Vieras (en. You saw)

/'bjeɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the subjunctive of the verb see for the second person singular.
If you saw what I saw, you would change your mind.
Si tú vieras lo que yo vi, cambiarías de opinión.
Expression used to refer to a hypothetical situation.
I wish you could see how beautiful this place is.
Ojalá que tú vieras lo hermoso que es este lugar.
Condition expressed to urge someone to observe something.
If you see your friend, tell him to call me.
Si vieras a tu amigo, dile que me llame.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'videre', which means 'to see'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

if you saw
It is used to express a desire or a condition
si vieras
when you see
It refers to a future action in an uncertain context
cuando vieras
I wish you saw
It expresses an intense desire for someone to see something.
ojalá vieras

Related Words

see
Action of perceiving with the eyes.
ver
look
Action of directing one's gaze towards something.
mirar
observe
Act of paying attention to something.
observar

Slang Meanings

Used to indicate that someone is not seeing something important.
You are distracted; it seems like you don't see what's happening.
Estás distraído, parece que no vieras lo que pasa.
Indicates amazement at a situation in which someone is not paying attention.
I can't believe you didn't see that; it's incredible!
No puedo creer que no vieras eso, ¡es increíble!