Viese (en. Saw)

/ˈbje.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Form of the verb 'to see', used in sentences that express wishes or unreal conditions in the past.

If I saw Juan, I would tell him the truth.

Si yo viese a Juan, le diría la verdad.

It is used to express hypothetical actions in the past.

I wish she could see the gift I bought her.

Ojalá que ella viese el regalo que le compré.

It can appear in subordinate constructions.

It’s possible that they did not see the mistake in the report.

Es posible que ellos no viesen el error en el informe.

It derives from the Latin 'videre', which means to see.

If I saw

It expresses a desire to see something or someone.

Si yo viese

Even if I didn’t see

It indicates a situation in which one does not perceive something but considers it.

Aunque no viese

If only I saw

It expresses longing for having seen something.

Si tan solo viese

see

Action of perceiving something through sight.

ver

look

To fix the gaze on something.

mirar

observe

To pay attention to something in order to study or understand it.

observar

To see intensely or concentratively.

I saw you at the party and saw everyone dancing.

Te vi en la fiesta y viese a todos bailando.

Used in a nostalgic sense.

I miss those school days, they were the best.

Viese aquellos tiempos de la escuela, eran los mejores.