Spanish word

vistoso

Pronunciation

IPA/bisˈtoso/

Meaning

  • adjectiveshowy

Example

Llevas un vestido vistoso.

You are wearing a showy dress.

Illustration for vistoso (showy)

More examples

Prefiere un maquillaje vistoso para las fiestas.

She prefers flashy makeup for parties.

Core concept

Vivid color combination or shiny decoration that immediately attracts attention.

Common phrases

  • maquillaje vistoso

    flashy makeup

  • abrigo vistoso

    flashy coat

Similar words

llamativo: Grabs the eye with strong visual features or high-contrast elements.
atrevido: Uses bold colors or design choices that create a daring, non-subtle look.
vivo: Shows bright, saturated color that looks lively and energetic.
ostentoso: Displays luxurious, showy decoration aimed to impress through extravagance.

Definition in Spanish

Que destaca visualmente por colores, adornos o brillo.

Word origin

Derived from vista 'view' plus the suffix -oso meaning 'characterized by', so it denotes something characterized by being visually striking.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers may check taste with a question like '¿Te parece vistoso?' because whether something is vistoso depends on personal judgment.

Other meanings

  • conspicuousadjective
  • vividadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • vistosamenteflashilyadverb
  • vistosidadflashinessnoun

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