How to Say “Ver” in Spanish

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ver
/ˈbeɾ/
In Spanish, ver means to see.
The verb ver is used to describe the act of perceiving something using the eyes. You might also encounter the phrase A ver…, which functions as an interjection meaning "Let's see…" or "Let me see…" when a person is thinking or checking something. Additionally, when using a direct object pronoun such as lo (it or him) with the infinitive, the pronoun is attached to the end to form verlo.

Which one should you use?

While ver refers to the act of seeing or perceiving with the eyes, you should use mirar when referring to the intentional act of looking at something. For more specific nuances, observar is often used in formal situations to describe seeing something with attention or studying it closely and contemplar denotes a more profound way of seeing, such as appreciating beauty or experiencing something fully.

How does it change in a sentence?

The first-person singular present indicative form of ver is veo (I see). In the preterite tense, vi means "I saw" and viste means "you saw" (informal singular). The verb changes according to the subject: Yo veo (I see), Tú ves (You see), Él/Ella ve (He/She sees), Nosotros/Nosotras vemos (We see), Vosotros/Vosotras veis (You all see) and Ellos/Ellas ven (They see).

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈbeɾ/

Did you know?

  • The Spanish verb ver is a distant relative of the English words 'wit' and 'wise'. Both stem from a Proto-Indo-European root that linked the act of seeing with the act of knowing.
  • In many Spanish-speaking cultures, people use a ver as a verbal filler similar to 'so' or 'well' to transition between topics during a conversation.
  • The phrase no ver is often used idiomatically to describe being oblivious to a situation, even if the person's physical eyesight is perfect.

Examples in context

  • Voy a ver a mi abuela este fin de semana.
    I'm going to see my grandmother this weekend.
  • No puedo ver el final de la película.
    I can't see the end of the movie.
  • Puedo ver el mar desde aquí.
    I can see the sea from here.
  • ¿Quieres ver esa película conmigo?
    Do you want to see that movie with me?
  • No puedo ver nada sin mis gafas.
    I cannot see anything without my glasses.

Example conversation

Javier and María are walking in a park.

  1. Javier

    Mira, ¿puedes ver aquel pájaro azul?
    Look, can you see that blue bird?
  2. María

    Sí, lo puedo ver en la rama.
    Yes, I can see it on the branch.
  3. Javier

    Es muy bonito ver la naturaleza aquí.
    It is very beautiful to see nature here.
  4. María

    Tienes razón, Javier.
    You are right, Javier.

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