vista obstruida
/bista obstɾwida/from spelling rules
The English phrase obstructed view is translated into Spanish as vista obstruida.
Vista obstruida describes a situation where something blocks a person's line of sight.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun vista (view/sight) and the past participle obstruida (obstructed/blocked).
Which one should you use?
While vista obstruida refers to the view or scenery, visión obstruida is often used to describe the physical ability to see or a specific field of vision being blocked.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vista is a feminine noun, the adjective obstruida must also be in the feminine form.
Did you know?
- In legal contexts, vista can refer to a formal 'hearing' or 'review' of a case, as the judge 'views' the evidence.
- In Spanish-speaking countries, a seat with a vista obstruida at a theater or stadium is often sold as a asiento restringido (restricted seat).
- The adjective obstruida is a cognate of the English 'obstructed', but it is much more frequently used in Spanish to describe physical blockages like a pipe or a road rather than a visual perspective.
Examples in context
- Tengo una vista obstruida por un poste de luzI have an obstructed view due to a streetlight
- En el concierto, mi vista estaba tapada por el públicoAt the concert, my view was blocked by the crowd
- El asiento tiene la vista obstruida.The seat has an obstructed view.
- Tengo una vista obstruida desde este asiento.I have an obstructed view from this seat.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at a concert.
- AlejandroNo puedo ver al cantante, tengo vista obstruida.I can't see the singer, I have an obstructed view.
- MaríaEs por la persona que está delante, Alejandro.It is because of the person in front, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Podemos cambiar nuestro lugar?Can we change our spot?
- MaríaLo intentaré, María buscará al encargado.I will try, María will look for the manager.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
