fantasticare

to fantasize, to daydream

f a n . t a s . t i ˈk a . r e
fantastic fantasize + are Infinitive
verb Rare #44,716
to fantasize, to daydream Often used dismissively in these examples, meaning to stop imagining unrealistic things and face reality.
IT: Smetti di fantasticare e ascolta.
EN: Stop daydreaming and listen.

Ma a cosa serviva fantasticare?

But what was the point of fantasizing?

— Ricchi... da morire - Delitti in famiglia (2026)

Smetti di fantasticare e affronta la realtà.

Stop daydreaming and face reality.

— La storia infinita (1984)

Smettila di fantasticare sul lavoro!

Stop daydreaming at work!

— I guardiani del giorno (2006)

Dammi il denaro e smettila di fantasticare.

Give me the money and stop fantasizing.

— Lo specchio (1975)