fijar la vista en

fijar la vista en
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to fix one's eyes on
La profesora de yoga nos dijo que, para mantener el equilibrio al hacer este ejercicio, debemos fijar la vista en un punto de la pared.The yoga teacher told us that, to keep our balance when doing this exercise, we must fix our eyes on a point on the wall.
b. to fix one's gaze on
El marinero fijó la vista en la lejanía, tratando de avistar la isla.The sailor fixed his gaze on the distance, trying to sight the island.
c. to focus on
"Le cuesta fijar la vista en objetos cercanos porque tiene usted presbicia", le dijo el oculista al anciano."You find it hard to focus on nearby objects because you suffer from presbyopia," said the ophthalmologist to the elderly man.
d. to stare at
No fijes la vista así en las personas. Es de mala educación.Don't stare at people like that. It's rude.
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