veduta

view

noun veh-DOO-tah Less Common

Origin: from 'vedere' ('to see')

Also means

vista

Usage Note

Veduta is a scenic view or panorama and is also an art-history term for a detailed cityscape painting. The phrase di larghe vedute describes an 'open-minded' or 'broad-minded' person. For an everyday 'view' from a window, vista is more common.

Examples

"Dalla terrazza c'è una bella veduta."

Natural Translation

There is a lovely view from the terrace.

Literal Translation

From-the terrace there-is a beautiful view.

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