paisaje
nounCEFR B2
What does “paisaje” mean in English?
landscape, scenery — the visible features of an area of land; also a figurative backdrop
landscape, scenery — the visible features of an area of land; also a figurative backdrop (paisaje natural; paisaje urbano)
Example sentences
La construcción masiva de infraestructuras ha alterado irreversiblemente el paisaje natural de la costa.
The mass construction of infrastructure has irreversibly altered the natural coastal landscape.
El paisaje político europeo ha cambiado notablemente con el auge de los movimientos populistas.
The European political landscape has changed markedly with the rise of populist movements.
El pintoresco paisaje de la Toscana italiana ha inspirado a generaciones de artistas y escritores.
The picturesque Tuscan landscape has inspired generations of artists and writers.
How to use it
El paisaje (noun, masculine) means 'landscape' or 'scenery' — the visible natural or urban features of an area. Key collocations: paisaje natural/urbano/rural; alterar/preservar el paisaje; paisaje sonoro (soundscape); paisaje político/mediático (figurative: the political/media landscape). The adjective paisajístico/a is used in formal contexts. Distinguish from escenario (scenario/setting — more abstract or theatrical) and vista (view — what one sees from a point).
Common mistake
Paisaje (landscape/scenery) ≠ vista (a specific view from one point). El paisaje político/mediático is a productive metaphorical extension at B2. Paisajismo = landscape architecture/design. 'Landscape painting' = pintura de paisaje or paisajismo. Do not confuse with escenario, which implies a constructed or hypothetical setting.