Vistas (en. Views)

/'bistas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Perspective offered from an elevated or specific location.
From the top of the mountain, the views were breathtaking.
Desde la cima de la montaña, las vistas eran impresionantes.
Operation of observing something attentively.
The views of the landscape were an impressive experience.
Las vistas del paisaje fueron una experiencia impresionante.

Etymology

From the verb 'ver' and the noun 'vista', which comes from the Latin 'visita'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in view of
considering or taking something into account.
en vistas de
to have views
to enjoy a landscape or panorama from a specific place.
tener vistas
views of the sea
referring to properties or places that have a view facing the sea.
vistas al mar

Related Words

observation
Action of seeing something attentively.
observación
scene
Space where an action or event takes place.
escenario
panorama
Extensive and broad view of a landscape.
panorama

Slang Meanings

To be in sight.
That is already in sight, no need to explain it.
Eso ya está a la vista, no hace falta que lo expliques.
To see something as a possibility.
In view of this, we should make a decision soon.
En vistas de esto, deberíamos tomar una decisión pronto.