Veíamos (en. We saw)

beˈiamos

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Action of perceiving something with the eyes.
When we were kids, we watched many movies together.
Cuando éramos niños, veíamos muchas películas juntos.
To understand or realize something.
We viewed the situation differently.
Veíamos la situación de manera diferente.
To have an opinion about something.
We always saw the same theme from different perspectives.
Siempre veíamos el mismo tema desde perspectivas distintas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to what we saw
refers to reality or what is in front of us
a lo que veíamos
see to believe
indicates that visual evidence is needed to accept something
ver para creer
see the future
anticipate or predict what will happen
ver el futuro

Related Words

see
To perceive with the eyes.
ver
sight
Sensation that allows perceiving objects through light.
vista
viewer
Device that allows you to see through a cover.
visor

Slang Meanings

When it refers to having witnessed something surprising.
I can't believe what I saw at the party, it was like we were watching an action movie!
¡No te puedo creer lo que vi en la fiesta, era como si veíamos una película de acción!