Spanish word

véase

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbease/

Meaning

  • verbsee

Example

Véase también el capítulo tres.

See chapter three as well.

Illustration for véase (see)

More examples

Si dudas del horario, véase la información en la entrada del evento.

If you doubt the schedule, see the information in the event listing.

Core concept

Short editorial cross-reference directing the reader to another entry or source.

Similar words

consultar: Consults a source or reference to obtain specific information.
recurrir: Turns to a person or resource for help or information when needed.
buscar: Searches a dictionary, database, or index to find information.
ver: Looks at a document, screen, or image to check or confirm information.

Definition in Spanish

Forma verbal empleada en notas y referencias que indica al lector que consulte otra entrada o fuente para obtener más información.

Word origin

It is formed by attaching the clitic se to the stem of ver, with the resulting stress shift producing the written accent in véase.

Usage tips

  • Rare in conversation; conversational alternatives include mira esto or fíjate en, while written instances normally specify the exact location cited.

Other meanings

  • refer toverb

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