Vería (en. I would see)

/beˈɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express the possibility of observing something.
If I had time, I would see the movie.
Si tuviera tiempo, vería la película.
To indicate a hypothetical future action related to vision.
In another life, I would see places I have never visited.
En otra vida, vería lugares que nunca he visitado.
To reflect the expectation of a visual experience.
If you tell me, I would see the story in a different way.
Si me lo cuentas, vería la historia de una manera diferente.

Etymology

From Latin 'videre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

see to believe
It is used to express skepticism about something until evidence is seen.
ver para creer
see things clearly
It means to have understanding or clarity in a situation.
ver las cosas claras
see a bright future
It indicates positive expectations about what is to come.
ver un futuro brillante

Related Words

see
The action of observing something.
ver
sight
The faculty that allows one to perceive what is in front.
vista
visualize
To form a mental image of something.
visualizar

Slang Meanings

To see something in an informal or carefree manner.
I'm going to see what's happening, don't take me too seriously.
Voy a ver qué está pasando, no me lo tomes muy en serio.
To look at someone with romantic or interested intent.
That guy looks at me in a way that makes me doubt.
Ese chico me ve de una manera que me hace dudar.