Ver (en. See)

/ber/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Perceive something through sight.
She can see the ocean from her window.
Ella puede ver el océano desde su ventana.
Realize something.
I can’t see the problem with your argument.
No puedo ver el problema con tu argumento.
Attend an event or activity.
I’m going to see the play tonight.
Voy a ver la obra de teatro esta noche.
Understand or comprehend something.
Now I see why you made that decision.
Ahora veo por qué tomaste esa decisión.
Look at or contemplate something.
I like to see the stars at night.
Me gusta ver las estrellas por la noche.

Etymology

From Latin 'videre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

see to believe
Need visual evidence to accept something.
ver para creer
see what there is
Examine a situation to understand it better.
ver lo que hay
see things clearly
Have an accurate understanding of a situation.
ver las cosas con claridad

Related Words

sight
The sense of perceiving lights and shapes.
vista
visualize
Form a mental image of something.
visualizar
observation
The act of examining or looking closely.
observación

Slang Meanings

Take a glance.
I’m going to see what’s in the store.
Voy a ver qué hay en la tienda.
See from afar.
I can only see from afar, I can’t get close.
Solo puedo ver de lejos, no puedo acercarme.