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viewpoint

[/ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/]
nounpl: viewpoints
ponto de vista
1. a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated
From my viewpoint, this decision is unfair.
Do meu ponto de vista, essa decisão é injusta.
2. a location from which a view or panorama can be seen
The mountain viewpoint offers spectacular scenery.
O mirante da montanha oferece uma paisagem espetacular.
3. an attitude or opinion about something
We need to consider different viewpoints before making a decision.
Precisamos considerar diferentes perspectivas antes de tomar uma decisão.
Synonyms
perspectiveopinionstanceoutlookanglepoint of viewvantage point

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto de vista
most common usage
General Brazilian
perspectiva
alternative, emphasizing perspective
Portugal
ponto de vista
standard usage
Portugal
perspetiva
alternative spelling and usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

from my viewpoint
take a different viewpoint
broaden one's viewpoint
share the same viewpoint
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