à vista

Portuguese

Adverb

à vista

1. (idiomatic) (payment) in full, as opposed to in installments

   Antonym: a prazo

   Vou pagar à vista.

   I'll pay in full.

2. in sight; in view

   Há alguns lagos à vista.

   There are some lakes in sight.

3. visible; exposed

   Synonym: à mostra

   De biquíni com as coxas à vista.

   Wearing a bikini, with exposed thighs.