restricted sight
[/rɪˈstrɪktɪd saɪt/]
noun
visão restrita
1. Limited or obstructed ability to see; vision that is hindered by obstacles, distance, or physical conditions
The driver had restricted sight due to the heavy fog.
O motorista tinha visão restrita devido ao nevoeiro intenso.
2. A field of view that is narrowed or constrained by circumstances
The building's design resulted in restricted sight lines for security purposes.
O design do edifício resultou em linhas de visão restritas para fins de segurança.
3. In legal/medical contexts, a condition where someone's ability to see is compromised
The patient reported restricted sight in one eye after the surgery.
O paciente relatou visão restrita em um olho após a cirurgia.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'visão restrita' is commonly used in safety and driving contexts, especially in traffic regulations. In the USA, this term is frequently used in legal documents, medical reports, and workplace safety guidelines. In Portugal, both 'visão limitada' and 'vista obstruída' are more commonly used than the direct translation.
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