a vista de ojos — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • Visible to the naked eye; plainly apparent on inspection.
  • Perceptible without the aid of instruments.

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  • En el laboratorio, los cristales eran visibles a vista de ojos sin necesidad de microscopio.

    In the laboratory, the crystals were visible to the naked eye without the need for a microscope.

  • El daño en la fachada era evidente a vista de ojos, con grietas y manchas notorias.

    The damage to the facade was plainly apparent to the naked eye, with noticeable cracks and stains.

  • Cuando entré al museo, la belleza de las pinturas era a vista de ojos, sin filtros que la ocultaran.

    When I entered the museum, the beauty of the paintings was visible to the naked eye, without any filters hiding it.

  • El error en el informe estaba a vista de ojos, aunque nadie lo corrigió antes de la entrega.

    The mistake in the report was plainly apparent to the naked eye, although no one corrected it before submission.

• 2.

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  • As far as the eye can see; within the range of vision.

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  • El campo de flores se extendía a vista de ojos hasta el horizonte, creando un paisaje impresionante.

    The flower field stretched as far as the eye could see to the horizon, creating an impressive landscape.

  • Desde la cima de la montaña, el valle se veía a vista de ojos, lleno de bosques y ríos serpenteantes.

    From the mountain peak, the valley was visible as far as the eye could see, full of forests and winding rivers.

  • Durante el viaje en coche, la carretera se desplegaba a vista de ojos sin curvas ni interrupciones.

    During the car trip, the road stretched as far as the eye could see with no curves or interruptions.