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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited visionobstructed sightimpaired visionreduced visibilitycompromised sight
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear sightunobstructed visionfull visibilityunrestricted view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão restrita
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
visão limitada
Alternative commonly used in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
visão obstruída
Often used to describe obstructed views
Portugal
visão limitada
Portuguese tends to prefer 'visão limitada' or 'vista obstruída'

Related Words

blindnessvisibilityobstructionfield of viewline of sightvisual impairment

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't see the forest for the trees
blinded by circumstances
line of sight
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