Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Ver: to see, to watch
ver
Pronunciation: behr (stress the capital letters)
Ver means “to see, to watch” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to see, to watch
- How to say it: behr
- Present: yo veo, tú ves
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “ver” means and how to use it
Ver means “to see.” It also means “to watch” things like TV or a movie.
How to conjugate “ver”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | veo | I |
| tú | ves | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | ve | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | vemos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | ven | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo vi, él vio | I / he or she |
| Past participle | visto | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Veo a mis amigos los viernes.I see my friends on Fridays.
- ¿Quieres ver una película?Do you want to watch a movie?
- No veo bien sin mis lentes.I cannot see well without my glasses.
Usage tip
Use mirar, not ver, when you point your eyes on purpose: “Mira esto” means look at this. The expression “a ver” means “let us see.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to see, to watch” in Spanish?
“to see, to watch” in Spanish is “ver.” It is pronounced behr, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “ver”?
Say behr. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “ver”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “vi” and “él” is “vio.” The past participle is “visto.”
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