A primera vista
Example: A primera vista, el llibre sembla molt interessant.
Definition
"A primera vista" is a Catalan expression meaning 'at first sight' or 'at first glance,' used to describe an immediate or initial impression of something without deeper analysis or consideration.
Etymology
The phrase "A primera vista" comes from Catalan, where 'a' means 'at,' 'primera' means 'first,' and 'vista' means 'sight' or 'glance.' It literally translates to 'at first sight,' similar to expressions in many Romance languages conveying an initial impression.
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At first sight