visión
/vee-SYOHN/
sight
Visión as the sense of sight.
📝 In Action
Necesita un examen para comprobar su visión.
A2She needs an exam to check her sight.
Mi visión nocturna no es muy buena.
B1My night vision is not very good.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Note
This word is feminine, like most words ending in -ión. Always use 'la' before it: 'la visión'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'visión' and 'vista'
Mistake: "La visión de la montaña es hermosa. (Incorrect when meaning a physical view)"
Correction: La vista de la montaña es hermosa. ('Vista' is usually better for a physical scene or view, while 'visión' is the sense itself.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Medical Context
When talking about medical issues or eye health, 'visión' is the standard and correct term for the sense of sight.
Visión as a way of seeing something, or perspective.
📝 In Action
Tenemos una visión muy diferente del futuro.
B1We have a very different perspective on the future.
El documental ofrece una visión crítica de la sociedad.
B2The documentary offers a critical view of society.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Prepositions
You often use the preposition 'sobre' (about/on) or 'de' (of) after 'visión' when discussing the topic of the perspective: 'mi visión sobre el problema'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Thoughtful Tone
Using 'visión' often sounds more thoughtful or analytical than simply saying 'mi opinión' (my opinion) when discussing complex topics.
Visión as a future goal or strategic plan.
visión(noun)
vision
?future goal or strategic plan
dream
?hallucination, religious experience
,concept
?guiding idea
📝 In Action
El fundador estableció una visión ambiciosa para la compañía.
B2The founder established an ambitious vision for the company.
El santo tuvo una visión que cambió su vida.
C1The saint had a vision that changed his life (a spiritual experience).
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Big Idea'
When 'visión' is used in business or politics, it refers to the big, inspiring, long-term picture or guiding philosophy.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: visión
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'visión' to describe a personal viewpoint or opinion?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when to use 'visión' versus 'vista'?
'Visión' (the sense, the strategic goal, the perspective) focuses on the *concept* or *ability*. 'Vista' (the view, the scenery) focuses on the *physical thing* you are looking at. Use 'vista' when describing a beautiful scene, and 'visión' when discussing the ability to see or a strategic plan.