quiero ver
/kjeɾo beɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to see" is translated into Spanish as quiero ver.
Quiero ver is used to express a desire to look at or watch something. You can also use Estoy interesado/a en ver to convey that you are interested in seeing something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular present indicative of querer (to want) and the infinitive ver (to see).
Which one should you use?
Use quiero ver for watching or looking at something, whereas quiero conocer is used if you mean "I want to meet" a person or "I want to visit/experience" a place.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the desire in the imperfect past tense, use quería ver (I wanted to see). If you want someone else to see something, you must use the conjunction que followed by the subjunctive mood, such as in quiero que vea (I want him/her/it to see). When the object being seen is a person (feminine), the pronoun la is attached to the end of the infinitive ver, forming quiero verla (I want to see her).
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo beɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb ver shares the same ancient root as the English words 'wit' and 'wise'. Even though they seem different today, they both stem from the concept of seeing or perceiving.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a person might say ya veremos as a polite way to avoid giving a direct 'no' answer to a request.
- The phrase a ver is frequently used as a filler or to mean 'let's see' when checking something, even if the speaker does not literally 'want' to see it.
Examples in context
- Quiero ver a Tom.I want to see Tom.This sentence is useful for saying you want to see a person using quiero ver.Tatoeba #2029766 by Shishir, translation #1887894 by CK
- Quiero ver el campo.I want to see the countryside.This sentence is useful for saying you want to see the countryside using quiero ver.Tatoeba #4637580 by lawka, translation #1120830 by cntrational
- ¡Quiero ver el vídeo!I want to see the video!This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to see a video using quiero ver.Tatoeba #1330512 by Shishir, translation #1331933 by marcelostockle
- Quiero ver el informe completo antes de tomar una decisión.I want to see the complete report before making a decision.
- Me gustaría ver los detalles del contrato antes de firmarlo.I would like to see the contract details before signing it.
- Desearía ver la propuesta final antes de dar mi opinión.I would like to see the final proposal before giving my opinion.
- Quiero ver esa película que mencionaste.I want to see that movie you mentioned.
- Me gustaría ver las fotos que tomaste durante tus vacaciones.I would like to see the photos you took during your vacation.
- Tengo ganas de ver a ese cantante en concierto.I feel like seeing that singer in concert.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are at a clothing store.
- JavierQuiero ver ese vestido rojo.I want to see that red dress.
- MaríaEstá en la mesa de allá.It is on the table over there.
- JavierGracias, María. Ahora quiero ver los zapatos.Thanks, María. Now I want to see the shoes.
- MaríaTe acompaño a buscarlos.I'll go with you to find them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ver, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
