visual

vee-soo-AHL/biˈswal/

“visual” means “visual” in Spanish (relating to sight).

visual

Also: relating to seeing

Adjectivem/fB1

A stylized, large blue eye focusing intently on a bright red apple, illustrating the concept of sight.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos más ayudas visuales para explicar este concepto.

We need more visual aids to explain this concept.

El impacto visual de la pintura es innegable.

The visual impact of the painting is undeniable.

Ella tiene una memoria visual fantástica, recuerda todo lo que lee.

She has a fantastic visual memory; she remembers everything she reads.

Word Connections

Synonyms

óptico (optic)
perceptible (perceptible)

Antonyms

auditivo (auditory)
invisible (invisible)

Common Collocations

contacto visual – eye contact
arte visual – visual art
efectos visuales – visual effects

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "visual" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: visual

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'visual'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

vista(sight, view) — Noun

ver(to see) — Verb

visión(vision) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

This word comes directly from the Latin word *visualis*, which itself is rooted in the verb *videre*, meaning 'to see.' It has kept this core meaning related to sight throughout its history in Spanish.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: visualItalian: visuale

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'visual aid' in Spanish?

The most common and natural way is 'ayuda visual' (feminine noun, singular) or 'ayudas visuales' (plural).