Also means
appearance
Usage Note
Viso refers to a subtle gleam or sheen on a surface, and by extension a semblance or appearance of something (tener visos de verdad — 'to have the appearance of truth'). In fashion it also means a slip or underskirt. It is a formal or literary word rarely heard in everyday conversation.
Examples
"La seda tenía un viso plateado."
Natural Translation
The silk had a silver sheen.
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