ver
verbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “ver” mean in English?
1.to see
to see (ver a alguien, veo el problema)
2.to watch
to watch (ver la tele, ver una película)
Example sentences
Me gusta ver la televisión.
I like to watch TV.
Veo a María.
I see María.
No veo bien.
I don't see well.
How to use it
Ver means 'to see' (perception). Irregular 1sg veo. Distinct from mirar ('to look at' / 'to watch') — ver is passive perception, mirar is active attention.
Common mistake
Use ver for general 'see' / 'watch TV/film'; mirar for 'look at' (attention focused). 'Ver la tele' is standard; 'mirar la tele' is less natural.
Forms of ver
- Present
- veo, ves, ve, vemos, veis, ven