ver
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #8 Most CommonEnglish translation: to see / to watch
Presente (Present)
Current sight or perception
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | veo | |
| tú | ves | |
| él/ella | ve | |
| nosotros | vemos | |
| vosotros | veis | |
| ellos/ellas | ven |
- Veo las montañas desde mi ventana. — I see the mountains from my window.
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Frequently Asked Questions: VER
Is "ver" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"ver" is classified as a Irregular verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "veo in present / vi, vio in preterite (no accents) / visto in participle". Retains the 'e' from Latin vidēre in 'veo', 'veía'. Monosyllabic in preterite: vi, viste, vio. Past participle is irregular: visto. Used for sensory seeing ('ver la luna') and watching screens ('ver una película').
What does "ver" mean in English? ▾
In English, "ver" translates primarily to "to see / to watch". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "ver"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "He veído esa película antes." instead of "He visto esa película antes.". Why? The past participle of ver is irregular: 'visto', never *veído.
What are common idioms or expressions with "ver"? ▾
A popular idiom is "A ver" which means "Let's see" (e.g. "A ver qué pasa mañana.").
How can I practice and memorize "ver" conjugations? ▾
Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.
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