verlo
/beɾlo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "see it" is translated into Spanish as verlo.
In formal, professional or academic contexts, you might use Observarlo instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The form verlo is a combination of the verb ver (to see) and the enclitic pronoun lo (it, masculine).
How does it change in a sentence?
If the object being seen is a feminine noun, the pronoun changes from lo to la, resulting in verla. When using a conjugated verb like ver in the present tense, the pronoun is typically placed before the verb rather than attached to the end, such as in lo veo. Similarly, in the past tense (preterite), the pronoun is placed before the conjugated verb, as seen in lo vi.
How do you pronounce it?
/beɾlo/
Did you know?
- The word ver is used in the common idiom ver las estrellas, which literally means 'to see the stars' but describes feeling intense sudden pain.
- In Spain, the pronoun lo is often replaced by le when referring to a person, a practice called 'leísmo' that makes verle common instead of verlo.
- In some Spanish dialects, people use lo to refer to a whole situation or idea rather than a specific object, meaning verlo can translate to 'seeing the big picture' or 'understanding the point'.
Examples in context
- Sigo sin poder verlo.I still cannot see it.This sentence is useful for expressing a continued inability to see the object with verlo.Tatoeba #5716521 by arh, translation #5827430 by arh
- Quiero volver a verlo.I want to see it again.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to see the object again with verlo.Tatoeba #2033144 by Shishir, translation #2033110 by CK
- Intenta verlo como yo.Try to see it my way.This sentence is useful for suggesting a way to perceive something with verlo.Tatoeba #7901071 by arh, translation #7900180 by CK
- Él lo miró.He saw it
- Yo lo observé.I observed it
- ¿Lo viste?Did you see it?
- Míralo.Look at it
- Chécalo.Check it out
- Échale un vistazo.Take a look at it
- 48 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a new movie trailer.
- DanielYa salió el tráiler. ¿Quieres verlo?The trailer is out. Do you want to see it?
- ElenaSí, busquémoslo ahora mismo.Yes, let's look for it right now.
- DanielMira, aquí está. Podemos verlo juntos.Look, here it is. We can see it together.
- Elena¡Perfecto! Dale al botón de reproducir.Perfect! Press the play button.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
