vistas
“vistas” means “views” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
views
Also: hearings, sights
📝 In Action
El hotel tiene unas vistas maravillosas al mar.
A1The hotel has wonderful views of the sea.
Las vistas desde la cima de la montaña son increíbles.
A2The views from the top of the mountain are incredible.
El juez fijó las vistas para el próximo mes.
B2The judge set the hearings for next month.
that you dress
Also: that you wear
📝 In Action
Espero que te vistas elegante para la fiesta.
B1I hope that you dress elegantly for the party.
No quiero que te vistas con esa ropa sucia.
B1I don't want you to wear those dirty clothes.
seen
Also: viewed
📝 In Action
Esas películas ya han sido vistas por millones de personas.
A2Those movies have already been seen by millions of people.
Son situaciones nunca antes vistas.
B1These are situations never seen before.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: vistas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'vistas' to mean 'scenery'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin 'videre' (to see) for the noun/adjective senses, and from 'vestire' (to clothe) for the verb sense.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vistas' always feminine?
As a noun meaning 'views' or an adjective meaning 'seen,' yes, it is always feminine. As a verb form, it doesn't have a gender; it just changes based on the person you are talking to.
Can 'vistas' mean a court trial?
Yes, in a legal context, 'vistas' refers to the public hearings or sessions where a judge listens to a case.