vean
VEH-ahn
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Espero que ellos vean la diferencia entre los dos modelos.
A2I hope that they see the difference between the two models.
¡Vean este video antes de empezar la reunión!
B1Watch this video before starting the meeting!
Tal vez ustedes vean la solución más rápido que yo.
B2Maybe you all (formal) will see the solution faster than I do.
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Trigger
You use 'vean' (the special wish form) when the first part of the sentence expresses a wish, doubt, emotion, or command directed toward 'them' or 'you all' (formal). For example: 'Dudo que vean el partido' (I doubt they see the game).
Formal Plural Command
'Vean' is the formal way to tell a group of people ('ustedes') to see or watch something. It's polite and usually used in professional or instructional settings: 'Vean la pantalla' (Look at the screen).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive
Mistake: "Espero que ellos ven el error."
Correction: Espero que ellos vean el error. (The verb after 'hope' needs the special form, 'vean', not the normal present tense 'ven'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Remember the 'V' Sound
The irregular present subjunctive forms of 'ver' (vea, veas, vean, etc.) all start with 'vea-'. This helps you distinguish them from other irregular verbs.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vean
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'vean' as a formal command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'ver' use 'vea' instead of 'viva' like other -er/-ir verbs in the subjunctive?
The verb 'ver' is slightly irregular in the present subjunctive. While many verbs switch their vowel (like 'escribir' becoming 'escriba'), 'ver' uses the stem 've-' for all its subjunctive forms (vea, veas, vean), making it easier to remember once you know the pattern.