long-sighted

[/lɔːŋ ˈsaɪtɪd/]

adjective

hipermetrope; presbíope

1. Having a refractive error of the eye in which distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects; farsighted

She is long-sighted and needs glasses to read.

Ela é hipermetrope e precisa de óculos para ler.

2. Having foresight; planning carefully for the future; showing prudent concern for the future

A long-sighted investment strategy focuses on long-term growth.

Uma estratégia de investimento perspicaz foca no crescimento de longo prazo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

hipermetrope

Medical/optical context; also used for the figurative sense

Portugal

hipermetrope; presbíope

Presbíope more commonly used for age-related vision changes

General Brazilian

perspicaz; visionário

For the figurative sense of foresight

Portugal

perspicaz; de visão alargada

For the figurative sense of foresight

long-sighted vision - visão de longo prazo

take a long-sighted view - ter uma visão prospectiva

long-sighted planning - planejamento de longo prazo

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