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visible

bee-SEE-blay/biˈsiβle/

“visible” means “visible” in Spanish (able to be seen by the eyes).

visible, in sight

Also: apparent, obvious
Adjectivem or fA1
A bright red apple sitting on a clean white surface under clear light.

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La montaña es visible desde mi ventana.

A1

The mountain is visible from my window.

Las estrellas son más visibles en el campo que en la ciudad.

A2

The stars are more visible in the countryside than in the city.

Hubo un progreso visible en sus notas este semestre.

B1

There was noticeable progress in his grades this semester.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • perceptible (perceptible/noticeable)
  • evidente (evident/obvious)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacerse visible – to become visible
  • luz visible – visible light
  • a simple vista – with the naked eye

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser la cabeza visible – to be the public face or leader of a group

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "visible" in Spanish:

apparent→in sight→obvious→visible→

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Quick Quiz: visible

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How do you say 'The visible stars' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'visibilis', which comes from 'videre' (to see).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: visibleFrench: visibleItalian: visibile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'visible' change if I'm talking about a feminine noun?

No! Adjectives that end in 'e' in Spanish are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.

Is it used exactly like the English word?

Almost exactly! You can use it for things you can see with your eyes or for things that are mentally obvious.

How do I say 'it becomes visible'?

The most natural way is to use the phrase 'se hace visible'.