vistazo rápido
/bistaθo ɾapido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "quick peek" is translated into Spanish as vistazo rápido.
Vistazo rápido refers to a brief look at something to get a general idea of it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun vistazo (glance/look) and the adjective rápido (quick).
How do you pronounce it?
/bistaθo ɾapido/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the verb echar (to throw) with vistazo. To take a 'quick peek' is literally to 'throw a glance' echar un vistazo.
- The suffix -azo in vistazo does not just mean 'a look', it often functions as an intensive suffix that implies a sudden or forceful movement, much like a 'hit' or a 'blow'.
- While vistazo rápido is a 'quick peek', the suffix -azo can also be used to create 'super-sized' versions of nouns, such as portazo for a loud slam of a door.
Examples in context
- El ejecutivo echó un vistazo rápido a los informes antes de la reunión.The executive took a quick peek at the reports before the meeting.
- El profesor dio una ojeada rápida a los exámenes antes de entregar las notas.The teacher took a quick peek at the exams before handing out the grades.
- Vamos a echar un vistazo rápido a la nueva película.Let's take a quick peek at the new movie.
- Pasé por la tienda y eché una mirada rápida a las rebajas.I passed by the store and took a quick peek at the sales.
- Echa un vistazo rápido al informe.Take a quick peek at the report.
- Solo quiero echar un vistazo rápido.I just want to take a quick peek.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are looking at a new travel brochure.
- SofíaMira este folleto, dale un vistazo rápido.Look at this brochure, take a quick peek at it.
- MateoSe ve increíble, ¿está muy caro?It looks amazing, is it very expensive?
- SofíaNo lo sé, solo le di un vistazo rápido.I don't know, I only took a quick peek.
- MateoEntonces vamos a leerlo con calma.Then let's read it carefully.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
