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Vista: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Vista noun. A long, pleasing view, especially one seen through an opening.
How to say it
VIS-tuh/ˈvɪstə/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (VIS). Forms: vistas.
Meanings
- A long, pleasing view, especially one seen through an opening.
- A range of possibilities ahead.
Vista in a sentence
From the top of the pass, a vista of snowy peaks opened up before us.
The job opened up new vistas she had never imagined at school.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- view
- panorama
- prospect
- outlook
Where vista comes from
From Italian vista, a view, from vedere, to see.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The job opened up new _____ she had never imagined at school.
- scree
- vista
- trek
Show the answer
vista: The job opened up new vistas she had never imagined at school.