B2 adjective Neutral

vision

/ˈvɪʒ.ən/

The faculty or state of being able to see, or the ability to think about and plan the future with great imagination and wisdom. It refers to both physical eyesight and a mental image of what the future could or should be like.

Ejemplos

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1

He had his vision tested yesterday and found out he needs reading glasses.

He had his eyesight checked recently and discovered he requires glasses for reading.

2

The candidate presented a compelling vision for economic reform and social justice.

The applicant shared a powerful and persuasive plan for improving the economy and society.

3

I have this vision of us retiring early and traveling the world in a van.

I have a dream or a mental picture of us stopping work early to travel globally.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vision
Verb
envision
Adverbio
visionarily
Adjetivo
visionary
Relacionado
visionary
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'television' (tele = far, vision = seeing). It is the act of seeing things that are far away, whether in distance or in time.

Quiz rápido

The young entrepreneur was praised for having a bold _______ for the future of green technology.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: vision

Ejemplos

1

He had his vision tested yesterday and found out he needs reading glasses.

everyday

He had his eyesight checked recently and discovered he requires glasses for reading.

2

The candidate presented a compelling vision for economic reform and social justice.

formal

The applicant shared a powerful and persuasive plan for improving the economy and society.

3

I have this vision of us retiring early and traveling the world in a van.

informal

I have a dream or a mental picture of us stopping work early to travel globally.

4

The poet's artistic vision often blurred the lines between the natural and supernatural worlds.

academic

The author's creative perspective frequently merged elements of nature with the spiritual.

5

Our corporate vision focuses on becoming the world leader in sustainable energy solutions.

business

Our company's long-term goal is to lead the global market in eco-friendly power.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vision
Verb
envision
Adverbio
visionarily
Adjetivo
visionary
Relacionado
visionary

Colocaciones comunes

clear vision a distinct and well-defined idea or physical sight
strategic vision a long-term plan designed to achieve a specific goal
tunnel vision focusing on one small part of a problem while ignoring the rest
20/20 vision perfect physical eyesight
peripheral vision the ability to see things outside the direct line of sight

Frases Comunes

vision for the future

a specific idea of what one wants the future to be like

field of vision

the entire area that a person can see when their eyes are fixed in one position

a man/woman of vision

a person who has the ability to imagine how a country, society, or industry could develop

Se confunde a menudo con

vision vs sight

Sight refers purely to the physical ability to see, while vision includes mental planning and imagination.

vision vs view

A view is what you see from a specific place or an opinion, whereas vision is a more holistic or future-oriented concept.

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Notas de uso

Use 'vision' as a noun to describe either the physical sense of sight or a metaphorical 'dream' for the future. In business and politics, it is almost always used metaphorically to describe long-term goals.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'vision' when they mean 'view' (e.g., 'The vision from the hotel was nice' is incorrect; use 'view' instead).

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'television' (tele = far, vision = seeing). It is the act of seeing things that are far away, whether in distance or in time.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'visio', which means 'the act of seeing' or 'something seen'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun when referring to a dream or mental image (e.g., 'He had visions'). Uncountable noun when referring to the sense of sight (e.g., 'Vision is important'). Often followed by the preposition 'for' (e.g., 'a vision for the city').
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Contexto cultural

In Western corporate culture, most companies have a 'Vision Statement' that defines their ultimate purpose and future direction.

Quiz rápido

The young entrepreneur was praised for having a bold _______ for the future of green technology.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: vision

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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