perspectiva

/per-spek-TEE-vah/

perspective

Two cartoon children standing on opposite sides of a large, colorful, L-shaped object. One child sees only a tall rectangle, while the other sees a short, wide rectangle, illustrating differing viewpoints.

This image shows how two people can look at the same object and have different 'perspectivas' (viewpoints or opinions).

perspectiva(noun)

fB1

perspective

viewpoint or opinion

outlook

general attitude or future view

Also:

angle

way of looking at an issue

standpoint

position from which something is considered

📝 In Action

Necesitas cambiar tu perspectiva sobre el problema para encontrar una solución.

You need to change your perspective on the problem to find a solution.

Desde mi perspectiva, la nueva política es injusta.

From my viewpoint, the new policy is unfair.

Tiene una perspectiva muy optimista sobre el futuro de la empresa.

She has a very optimistic outlook on the future of the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

punto de vista (point of view)
opinión (opinion)
enfoque (approach)

Common Collocations

cambiar la perspectiva – to change one's perspective
tener una perspectiva – to have a perspective
ampliar la perspectiva – to broaden the outlook

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Even though it ends in '-a', 'perspectiva' is a feminine noun, so you must always use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la perspectiva'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Prepositions

Mistake: "Por mi perspectiva, es mejor así."

Correction: Desde mi perspectiva, es mejor así. (Use 'desde' [from] when expressing where your viewpoint originates.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Casual

If you are speaking casually, you can often substitute 'punto de vista' for 'perspectiva', but 'perspectiva' sounds more thoughtful and formal.

A simple illustration of a long, straight railroad track running through a sunny field. The tracks and telegraph poles clearly converge toward a single vanishing point on the distant horizon, creating visual depth.

The converging lines that create visual depth, as seen in this railroad track, demonstrate 'perspectiva' (visual depth in art or architecture).

perspectiva(noun)

fB2

perspective

visual depth in art or architecture

Also:

view

a specific sight or prospect

sight

what is visible from a point

📝 In Action

El dibujo carece de perspectiva; parece plano.

The drawing lacks perspective; it looks flat.

La perspectiva de la calle desde la colina es impresionante.

The view of the street from the hill is stunning.

Word Connections

Synonyms

profundidad (depth)
vista (view)

Common Collocations

perspectiva lineal – linear perspective
punto de fuga – vanishing point

💡 Grammar Points

Technical Use

When talking about drawing or painting, this word refers to the technique used to make flat objects look three-dimensional (the way parallel lines appear to meet).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: perspectiva

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'perspectiva' to mean a visual technique, rather than an opinion?

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Word Family

perspectivo(perspective (adj.)) - adjective

perspectivista(expert in perspective) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'from my perspective' in Spanish?

You should use the preposition 'desde' (from): 'Desde mi perspectiva...' or 'Desde una perspectiva diferente...' (From a different perspective...).

Is 'perspectiva' masculine or feminine?

'Perspectiva' is always feminine. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it.