What would you like to do in the future?
Mi sueño es escribir un libro.
My dream is to write a book.
✕Common Mistakes
Mi sueño es escribo un libro.
After the verb 'ser' (es), use the infinitive 'escribir' to describe the action that constitutes the dream.
Yo sueño es escribir un libro.
Use the possessive 'Mi sueño' (My dream) instead of the verb phrase 'Yo sueño' (I dream) when defining what the dream is.
↔Alternatives
Deseo escribir un libro.
I desire to write a book.
Me gustaría escribir un libro.
I would like to write a book.
Tengo el sueño de escribir un libro.
I have the dream of writing a book.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, sharing personal goals is a common way to build 'confianza' (trust). Listeners will often respond with '¡Qué bien!' or '¡Ojalá se cumpla!' to show support for your ambition.