Visita (en. Visit)

/biˈsita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of going to see someone or a place.
We made a visit to our grandparents over the weekend.
Hicimos una visita a nuestros abuelos el fin de semana.
Person who visits.
The doctor made a house call to check on the patient.
El médico hizo una visita a la casa para chequear al paciente.
Duration of a meeting with someone.
The visit was short, but very pleasant.
La visita fue corta, pero muy agradable.

Etymology

From Latin 'visita', which means the action of seeing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a visit
To go see someone or somewhere.
hacer una visita
to receive a visit
To graciously accept someone's arrival.
recibir una visita
guided tour
A tour of a place with a guide who explains its significance.
visita guiada

Related Words

visitor
Person who visits a place or someone.
visitante
to visit
To go see someone or a place.
visitar
seen
Past participle of see, related to the action of looking.
visto

Slang Meanings

unexpected visit
I had a surprise visit from my cousin.
Tuve una visita sorpresa de mi primo.
short visit
He only came for a short visit to see how I was.
Solo vino de visita corta para ver cómo estaba.