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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVista
/ˈvɪstə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
"The vista from the mountaintop was breathtaking, revealing valleys and rivers below." - 2
A mental view or prospect, often used metaphorically.
"As she considered her future, a vista of possibilities opened up before her."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'vista' originates from the Italian word 'vista', meaning 'sight' or 'view', which is derived from the Latin 'videre', meaning 'to see'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting a shift towards appreciating scenic views and landscapes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vista" is said worldwide
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vue
Transliteration: vy
"La vue depuis le sommet de la montagne était à couper le souffle."
Aussicht
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯sɪçt
"Die Aussicht vom Gipfel war atemberaubend."
vista
Transliteration: ˈvista
"La vista dalla cima era mozzafiato."
vista
Transliteration: ˈbista
"La vista desde la cima era impresionante."
vista
Transliteration: ˈviʃtɐ
"A vista do topo era deslumbrante."
दृश्य
Transliteration: drishya
"पहाड़ की चोटी से दृश्य अद्भुत था।"
景观
Transliteration: jǐngguān
"山顶的景观令人惊叹。"
전망
Transliteration: jeonmang
"산 정상에서의 전망은 숨이 막힐 듯 아름다웠다."
眺望
Transliteration: chōbō
"山頂からの眺望は息をのむほど美しかった。"
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