vista
sight, vision, view
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈbis.ta/
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Cultural Note
'A primera vista' means 'at first sight' — as in 'amor a primera vista' (love at first sight). 'Punto de vista' is 'point of view.' 'Hacer la vista gorda' means to turn a blind eye. Regular eye exams are widely available in Spain through both public and private healthcare.
📝 Example Sentences
Tiene muy buena vista, no necesita gafas.
She has very good eyesight, she doesn't need glasses.
La vista desde la terraza es preciosa.
The view from the terrace is beautiful.
Perdió la vista a los sesenta años.
He lost his sight at age sixty.