En vista de
Example: En vista de la lluvia, cancelaron el picnic de hoy.
Definition
"En vista de" is a Spanish expression used to indicate consideration or taking into account a particular circumstance or fact. It means 'in view of' or 'considering' and is often used to explain a decision or action based on certain conditions, as in 'En vista de la lluvia, cancelaron el picnic de hoy.'
Etymology
The phrase "en vista de" comes from the Spanish words 'en' (in), 'vista' (view), and 'de' (of). 'Vista' comes from the Latin 'visus,' meaning sight or view. So, literally, it means 'in view of.' Did you know? This expression highlights how language often uses visual metaphors to express consideration or awareness.
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"En vista de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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