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To perceive with the eyes, to watch entertainment, or to understand and realize facts.

Examples

  • Vamos ver um filme tonight?
    Shall we watch a movie tonight?
  • Eu vi essa série ontem.
    I watched this series yesterday.
  • Eles veem televisão todas as noites.
    They watch television every night.
  • Não vejo a hora de voltar.
    I can't wait to return.
  • Eu vejo o mar da minha janela.
    I see the sea from my window.

Similar words

observar
divisar
perceber
olhar
avistar
observar
enxergar
reparar
notar
presenciar

Meanings

Perceive with the eyes

verb
physical
neutral
To use the eyes to become aware of the physical characteristics of objects or people.

Examples

  • Eu vejo o mar da minha janela.
    I see the sea from my window.
  • Você viu onde eu coloquei as chaves?
    Did you see where I put the keys?
  • Ela não nada sem óculos.
    She doesn't see anything without glasses.
  • Nós vemos as montanhas ao longe.
    We see the mountains in the distance.
  • Eles viram o acidente acontecer.
    They saw the accident happen.

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Watch a performance or media

verb
everyday
neutral
To look at a film, television program, play, or other form of entertainment.

Examples

  • Vamos ver um filme tonight?
    Shall we watch a movie tonight?
  • Eu vi essa série ontem.
    I watched this series yesterday.
  • Eles veem televisão todas as noites.
    They watch television every night.
  • Você já viu o novo capítulo?
    Have you watched the new chapter?
  • Nós vamos ver o jogo no estádio.
    We are going to watch the game at the stadium.

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Understand or realize

verb
mental
neutral
To grasp the meaning of something or to become aware of a fact or situation.

Examples

  • Eu vejo o que você quer dizer.
    I see what you mean.
  • Agora eu vejo a verdade.
    Now I see the truth.
  • Não vejo a hora de voltar.
    I can't wait to return.
  • Você algum problema nisso?
    Do you see any problem with this?
  • Ela viu que estava errada.
    She realized she was wrong.

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Etymology

From Latin vidēre, meaning 'to see'.

FAQ

What does ver mean?

Ver means to see with the eyes, to watch something like a movie, or to understand a concept.

How do you conjugate ver in the present tense?

The present conjugation is eu vejo, tu vês, ele/ela , nós vemos, vós vedes, eles/elas veem.

What is the past participle of ver?

The past participle of ver is visto.

What is the difference between ver and olhar?

Ver is to perceive with sight, while olhar is to direct one's gaze or look at something intentionally.

Can ver mean 'to understand'?

Yes, ver can mean to understand or realize, as in 'Eu vejo o que você quer dizer'.

Is ver an irregular verb?

Yes, ver is irregular, with forms like vejo in the present and visto as the past participle.

How do you say 'I see' in Portuguese?

'I see' is translated as 'Eu vejo'.

What is the first person singular of ver?

The first person singular present indicative is vejo.

Does ver require a preposition?

Ver usually does not require a preposition when followed by a direct object, unlike assistir which often takes a.

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