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vista

BEES-tahˈbista

sight, eyesight

Also: vision
NounfA2
A detailed illustration of a human eye clearly focused on a small, brightly colored butterfly flying nearby, symbolizing the sense of sight.

📝 In Action

Mi abuela tiene muy buena vista para su edad.

A2

My grandmother has very good eyesight for her age.

El sentido de la vista es uno de los más importantes.

B1

The sense of sight is one of the most important.

Después de la operación, recuperó la vista por completo.

B2

After the operation, he completely recovered his sight.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • visión (vision)

Antonyms

  • ceguera (blindness)

Common Collocations

  • tener buena/mala vista – to have good/bad eyesight
  • perder la vista – to lose one's sight
  • a simple vista – at a glance, to the naked eye

Idioms & Expressions

view

Also: scenery, outlook
NounfA2
A beautiful, panoramic view of a calm blue ocean and distant mountains seen clearly from a large, open window or balcony.

📝 In Action

Quiero una habitación de hotel con vistas al mar.

A2

I want a hotel room with a sea view.

La vista desde la cima de la montaña es espectacular.

B1

The view from the top of the mountain is spectacular.

Este apartamento no tiene buenas vistas.

A2

This apartment doesn't have good views.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • vista al mar / a la montaña / a la ciudad – view of the sea / the mountain / the city
  • una vista impresionante – an impressive view

Idioms & Expressions

  • perder de vista a alguien/algo – To lose sight of someone/something.

point of view

Also: view
NounfB1
Two small figures standing on opposite sides of a large, simple red cube, illustrating how their position affects their perception of the object.

📝 In Action

Desde mi punto de vista, la idea es excelente.

B1

From my point of view, the idea is excellent.

A la vista de los hechos, tenemos que actuar.

B2

In view of the facts, we have to act.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • punto de vista – point of view
  • a la vista de – in view of / considering

hearing

Also: trial, customs agent
NounfB2formal
A simplified illustration of a judge sitting behind a high wooden bench in a courtroom, representing a legal hearing.

📝 In Action

La vista del juicio fue pospuesta para el próximo mes.

B2

The court hearing was postponed until next month.

El juez escuchó a los testigos durante la vista oral.

C1

The judge listened to the witnesses during the oral hearing.

Trabaja como vista de aduanas en el puerto.

C1

He works as a customs agent at the port.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • celebrar una vista – to hold a hearing
  • vista de aduanas – customs agent

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Quick Quiz: vista

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'vista' to talk about a physical ability?

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Comes from 'vista', the feminine past participle of the Latin verb 'videre', which means 'to see'. So, 'vista' literally meant 'a thing that has been seen'. Over time, it became a noun to mean the act of seeing (sight) or the thing you are seeing (a view).

First recorded: Around the 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: vision, visit, viewFrench: vueItalian: vistaPortuguese: vista

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'vista' and 'visión'?

'Vista' usually refers to the physical act or ability of seeing (eyesight) or what you physically see (a view). 'Visión' is often more abstract, referring to a mental image, a dream, a strategic plan (a company's vision), or the general concept of sight.

Is 'vista' always feminine?

Yes, when it's a noun, it is always feminine: 'la vista', 'una vista bonita'. It comes from the feminine form of the original Latin word.

How do I say 'at first sight' in Spanish?

You would say 'a primera vista'. For example, 'Me enamoré a primera vista' means 'I fell in love at first sight'.