Viesen (en. Saw)

/ˈbiesen/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Subjunctive form of the verb to see.

It was necessary for them to see the problem before acting.

Era necesario que viesen el problema antes de actuar.

Used in hypothetical or desired contexts.

If only they saw what I see, they would understand.

Si solo viesen lo que yo veo, entenderían.

Example of use in the conjugation of 'to see'.

It's incredible that they didn't see the movie together.

Es increíble que no viesen la película juntos.

From the Latin verb videre, which means 'to see'.

it's better that they see

it’s better that they realize

más vale que viesen

if they saw what I saw

if they had witnessed what I witnessed

si ellos viesen lo que yo vi

see

to perceive something with the eyes

ver

vision

the ability to see

visión

visible

that can be seen

visible

To overlook something important.

If they saw the detail, we wouldn't have problems.

Si ellos viesen el detalle, no tendríamos problemas.

To be blind to reality.

Sometimes, it seems like they are looking the other way.

A veces, parece que viesen hacia otro lado.