Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
perspectiva
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾspekˈtiβa/
Meaning
- feminine nounpoint of view
Example
Desde mi perspectiva, eso es importante.
From my point of view, that is important.
More examples
Una perspectiva personal puede explicar por qué piensas así.
A personal perspective can explain why you think that way.
Core concept
A standpoint influenced by personal interests and past experience.
Common phrases
una perspectiva personal
a personal perspective
ofrecer otra perspectiva
offer another perspective
ganar perspectiva
gain perspective
Similar words
punto de vista: Standpoint adopted when evaluating or judging a matter.
opinión: Personal belief or judgment about a particular issue.
visión: Overall view that captures the whole or long-term picture.
enfoque: Way of looking that focuses attention on a specific aspect.
Definition in Spanish
Forma de ver o entender un asunto influida por la posición, la experiencia o los intereses de quien habla.
Word origin
From Latin perspectiva 'looking through', from per- 'through' + specere 'to look', which yields the sense of a particular way of seeing or understanding things.
Usage tips
- Perspectiva is feminine (la perspectiva or una perspectiva) and takes feminine adjectives (una perspectiva amplia), and in casual speech punto de vista is often used for 'my point of view'.
Other meanings
- standpointnoun
- outlooknoun
Opposites
- objetividadobjectivitynoun
- neutralidadneutralitynoun