vista previa
/bista pɾebja/from spelling rules
The English phrase preview translates to Spanish as vista previa.
The phrase is used to describe an image or piece of text that allows a user to see how a document or file will look before it is finalized.
Which one should you use?
While vista previa is the standard term for a file or document preview, previsualización is a formal term for the same concept. If you are referring to a preview or sneak peek for products, movies or TV shows, the formal term avance is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the word adelanto is used as a synonym for preview in both formal and informal contexts.
Did you know?
- The term adelanto can also mean a 'down payment' or an 'advance' on a salary, showing how the concept of 'looking ahead' applies to both information and money.
- The word vista in vista previa can also refer to a scenic landscape or a mountain view.
- The word vista evolved from the Vulgar Latin visita, which comes from the Latin videō.
Examples in context
- La previsualización de la película se llevará a cabo mañana.The preview of the movie will take place tomorrow.
- Echemos un vistazo al avance de la próxima temporada de la serie.Let's take a look at the preview of the upcoming season of the series.
- Échale un vistazo al avance del nuevo juego, ¡se ve increíble!Take a look at the preview of the new game, it looks amazing!
- Haz clic en vista previa para ver el documento.Click on preview to see the document.
- La vista previa no se ve bien.The preview does not look good.
- Necesito ver la vista previa de la página.I need to see the preview of the page.
Example conversation
Alejandro is showing a digital design to Elena in an office.
- Elena¿Puedes mostrarme la vista previa, Alejandro?Can you show me the preview, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, mira la vista previa en tu pantalla.Yes, look at the preview on your screen.
- ElenaSe ve perfecto, me gusta mucho.It looks perfect, I like it a lot.
- AlejandroQué bueno que te guste la vista previa.I'm glad you like the preview.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
