Consider how a viewpoint shapes a discussion.
The idea
The feminine noun la perspectiva or una perspectiva means perspective or viewpoint; its plural is las perspectivas.
Examples
- La perspectiva del cliente cambió el diseño.The customer’s perspective changed the design.
- El informe ofrece una perspectiva histórica.The report offers a historical perspective.
- Debemos considerar varias perspectivas profesionales.We must consider several professional perspectives.
- Desde mi perspectiva, falta información.From my perspective, information is missing.
- La reunión amplió nuestra perspectiva sobre el mercado.The meeting broadened our perspective on the market.
- Una perspectiva externa puede revelar riesgos.An outside perspective can reveal risks.
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A perspective is a viewpoint, not necessarily a complete or objective account.
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Choose: ___ perspectiva resulta útil. (La / El)
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La
La agrees with the feminine singular noun.
Choose: El comité escuchó dos ___. (perspectivas / perspectiva)
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perspectivas
perspectivas is plural after two.
Choose: Un punto de vista es una ___. (perspectiva / cifra)
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perspectiva
perspectiva names the viewpoint.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose: ___ perspectiva resulta útil. (La / El)
Choose: El comité escuchó dos ___. (perspectivas / perspectiva)
Choose: Un punto de vista es una ___. (perspectiva / cifra)
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Describe a project from an outside viewpoint.