À primeira vista
Example: À primeira vista, o projeto parecia complexo, mas revelou-se simples.
Definition
"À primeira vista" is a Portuguese noun phrase meaning the initial impression or immediate perception of something, often before deeper understanding or analysis. In music, it can refer to the first interpretation or reaction upon hearing a piece or project, as in 'À primeira vista, o projeto parecia complexo, mas revelou-se simples.'
Etymology
The phrase "à primeira vista" comes from Portuguese, combining 'à' (to/at), 'primeira' (first), and 'vista' (sight/view). Literally, it means 'at first sight.' It reflects how initial impressions are formed, a concept familiar across many languages and cultures.
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