Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
vista
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbista/
Meaning
- feminine nounview
Example
Desde la colina se aprecia la vista de toda la ciudad.
From the hill you can enjoy the view of the whole city.
More examples
Desde la terraza se disfruta de la vista panorámica de la bahía.
From the terrace you can enjoy the panoramic view of the bay.
Core concept
Panoramic scene seen from a hill or lookout.
Common phrases
disfrutar de la vista
enjoy the view
vista al mar
sea view
vista panorámica
panoramic view
Similar words
paisaje: Visible scenery formed by natural features or buildings.
panorama: Wide, sweeping view that presents a whole scene at once.
Definition in Spanish
Indica el panorama o la escena que se ve desde un punto concreto; por extensión, también puede referirse al sentido de la vista.
Word origin
From Latin visus 'the act of seeing', via Old Romance into Spanish, producing a noun for the visible panorama and, by extension, the faculty of sight.
Usage tips
- Spanish often uses vista in fixed expressions beyond literal views, for example a primera vista ('at first sight') and hacer la vista gorda ('turn a blind eye').