vista
gb/vˈɪstə/ us/vˈɪstə/
B2
English
~ 4900
kilátás, panoráma, távlat, perspektíva
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a vista of [something]
From the balcony, they admired the stunning vista of the valley below.
Az erkélyről megcsodálták a lenti völgyre nyíló lenyűgöző kilátást.
The hikers paused to take in the mountain vistas.
A túrázók megálltak, hogy gyönyörködjenek a hegyi panorámában.
The hotel room offered a spectacular ocean vista.
The tower provides visitors with a panoramic vista of the city.
Through the clearing, a breathtaking vista opened before them.
Learner examples
We saw a beautiful vista from the hill.
Gyönyörű kilátás tárult elénk a dombról.
The window shows a green vista.
Az ablakból zöld tájra nyílik kilátás.
They stopped to look at the mountain vista.
From here, you can see a sea vista.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vista' with 'vision'. 'Vista' refers to an actual scene or view, not the ability to see.
Meaning
A wide, scenic view
Collocations
breathtaking vista
|mountain vista
|coastal vista
|urban vista
Synonyms
view (General term for what can be seen; 'vista' often implies beauty or grandeur.)
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panorama (Emphasizes a wide, continuous view, sometimes 360 degrees.)
Antonyms
obstruction (Blocks the view, opposite of an open vista.)
Themes
nature
|travel
|art
Definition
A beautiful and wide view you can see from a place.
A pleasing, wide, or extensive view, especially of a landscape or natural scene.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
a vista of [future possibility]
The new policy opened up vistas of economic growth.
Az új politika új távlatokat nyitott a gazdasági növekedés előtt.
Education offers young people vistas of opportunity.
Az oktatás új lehetőségek távlatait kínálja a fiataloknak.
The discovery presented scientists with new vistas for research.
Her election victory created a vista of political reform.
This breakthrough reveals vistas of technological progress.
Learner examples
The plan gives us a vista of success.
A terv megadja nekünk a siker kilátását.
This job offers a vista of learning new skills.
Ez az állás lehetőséget ad arra, hogy új készségeket tanuljak.
The project opens a vista of change for the town.
Common mistake:
Learners may misuse 'vista' here as if it were only physical; in this sense, it is metaphorical for future possibilities.
Meaning
Mental view of future possibilities
Collocations
vista of opportunity
|vista of change
|vista of hope
Synonyms
prospect (Common term for possibility or chance; 'vista' is more vivid and formal.)
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outlook (General expectation or prediction about the future; less visual than 'vista'.)
Antonyms
pessimism (A negative expectation about the future, opposite to an optimistic vista.)
Themes
planning
|ideas
|society
|core_vocabulary
|time
Definition
An idea or picture in your mind about what the future could be like.
A mental image or expectation of what might happen in the future; a prospect or outlook.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vista
IPA
GB/vˈɪstə/
US/vˈɪstə/
Syllables & stress
vista (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (vista)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: vista
- Plural: vistas
Word family
Forms
vistas
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
invisible
adjective A2
invisibility
noun
Advanced or less common
visualization
noun B2
Expressions
a vista of possibilities
1/ə vˈɪstə əv pˌɑsəbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
formal
Many possible future outcomes
Many different things that could happen in the future.
Examples
- Graduating from college opens up a vista of possibilities for your career.
- The internet has created a vista of possibilities for communication.
open up new vistas
1/ˈoʊpən ˈʌp njˈu vˈɪstəz/
fixed phrase
Create new opportunities to explore
To make new chances or areas available to discover or use.
Examples
- The research opened up new vistas in medical treatment.
- Travel can open up new vistas in your life.