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A sudden, intense romantic attraction felt immediately upon meeting someone.
Fue amor a primera vista cuando se vieron en la fiesta.
It was love at first sight when they met at the party.
Mucha gente no cree en el amor a primera vista, pero yo sí.
Many people don't believe in love at first sight, but I do.
Often used in literature and romantic contexts. Not necessarily lasting or based on deep knowledge of the person.
This phrase is deeply rooted in Western romantic traditions, often appearing in novels, films, and poetry. It's less common in cultures where arranged marriages or gradual relationship development are the norm.
Do not confuse this idiom with its literal meaning ('love at first glance'). The idiom refers to an immediate romantic attraction, not just visual perception.
The phrase combines 'amor' (love) with 'a primera vista' (at first sight). 'Primera vista' comes from Latin 'prima visio' (first vision). The concept dates back to medieval literature and romantic traditions.
Common in both casual and literary contexts. Often implies a sudden, almost magical attraction rather than a gradual development of feelings.