in sight
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in sight(
ihn
sayt
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. cerca
Kenneth ran out of gas, and there wasn't a gas station in sight.Kenneth se quedó sin gasolina, y no había una gasolinera cerca.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Keep the dogs in sight at all times.No pierdas de vista los perros.
The bear they'd been searching for was now in sight.Ya vieron el oso que estaban buscando.
2. (figurative) (within reach)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. a la vista (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
With the end of the campaign in sight, Wendy planned a victory party.Con el final de la campaña a la vista, Wendy planificó una fiesta de victoria.
b. cerca (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
I thought the end of the project was in sight, but the boss kept requesting revisions.Pensé que el fin ya estaba cerca, pero el jefe seguía solicitando modificaciones.
c. no direct translation (figurative)
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Don't give up yet; you're in sight of victory.No te rindas; estás a la puerta de la victoria.
Zhou knew his goal was almost in sight.Zhou sabía que ya casi se veía la meta.
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