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veamos

beh-AH-mosbeˈa.mos

let's see

Also: let's watch
VerbA2irregular er
Two friendly figures pointing at a wide-open path ahead of them, suggesting they are planning or proposing a course of action together.
infinitivever
gerundviendo
past Participlevisto

📝 In Action

Veamos qué pasa mañana.

A2

Let's see what happens tomorrow.

Hace frío. Mejor veamos una película en casa.

B1

It's cold. Let's watch a movie at home instead.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • miremos (let's look at)

Common Collocations

  • Veamos qué talLet's see how it goes
  • Veamos el lado buenoLet's look on the bright side

Let's see...

Also: Hmm..., Well...
InterjectionA2informal
A solitary, simple figure with a thoughtful expression, looking upwards and holding one hand near their chin, indicating deep consideration or pausing.

📝 In Action

—¿Cuándo llega el tren? —Veamos... creo que a las cinco.

A2

—When does the train arrive? —Let's see... I think at five.

Veamos, ¿por dónde empezamos a limpiar?

B1

Hmm, where do we start cleaning?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • a ver... (let's see...)

(that) we see

Also: (that) we'll see
VerbB1irregular er
A group of three simple figures standing on a hill, looking into the distance at a beautiful, brightly shining object on the horizon, depicting shared successful viewing.
infinitivever
gerundviendo
past Participlevisto

📝 In Action

Espero que veamos a tus padres este fin de semana.

B1

I hope that we see your parents this weekend.

Es poco probable que veamos un cambio inmediato.

B2

It's unlikely that we'll see an immediate change.

El guía no quiere que nos perdamos, así que es importante que veamos el mapa.

B1

The guide doesn't want us to get lost, so it's important that we look at the map.

Indicative

Present

yoveo
ves
él/ella/ustedve
nosotrosvemos
vosotrosveis
ellos/ellas/ustedesven

Imperfect

yoveía
veías
él/ella/ustedveía
nosotrosveíamos
vosotrosveíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesveían

Preterite

yovi
viste
él/ella/ustedvio
nosotrosvimos
vosotrosvisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesvieron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yovea
veas
él/ella/ustedvea
nosotrosveamos
vosotrosveáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesvean

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoviera
vieras
él/ella/ustedviera
nosotrosviéramos
vosotrosvierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesvieran

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "veamos" in Spanish:

hmm...let's see...let's watch

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: veamos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'veamos' as a suggestion to do something together?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
creamosleamostraigamos
📚 Etymology

Comes directly from Latin 'videāmus', which was the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the verb 'vidēre', meaning 'to see'. It has kept its original meaning of 'let us see' for over two thousand years.

First recorded: Used in early forms of Spanish, derived from Vulgar Latin.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: vejamosItalian: vediamoFrench: voyons

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'veamos' and 'a ver'?

They are very similar and often interchangeable when used as a filler phrase like 'Let's see...'. However, 'veamos' can also be a direct suggestion to a group ('Veamos una película' - 'Let's watch a movie'), while 'a ver' is not used this way. 'A ver' is more common as a way to get someone's attention or ask them to show you something ('A ver, déjame intentar' - 'Okay, let me try').

Is 'veamos' the same as 'vemos'?

No, they are different forms of the same verb 'ver' (to see). 'Vemos' is the regular present tense, stating a fact: 'Nosotros vemos la tele' (We watch TV). 'Veamos' is used for suggestions ('Let's watch TV') or in special grammatical situations after phrases of doubt or desire ('Espero que veamos la tele' - 'I hope that we watch TV').