vistas impresionantes
/bistas impɾesjonantes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "breathtaking views" can be translated into Spanish as vistas impresionantes.
This phrase is used to describe scenery that is so beautiful or impressive that it takes your breath away. You can also use vistas espectaculares to mean "spectacular views", or paisajes extraordinarios for "extraordinary landscapes".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of vistas (views) and impresionantes (impressive/striking).
Which one should you use?
While vistas impresionantes is a standard way to express this, you might choose different terms based on the tone you want to set: Paisajes Deslumbrantes means "dazzling landscapes", while Paisajes Alucinantes is a way to say "mind-blowing landscapes".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a single breathtaking view, use the singular form vista impresionante. To refer to multiple views as in the phrase "breathtaking views", both the noun vista and the adjective impresionante must be plural to match, resulting in vistas impresionantes.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, you can use the slang está brutal to describe breathtaking views. While 'brutal' sounds harsh in English, here it conveys that the scenery has a powerful, overwhelming impact.
- In some Latin American countries, calling a view alucinante is very informal and carries a connotation of being 'trippy' because of its root in hallucinations.
- If you want to be more poetic in Spain, you might describe the scenery as vistas de ensueño. This literally translates to 'views of a dream' rather than using standard adjectives like 'impressive'.
Examples in context
- Paisajes absolutamente impresionantesAbsolutely breathtaking landscapes
- Desde la cima de la montaña, hay unas vistas impresionantes.From the top of the mountain, there are breathtaking views.
- Desde la cima hay vistas impresionantes.From the top, there are breathtaking views.
- El hotel tiene vistas impresionantes al mar.The hotel has breathtaking views of the sea.
- Me encantan estas vistas impresionantes de la montaña.I love these breathtaking views of the mountain.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are standing on a balcony during a vacation.
- Lucía¡Mira, Mateo, qué vistas impresionantes!Look, Mateo, what breathtaking views!
- MateoEs verdad, Lucía, es increíble.It's true, Lucía, it is incredible.
- LucíaNunca había visto algo así.I had never seen anything like this.
- MateoTuvimos mucha suerte de venir aquí.We were very lucky to come here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
