Palabra Lexi · common words in Spanish
How to say "to see" in Spanish
"To see" in Spanish is ver, pronounced behr. In short: to see; also to watch TV or a film.
| Spanish | ver |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | behr |
| Meaning | to see |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Frequency | #43 in the Palabra list of common Spanish words |
Pronunciation is spelled out in English, one syllable at a time, with the stressed syllable in capitals. The speaker button uses your browser's built-in Spanish voice.
How to pronounce ver
Ver is pronounced behr, in IPA /ˈbeɾ/. Ver has one syllable, so there is no stress to place.
- V is pronounced like b.
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Example sentences
Quiero ver el mar
I want to see the sea
No puedo ver nada
I can't see anything
¿Puedes ver la señal?
Can you see the sign?
How to remember ver
ver [behr] sounds like the English “veer”. Picture this:
You veer the telescope an inch and suddenly see a whale waving its tail.
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