veamos
/beh-AH-mos/
let's see
When "veamos" means "let's see" as a general suggestion or proposal for action.
veamos(Verb)
let's see
?General suggestion or proposal
let's watch
?Used for movies, sports, TV shows, etc.
📝 In Action
Veamos qué pasa mañana.
A2Let's see what happens tomorrow.
Hace frío. Mejor veamos una película en casa.
B1It's cold. Let's watch a movie at home instead.
💡 Grammar Points
Making 'Let's...' Suggestions
To say 'Let's do something' in Spanish, you often use the 'nosotros' (we) form of a special verb tense called the present subjunctive. So, 'ver' (to see) becomes 'veamos' (let's see), and 'comer' (to eat) becomes 'comamos' (let's eat). It's a super useful shortcut for making suggestions to a group!
⭐ Usage Tips
A Friendly Invitation
Using 'veamos' is a soft, friendly way to suggest a group activity. It feels more like a collaborative idea ('let's do this') than a strong command.
Using "veamos" as an interjection to stall for time or think out loud.
veamos(Interjection)
Let's see...
?Thinking out loud or stalling for time
Hmm...
?Pondering or considering something
,Well...
?Introducing a topic or an answer
📝 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?
B1Hmm, where do we start cleaning?
⭐ Usage Tips
Sound More Natural
Sprinkle 'Veamos...' into your conversation when you need a second to think. It's the perfect, natural-sounding pause, just like you'd use 'Hmm...' or 'Let me see...' in English.
Illustrating "veamos" meaning "(that) we see," often following expressions of hope or possibility.
veamos(Verb)
(that) we see
?Used after expressions of doubt, desire, or possibility
(that) we'll see
?Referring to a future possibility
📝 In Action
Espero que veamos a tus padres este fin de semana.
B1I hope that we see your parents this weekend.
Es poco probable que veamos un cambio inmediato.
B2It's unlikely that we'll see an immediate change.
El guía no quiere que nos perdamos, así que es importante que veamos el mapa.
B1The guide doesn't want us to get lost, so it's important that we look at the map.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Wishing and Doubting' Verb Form
In Spanish, after phrases that express wishes, doubts, emotions, or commands (like 'I hope that...', 'I doubt that...'), the following verb changes its ending. For 'we see', the normal form is 'vemos', but in these special cases, it becomes 'veamos'. This special form is called the subjunctive.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'vemos' instead of 'veamos'
Mistake: "Espero que vemos la película."
Correction: Espero que veamos la película. After a 'trigger' phrase like 'Espero que', you need to switch to the special subjunctive form.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: veamos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'veamos' as a suggestion to do something together?
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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').