a ojos vistas — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americaneutralinformal
  • Clearly or visibly; apparent to observers.
  • Noticeably or evidently, so that it can be seen or perceived.

  Examples

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  • A ojos vistas, el edificio parecía estar en perfectas condiciones después de la restauración.

    Clearly, the building appeared to be in perfect condition after the restoration.

  • El deterioro de la carretera se notaba a ojos vistas, era urgente repararla.

    The road deterioration was visibly apparent; it was urgent to repair it.

  • A ojos vistas, el equipo ha mejorado mucho en comparación con la temporada pasada.

    It is visibly clear that the team has improved a lot compared to last season.

  • La pobreza en esa zona es evidente a ojos vistas para cualquiera que visite el lugar.

    The poverty in that area is clearly visible to anyone who visits the place.

• 2.

  SpainLatin Americaneutralinformal
  • Openly or brazenly; done without attempt to hide or conceal.

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  • Robaron a ojos vistas en plena plaza sin que nadie hiciera nada para detenerlos.

    They robbed brazenly in the middle of the plaza without anyone doing anything to stop them.

  • El político cometió actos corruptos a ojos vistas, pero no fue sancionado por falta de pruebas.

    The politician committed corrupt acts openly, but was not sanctioned due to lack of evidence.

  • A ojos vistas, la empresa está incumpliendo las normas ambientales sin disimulo alguno.

    Openly, the company is violating environmental regulations without any concealment.