a simple vista

[a ˈsĩmple ˈβ̞ist̪a]

/[a ˈsĩmple ˈβ̞ist̪a]/ phrase

The verdict

“a simple vista” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a phrase. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Sin ayuda de aparatos o técnicas específicas

Corpus desk

Index ES-a-simple-vista · a simple vista · Spanish

a simple vista · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "A" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for a simple vista
PropertyValue
Headworda simple vista
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechPhrase
IPA[a ˈsĩmple ˈβ̞ist̪a]
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “a simple vista” en español

a simple vistaestá más allá de las 100.000 formas más frecuentes del español, en la cola de léxico especializado o poco usado donde la duda ortográfica aprieta.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

a simple vista is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as aphrase, transcribed [a ˈsĩmple ˈβ̞ist̪a]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for a simple vista, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is a simple vista, spelled A- -S-I-M-P-L-E- -V-I-S-T-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Sin ayuda de aparatos o técnicas específicas
  2. 2
    Sin especial atención o esmero

Synonyms

a ojo desnudoal ojo desnudoa primera vistaprima facie

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "a simple vista"?
"a simple vista" is spelled A- -S-I-M-P-L-E- -V-I-S-T-A. The IPA pronunciation is [a ˈsĩmple ˈβ̞ist̪a].
What does "a simple vista" mean?
As a phrase, "a simple vista" means: Sin ayuda de aparatos o técnicas específicas
How do you pronounce "a simple vista"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "a simple vista" is [a ˈsĩmple ˈβ̞ist̪a]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "a simple vista" come from?
"a simple vista" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list