Italian word visto comes from Latin -ionem, Proto-Indo-European *weydstos, Proto-Indo-European - -tós, and later Proto-Indo-European *widtós (Known. Seen.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ionem | Latin (lat) | |
| *weydstos | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | knowledgeable |
| - -tós | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *widtós | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Known. Seen. |
| *wissos | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| video | Latin (lat) | (passive) I am regarded, seem, appear. (passive, used impersonally) It seems proper or right. I look (at), consider, reflect (upon). I look out for, see to, care for, provide, make sure. I observe, note. I see, perceive; look (at). I understand, perceive, comprehend. |
| *visitus | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| visto | Italian (ita) | Approval. Tick (sign). Visa. |