Spanish Conversation · Level 5
88 words
Spanish word
ver
Pronunciation
IPA/beɾ/
Meaning
- verbsee, watch
Example
Quiero ver la película.
I want to see the movie.
More examples
¿Puedes ver la diferencia entre estos dos informes?
Can you see the difference between these two reports?
Core concept
Eyes taking in a scene.
Common phrases
ver la película
see the movie
ver a alguien
see someone
ver la diferencia
see the difference
Similar words
mirar: Look toward something intentionally to watch or follow it.
fijarse: Attend to something with the intention of noticing it.
notar: Notice something that is perceived by sight or sound.
observar: Watch or inspect something carefully, noting patterns and details.
Definition in Spanish
Percibir por la vista y, por extensión figurada, comprender o encontrarse con alguien en expresiones coloquiales.
Word origin
From Latin videre, which lost its d in Spanish to become ver, the verb originally means to perceive with the eyes and then extends figuratively to mean understand or meet.
Usage tips
- In conversation 'ya veo' usually signals 'I understand' and 'nos vemos' is a casual 'see you', so these phrases are idiomatic rather than literal.