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ver

English translation of ver

to see

The verb 'ver' corresponds to the English verb 'to see', used when one is watching or perceiving something visually.


Example sentences using: ver

Voy a ver la televisión

English translation of Voy a ver la televisión

I'm going to watch television

In this sentence, 'ver la televisión' means 'watch television'. 'Voy a' is a common way to express future actions in Spanish, similar to 'I'm going to' in English.

Quiero ver una película esta noche

English translation of Quiero ver una película esta noche

I want to watch a movie tonight

This sentence is expressing a desire to do something in the future. In Spanish, 'quiero' translates to 'I want' and 'ver una película esta noche' translates to 'watch a movie tonight'

¿Vas a ver a tus amigos este fin de semana?

English translation of ¿Vas a ver a tus amigos este fin de semana?

Are you going to see your friends this weekend?

This question is inquiring about future plans. The phrase 'vas a ver a tus amigos' translates to 'are you going to see your friends'. 'Este fin de semana' refers to 'this weekend'.

No puedo ver sin mis gafas

English translation of No puedo ver sin mis gafas

I can't see without my glasses

This sentence is expressing a physical inability. 'No puedo' equals 'I can't' and 'ver sin mis gafas' means 'see without my glasses'.

Me gusta ver el atardecer

English translation of Me gusta ver el atardecer

I like watching the sunset

'Me gusta' is a way to express liking or enjoying something in Spanish, and 'ver el atardecer' translates to 'watching the sunset'

Acabo de ver la noticia

English translation of Acabo de ver la noticia

I just saw the news

'Acabo de' is used to express something that has just happened in the past. So, 'Acabo de ver la noticia' translates to 'I just saw the news'.

Puedes ver la luna desde mi ventana

English translation of Puedes ver la luna desde mi ventana

You can see the moon from my window

In this sentence, 'Puedes ver la luna' means 'You can see the moon'. 'Desde mi ventana' is 'from my window'.

Vamos a ver

English translation of Vamos a ver

Let's see

'Vamos a ver' is a common phrase in Spanish which directly translates to 'Let's see'. It is often used when making decisions or pondering about something.

No veo la hora de verte

English translation of No veo la hora de verte

I can't wait to see you

This expression uses 'ver' metaphorically. 'No veo la hora' translates to 'I can't wait', so the full phrase 'No veo la hora de verte' means 'I can't wait to see you'.

Me encanta ver las estrellas

English translation of Me encanta ver las estrellas

I love watching the stars

'Me encanta' is a stronger form of 'I like', more similar to 'I love'. Hence, 'Me encanta ver las estrellas' means 'I love watching the stars'.

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