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    Veían (en. Saw)

    /ˈbeɪ.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of perceiving something with the sight.
    They were watching the movie at the cinema.
    Ellos veían la película en el cine.
    It is used to describe the experience of continuously observing something in the past.
    When we were children, we watched the same TV shows.
    Cuando éramos niños, veíamos los mismos programas de televisión.
    Refers to the visual perception of something that is ongoing.
    While walking, they saw the beautiful landscapes.
    Mientras caminaban, veían los hermosos paisajes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'videre', which means 'to see'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    see to believe
    Assertion that it is necessary to have visual evidence to believe in something.
    ver para creer
    see the stars
    Expression that means to have been hit or to be dazed.
    ver las estrellas
    see the future
    Expression that implies foreseeing something that is to come.
    ver el futuro

    Related Words

    see
    Perceiving something through sight.
    ver
    observation
    The action of observing.
    observación
    vision
    The sense of sight.
    visión

    Slang Meanings

    To see something incredible or shocking.
    When I watched the tournament final, I saw things I couldn't believe!
    Cuando vi la final del torneo, ¡veía cosas que no podía creer!
    To refer to the perception of reality in an exaggerated way.
    When you hear rumors, sometimes you only saw what you wanted to believe.
    Cuando escuchas rumores, a veces solo veías lo que querías creer.