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    Veíanse (en. They saw each other)

    [beˈjanse]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To look at oneself in a reflection or in a situation.
    It is important that they saw themselves in the mirror to correct their outfit.
    Es importante que se veían en el espejo para corregir su atuendo.
    To observe oneself in a particular context.
    They looked happy in the photo they shared.
    Se veían felices en la foto que compartieron.
    To reflect or appear in an image or situation.
    On the screen, all the participants of the meeting could be seen.
    En la pantalla se veían todos los participantes de la reunión.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'ver' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    see yourselves as you are
    To accept oneself without pretense.
    véanse como son
    see yourselves in the mirror
    To reflect on oneself or an action.
    véanse en el espejo

    Related Words

    see
    To perceive something through sight.
    ver
    look
    To direct the gaze towards something or someone.
    mirar
    reflect
    To return light or an image.
    reflejar

    Slang Meanings

    To be watching oneself
    At the party, everyone was watching themselves while dancing.
    En la fiesta, todos se veían mientras bailaban.
    To take a selfie
    She always looked at herself on her phone to take photos.
    Ella siempre se veía en el móvil para tomarse fotos.