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English term or phrase:
In sight vs. At sight (use and grammar)
Spanish translation:
in sight = visible, within view / tener a la vista o vigilado
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Hi everyone, this is just a question to be sure when to use each of these expressions. I use "at sight" as translation for "a la vista" when it comes to legal proceedings (e.g. acknowledgements, notarial proceedings, etc.) but seldom use "in sight" for anything.
On which context would "in sight" be better?
Thanks so much!
On which context would "in sight" be better?
Thanks so much!
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in sight = visible, within view / tener a la vista o vigilado
sight adj
(visible, within view)
a la vista loc adj
Keep the children in sight at all times while they are on the beach.
Ten tu maleta siempre a la vista.
vigilado adj
Tenlo vigilado en todo momento, apenas te descuides seguro que mete la pata.
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Discussion
Sheridan, The Critic (1779), Act II, scene 2.
The end is in sight.
Contrast "out of sight".
(Payable) at sight.