Perspectiva (en. Perspective)

/peɾspekˈtiva/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The way in which a situation or a set of circumstances is perceived or understood.

From his perspective, the problem is not that serious.

Desde su perspectiva, el problema no es tan grave.

Visual representation in an artistic work that gives the impression of depth.

The painter used perspective to make the image seem more realistic.

El pintor utilizó la perspectiva para hacer que la imagen pareciera más realista.

In the academic field, an approach or theory for analyzing a phenomenon.

Her perspective on the economy is very interesting.

Su perspectiva sobre la economía es muy interesante.

From the Latin 'perspectiva', which means 'to look through'.

broad perspective

To have a general view of a situation.

perspectiva amplia

to change perspective

To alter the way of looking at or understanding something.

cambiar de perspectiva

from the perspective of

To consider something from a certain point of view.

desde la perspectiva de

vision

Ability to see or understand something.

visión

approach

The way a problem or situation is addressed.

enfoque

opinion

Judgment or belief about a topic.

opinión

Engaged perspective

When you speak from an engaged perspective, sometimes you don’t see the full picture.

Cuando hablas desde una perspectiva comprometida, a veces no ves el panorama completo.

To see it from another angle

It’s good to see it from another angle; sometimes perspective changes everything.

Es bueno verlo desde otro ángulo, a veces la perspectiva cambia todo.