vista hermosa
/bista eɾmosa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'gorgeous view' is translated into Spanish as vista hermosa.
The phrase is used to describe a scene of great natural beauty that is visually pleasing to look at.
Which one should you use?
You can also use vista preciosa as a common alternative to express the same meaning. If you wish to use a more formal expression to describe a view that leaves you in awe, you can use Panorama Deslumbrante.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say 'gorgeous views' in the plural, you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective to maintain Spanish gender and number agreement, resulting in vistas hermosas.
How do you pronounce it?
/bista eɾmosa/
Did you know?
- While vista hermosa is a perfect translation, a person from Mexico might more colloquially describe a beautiful view as una vista padre.
- A vista can also refer to a 'hearing' or 'trial' in a legal context, as in vista oral.
- In Spanish, the adjective preciosa comes from the word for 'price' or 'precious', implying the view has a high value like a gemstone.
Examples in context
- Cuando llegamos a la cima de la montaña, nos maravillamos con la vista preciosa que se extendía ante nuestros ojos.When we reached the summit of the mountain, we were amazed by the gorgeous view that stretched out before our eyes.
- En mi viaje a la costa, disfruté de un paisaje hermoso con playas de arena blanca y aguas cristalinas.During my trip to the coast, I enjoyed a gorgeous view with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
- Desde la cima de la colina, se aprecia un panorama deslumbrante de la ciudad iluminada por la noche.From the top of the hill, you can appreciate a gorgeous view of the city illuminated at night.
- ¡Mira esa puesta de sol sobre el océano! ¡Es una vista impresionante!Look at that sunset over the ocean! It's a gorgeous view!
- Desde la montaña hay una vista hermosa.From the mountain, there is a gorgeous view.
- ¡Qué vista hermosa tiene este hotel!What a gorgeous view this hotel has!
- Buscamos un lugar con una vista hermosa.We are looking for a place with a gorgeous view.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are standing on a balcony overlooking the ocean.
- Daniel¡Mira, Elena, qué vista hermosa!Look, Elena, what a gorgeous view!
- ElenaEs verdad, Daniel, es impresionante.It's true, Daniel, it is impressive.
- DanielMe encanta el color del mar.I love the color of the sea.
- ElenaEs el mejor lugar de la ciudad.It is the best place in the city.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
