exterior view

[ɪkˈstɪriər vjuː]
nounpl: exterior views
vista externa
1. a view or visual representation of the outside or external appearance of something, typically a building, vehicle, or landscape
The architect presented an exterior view of the new shopping mall to the city council.
O arquiteto apresentou uma vista externa do novo shopping para a câmara municipal.
2. in photography or cinematography, a shot taken from outside looking at the outer surface of an object or structure
The film began with an exterior view of the Victorian mansion on a foggy morning.
O filme começou com uma vista externa da mansão vitoriana em uma manhã nebulosa.
3. the outward appearance or superficial aspect of something as opposed to its interior or hidden qualities
Despite the beautiful exterior view, the house had significant structural problems inside.
Apesar da bela vista externa, a casa tinha problemas estruturais significativos por dentro.
In Brazilian architecture and real estate markets, 'vista externa' is a crucial term used in property descriptions and marketing. The phrase emphasizes the visual appeal and curb appeal of properties, which significantly impacts their market value. In Portugal, the term 'vista exterior' is more commonly used in formal architectural documentation. In the USA, particularly in NYC, this term is frequently used in real estate listings, architectural presentations, and cinematography to describe establishing shots.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outside viewexternal viewouter appearancefacadeouter surface view
Antonyms / Antônimos
interior viewinside viewinternal view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vista externa
standard term used in architecture, real estate, and photography
São Paulo
vista externa / vista de fora
both terms are used interchangeably in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
vista externa
commonly used in real estate and tourism descriptions
Portugal
vista exterior
slightly different word order from Brazilian Portuguese but equally understood

Related Words

exteriorviewperspectivevantage pointelevationfacadelandscapecomposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep up appearances
put on a good face
judge a book by its cover
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