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    Vieron (en. Saw)

    /ˈbjeɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Simple past of the verb to see in the third person plural.
    They saw an exciting movie.
    Ellos vieron una película emocionante.
    Indicates that something has been visually perceived in the past.
    Yesterday they saw the sunrise from the mountain.
    Ayer vieron el amanecer desde la montaña.
    Used to refer to the observation of an event or action.
    The children saw how the fireworks lit up the sky.
    Los niños vieron cómo los fuegos artificiales iluminaban el cielo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'videre', which means to see.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    See to believe
    It means that one can only believe something if it has been seen.
    ver para creer
    See it to believe it
    It is used to express skepticism.
    verlo para creerlo
    There’s nothing to see
    It is used to indicate that something is of no interest.
    no hay nada que ver

    Related Words

    to see
    To perceive something through sight.
    ver
    observation
    The action of observing.
    observación
    gaze
    The action of looking.
    mirada
    visibility
    Ease of seeing.
    visibilidad
    witness
    A person who witnesses an event.
    testigo

    Slang Meanings

    Saw as a synonym for finding out about something.
    They found out about the party because they saw it on social media.
    Se enteraron de la fiesta porque la vieron en redes sociales.
    Saw can refer to having experienced something.
    I’ve already seen them; they know what it’s like to be in trouble.
    Ya los vi, saben lo que es pasar apuros.