Usage Note
Avistamiento denotes the act of spotting something — typically wildlife, a UFO, or a vessel — at a distance. It is the noun form of avistar (to sight, to spot). The term is common in birdwatching (avistamiento de aves) and marine contexts; the v is pronounced like a b.
Examples
"El avistamiento de ballenas fue increíble."
Natural Translation
The whale sighting was incredible.
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