veo
/beo/from spelling rules
veo is the Spanish way to say "I see."
You can use observo to mean "I observe" in formal settings, or the colloquial expression le echo un vistazo to mean "I'll take a look at it."
How does it change in a sentence?
veo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb ver.
How do you pronounce it?
/beo/
Did you know?
- The verb ver is used for both the physical act of seeing and for watching television or movies, such as saying veo la tele.
- In certain contexts, saying veo can be part of the phrase veo, veo, which is a common children's game. It is the equivalent of the English 'I spy,' where one person describes an object for others to find.
- Spanish has a different verb, mirar, which is used when you intentionally look at something, meaning veo usually describes the perception of an image rather than the act of directing your gaze.
Examples in context
- Veo varias películas interesantes.I see several interesting movies.
- ¿Puedo verlo yo?Can I see it?
- Sí, veo lo que quieres decir.Yes, I see what you mean.
- ¡Veo a Carla en el parque!I see Carla in the park!
- Veo un hermoso paisaje de montañas.I see a beautiful mountain landscape.
- Déjame que le eche un vistazo.Let me take a look at it.
- Veo un pájaro en el árbol.I see a bird in the tree.
- No veo nada en la oscuridad.I don't see anything in the dark.
- Veo que estás muy cansada.I see that you are very tired.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- AlejandroVeo la opción de pasta en el menú.I see the pasta option on the menu.
- SofíaYo también veo la lasaña.I also see the lasagna.
- Alejandro¿Ves si hay postres también?Do you see if there are desserts too?
- SofíaSí, veo que tienen pastel de chocolate.Yes, I see they have chocolate cake.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
