What does viste in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word viste in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use viste in Spanish.

The word viste in Spanish means wear, dress, cover, dress, wear, dress up, get dressed, embellish, see, see, see, look at, go over, see, find yourself, see yourself, see, deal with, look, have you seen ?, have you seen ?, Have you seen?, Did you notice?, half dressed, well-dressed, fancy, dressy, rob Peter to pay Paul, the way dresses, how dresses, dress-up doll, garment, stay single, stay unmarried, clothing, suit, dress well. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word viste

wear

verbo transitivo (llevar ropa)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La novia vestía un traje de crepé de seda.
The bride was wearing a silk crêpe dress.

dress

verbo transitivo (poner ropa)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tengo que vestir al bebé.
I have to dress my baby.

cover

verbo transitivo (cubrir: objetos)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Voy a vestir las sillas con una tela de flores.
I'm going to cover the seats with a flower fabric.

dress

verbo transitivo (diseñar, confeccionar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Es un modisto muy famoso pero sólo viste a la realeza.
He's a very famous dressmaker but he only dresses royalty.

wear

verbo intransitivo (llevar: uniforme)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Todas las azafatas visten de uniforme.
All flight attendants wear a uniform

dress up

verbo transitivo (figurado (discurso, escrito: adornar) (embellish, garnish)

La autora vistió el cuento para que resultara más expresivo.
The author dressed up the story to make it more expressive.

get dressed

verbo pronominal (ponerse ropa)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Espera, que me visto en un momento y voy contigo.
Wait, I'll get dressed in a minute and go with you.

embellish

verbo pronominal (figurado (der: adornarse con retórica) (language)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El Lic. López es conocido por vestirse cuando presenta argumentos, para que no se note que no tienen fundamento.
Mr Lopez is known for embellishing his arguments so as to hide the fact they are unfounded.

see

verbo transitivo (con los ojos)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ayer fuimos a ver la película.
We went to see the movie yesterday.

see

verbo transitivo (entender)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
¿Ves lo que quiero decir? Me cuesta mucho explicar conceptos abstractos.
See what I mean? It's really hard to explain abstract concepts.

see

verbo transitivo (visitar a alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Este sábado vamos a ver a la abuela. Tienes fiebre; deberías ver a un médico.
This Saturday we're going to see grandma. You've got a fever so you should see a doctor.

look at, go over

verbo transitivo (examinar, tratar)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
En la reunión de mañana veremos estos asuntos.
We'll go over these matters in tomorrow's meeting.

see

verbo transitivo (percibir algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Martín ve la posibilidad de un negocio en este lugar.
Martin sees the potential for a business here.

find yourself

verbo pronominal (hallarse, encontrarse)

El alcalde podría verse en problemas de hacerse públicas unas fotos comprometedoras.
The mayor could find himself in trouble over the release of some compromising photos.

see yourself

verbo pronominal (imaginarse en una situación)

No acepté su propuesta de matrimonio porque no me veo casada y con hijos.
I didn't accept his marriage proposal because I can't see myself married with children.

see

(encontrarse con alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El jefe me pidió que me viera con él después de la reunión.
The boss asked me to see him after the meeting

deal with

(coloquial (enfrentarse a alguien) (confront, speak with)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mi abuelo es un hombre severo: si sigues fastidiándolo, te las verás con él.
My grandfather is a severe man. If you carry on bothering him, you'll have to deal with him.

look

verbo pronominal (AmL (tener cierta apariencia)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Te ves mal; ¿tienes algún problema? Anoche no dormí bien y hoy me veo cansada.
You look out of sorts: have you got a problem?

have you seen ?, have you seen ?

expresión (a alguien, algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
¿Has visto hoy a Juan?
Have you seen Juan today?

Have you seen?

expresión (coloquial (notado, percatado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
¿Has visto que subió el precio de la leche?

Did you notice?

expresión (coloquial (denota sorpresa)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
¡Pero qué insolencia! ¿Has visto?

half dressed

locución adjetiva (semidesnudo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

well-dressed

locución adjetiva (que viste con elegancia)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Aunque no gasta mucho en ropa, Susana es una persona de buen vestir.
Even though she doesn't spend much on clothes, Susana is a well-dressed person.

fancy, dressy

locución adjetiva (formal, elegante)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
¿Tienes un traje de vestir que me puedas prestar para la ceremonia?

rob Peter to pay Paul

locución verbal (quitar de uno para otro) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
¿Para qué desnudar a un santo para vestir a otro? Haz las cosas bien.

the way dresses, how dresses

nombre femenino (estilo) (colloquial)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La forma de vestir dice mucho de la gente.
The way you dress (or: How you dress) says a lot about you.

dress-up doll

nombre femenino (muñeco recortable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Recorta la muñeca de vestir y todas sus prendas de ropa.

garment

(pieza de ropa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La aduana te permite pasar cierto número de prendas de vestir.
Customs allow you entry with a limited number of garments.

stay single, stay unmarried

locución verbal (coloquial (mujer: no casarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La pobre se quedó para vestir santos y odia que le digan solterona.

clothing

locución nominal femenina (vestimenta formal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Usa ropa de vestir en la oficina.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The actress is always pictured in designer wear.

suit

nombre masculino (vestimenta formal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Como es abogado siempre anda con traje de vestir.
Since he is a lawyer he always wears a suit.

dress well

locución verbal (estar elegante)

Lucía siempre viste bien.
Lucia always dresses well.

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