esto se ve bien
/esto se be bjen/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "this looks good" is expressed as esto se ve bien.
The phrase esto se ve bien is used to state that something has a pleasing appearance.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on where you are, you might use different expressions: in some areas of Mexico, people may say se ve padre to mean it looks good, while in certain parts of Spain, se ve guay is used informally to express that something looks good. In some Latin American countries, particularly in the Caribbean, the phrase Eso se ve chévere is commonly used to mean that something looks cool or nice.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun esto is neuter and is used when referring to an abstract situation or an object where the specific gender is unknown.
Did you know?
- In the Caribbean, saying Eso se ve chévere uses a word that some linguists believe comes from the English 'save' or the Yoruba language.
- While esto se ve bien is standard, using the word padre to mean 'good' or 'cool' is a distinct cultural marker of Mexico.
- The word guay used in Spain to say something looks good is a relatively modern addition to the language, gaining popularity in the late 20th century.
Examples in context
- Esto se ve bien.This looks good.This sentence shows how to use the phrase esto se ve bien.Tatoeba #6682433 by arh, translation #1808247 by Spamster
- Eso se ve chévere. ¡Me encanta tu nueva motocicleta!That looks cool. I love your new motorcycle!
- Se ve genial ese peinado. Te queda muy bien.That hairstyle looks awesome. It suits you very well.
- Esto se ve bien en la pared.This looks good on the wall.
- ¡Esto se ve bien en tu foto!This looks good in your photo!
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking at a new rug in their living room.
- María¿Qué te parece la alfombra nueva?What do you think of the new rug?
- AlejandroEsto se ve bien aquí.This looks good here.
- MaríaMe alegra que te guste.I'm glad you like it.
- AlejandroCombina perfecto con el sofá.It matches the sofa perfectly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
